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Paignton to Dartmouth Steam Train

Chug to the coast on a vintage locomotive

Chugger chugging away...

One of the southwest’s best rail journeys, the Paignton to Dartmouth Steam Train puffs from seaside Torbay to the tranquil banks of the River Dart. The lovingly-restored locomotives haul a 1917 Devon Belle Observation Carriage.

The journey edges the shores of Tor Bay, passing the beaches at Goodrington and Broad Sands. Then it’s into woodland before emerging beside the beautiful River Dart, to steam into the pretty village of Kingswear.

Your ticket then includes a 10 minute trip on a passenger ferry over to the charismatic port of Dartmouth on the opposite riverbank.

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Paignton Departure Point Paignton Railway Station, Great Western Rd. TQ4 6AF (this entry’s map location)

Kingswear Departure Point The Square. TQ6 0AA

Timetable Feb–Nov 5–11 trains daily. Full & latest timetable

Tickets Adult Return £20; Child Return £12

+44 1803 555 872

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Text © Belinda Dixon

Image by dksesh