Dartmouth Steam Railway (starting in Paignton)
Type:Steam Railway
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Opening Dates and Times
2025 Opening (15 Feb 2025 - 2 Nov 2025) |
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* Please visit the Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway website for Train Timetables.
Dogs: Accepted on a lead on all trips, £2 charge per dog
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For more detailed prices on Train, Ferry and Boat combination tickets please visit the Paignton and Dartmouth Steam Railway website.
About
A warm welcome awaits you at Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boats. We provide steam train travel, river and sea cruises across the English Riviera and along the beautiful river Dart in South Devon. We are open from February half term right through to November (plus our winter steam train service run in November and December on selected dates). The stunning Train of Lights and famous Santa Express services also run on selected dates in December.
The Dartmouth Steam Railway from Paignton runs for seven miles in Great Western tradition along the spectacular Torbay coast to Goodrington Sands, Churston and through the wooded slopes bordering the Dart estuary and on to Kingswear. The scenery is superb, with seascapes right across Lyme Bay to Portland Bill on clear days. Approaching Kingswear along the beautiful River Dart, with its fascinating craft, and on the far side, the olde worlde town of Dartmouth and the famous Britannia Royal Naval College, Butterwalk, Bayard’s Cove and Dartmouth Castle.
Steam train ticket for travel between Paignton and Kingswear includes ferry crossing to Dartmouth.
As well as taking the steam train between Paignton and Kingwear, the following days out are available :
Round Robin
The award winning and best day excursion in South Devon! You will visit the quaint towns of Paignton, Dartmouth and Totnes travelling on a steam train, river boat and a bus. Sit back and enjoy the scenery and we will take care of the rest. This ticket is a favourite with all ages - commentary on the boat. The times of the river cruise vary daily due to the tides on the River Dart.
Steam & Cruise
This is a perfect day out for all the family. Firstly travel by bus to Paignton and board the steam train to Kingswear. This is followed by a short crossing to Dartmouth. Once in Dartmouth board a boat for a circular river cruise (approx 1 hour). Return via steam train from Kingswear.
The Sea Train
An all day excursion from Torquay or Brixham cruising along the South Devon coastline to Dartmouth where you land. Time in Dartmouth for shopping and refreshments and a good look around, then hop on the passenger ferry from Dartmouth to Kingswear for the steam train Kingswear-Paignton and bus 100 back to Torquay. You can travel in the opposite direction and start with the bus to Paignton then steam train to Dartmouth with return sea trip from Dartmouth in the afternoon.
Dogs: Accepted on a lead on all trips, £2 charge per dog.
Awards
- Devon Tourism
Visit Devon Awards - Silver 2019
- Regional and Miscellaneous -
WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Devon Tourism
Visit Devon Tourism awards – Unsung Hero 2020
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Recent Reviews:
- weekd09Carryduff, United KingdomBeautiful day trip22/07/2025Great way to spend a morning/afternoon. Regular ferries. Staff on ferry, in stations and particularly the train were super. The conductor of the train was extra dog friendly. Very scenic train... Read full review
- Pru nTrip Type:CouplesUnforgettable moment22/07/2025We had an A-MA-ZING experience with the Dartmouth steamboat tour, unforgettable for sure ! Here’s why : ➡️ the amazing scenery: the village, the castle, the navy training station, the steam train... Read full review
- G_O_C479Swansea, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyNeeds TLC23/07/2025Travelled from Paignton to kingswear by train then ferry to Dartmouth and return on our tickets as a family of 4. Absolute must do for anyone visiting Paignton as it’s still a great day out but all... Read full review
Facilities
Establishment Features
- Dogs-Accepted
Facilities
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.None
Facilities
Accessibility
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Attraction Facilities
- Shop
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Coffee bar at Paignton station, serving snacks; buffet at Kingswear station serving light snacks.
Establishment Features
- Dogs-Accepted
- Tea / Coffee Shop
- Toilets
Key Features
- Max group size - 300
- Min group size - 20
- No Smoking Attraction
Payment Methods
- Delta accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
- Visa accepted
Specialist Features
- Family Fun
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.None
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Dartmouth Steam Railway (starting in Paignton)
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Paignton: There is no car parking at the steam railway station. Local authority car parking and the car park at the mainline railway station are within 200 yards, all at level access from the town centre.
Kingswear: Limited (paid for) parking nearby.
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