Steam Train
One of the finest steam train trips in the country along the coast of Torbay, through stunning Devon countryside and overlooking the River Dart - linking the resort of Paignton with Dartmouth.
Tickets include:
- Train
- Ferry
Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company are proud winners of the 2021 Heritage Railway Association award for Outstanding Visitor Attraction!
A Typical Day's Itinerary
- Train from Paignton - 30 minute train journey to Kingswear
- Ferry from Kingswear - 5 minute ferry crossing to Dartmouth but allow 30 minutes beforehand
- Ferry from Dartmouth - 5 minute ferry crossing to Kingswear but allow 30 minutes beforehand
- Train from Kingswear - 30 minute train journey to Paignton
- Arrive back in Paignton
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The scenery on this picturesque line is breathtaking - from Paignton along the spectacular English Riviera Geopark coast line, through the picturesque stations at Goodrington and Churston (non-stopping), then on through the wooded slopes of Long Wood bordering the Dart Estuary to to Kingswear. A short foot passenger ferry (optional and free with your train ticket) takes you across the river Dart to the historic town of Dartmouth; home to the Britannia Royal Naval College, Bayards Cove, Butterwalk and Dartmouth Castle (England's first Castle to have guns as its main armament).
Devon Belle Observation Carriage: this historic coach, built in 1917 originally as an ambulance vehicle for the London & North Western Railway, has recently undergone a major refit in our workshop at Queen's Park Station, Paignton. She was "relaunched" in the 2018 season to celebrate her 100th year in service!!
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Reviews
- Nostalgic - We included a cruise on our trip and spent an hour on the paddlesteamer (the captain pointing out some interesting features and telling a few stories along the way). This was a very enjoyable day and worth every penny.
- Excellent trip out - On recommendation from our hotel in Torquay we booked this and we were not disappointed. Steam train then ferry over to Dartmouth + a lovely river cruise for an hour included. We will visit again.
- Brilliant! - We had to write to tell you what a thoroughly enjoyable trip we had on your "Steam Train & Cruise". The train was brilliant and the cruise was a revelation. We will be back to experience it again. Thank you.