South Devon Railway

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The South Devon Railway features a wonderful 14 mile round trip along a branch line of the former Great Western Railway. Gleaming, historic GWR steam engines haul trains full of enthralled passengers of all ages between Buckfastleigh and Totnes Riverside. The line passes through some of Devon's most glorious countryside, hugging the river Dart for most of the journey and through countryside rich in wildlife, barely any of which is visible from the road.

At Buckfastleigh, there is a riverside walk and picnic area, play area, gardens, a fascinating museum, our workshop and historic steam and diesel engines as well as our well stocked shop and café. Dartmoor Otters & Buckfast Butterflies is adjacent to Buckfastleigh station and well worth a visit.

Down the line you'll discover sleepy Staverton, where time really has stood still, and on to historic Totnes. Our station here has been rebuilt from buildings and artefacts rescued and lovingly restored from all over the west country.

While you are there, visit the award-winning Totnes Rare Breeds Farm, right next door to our station.

There is plenty of free parking at Buckfastleigh station. Totnes main line station is about 450m from the SDR station and there are also footpaths to Totnes town, a short distance away.

Guide Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Adult	£18.00 per ticket
Child 3-15 years	£12.50 per ticket
Dogs	£2.50 per ticket
Family	£54.00 per ticket
Senior Citizen	£17.00 per ticket
Under 3s	Free

Single fares and tickets to and from Staverton are also available.
Please visit www.southdevonrailway.co.uk for more information.

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Opening Times

Open Christmas

Open New Year

Open (1 Mar 2024 - 19 July 2024)

Open (20 July 2024 - 30 Aug 2024)

Open (31 Aug 2024 - 31 Oct 2024)

* Temporarily Closed until Further Notice

Facilities

Other

Accept Children over 7
Gift Shop

Accessibility

Accessible to Wheelchair Users
All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
Assistance Dogs
Facilities for Disabled Visitors
Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - call for details
Guide Dogs Permitted
Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
Ramp/Level Access
Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Catering

On-Site café/restaurant - Cafe, for approximately 100 people at Buckfastleigh.
Picnic Site

Children & Infants

Accept Children Over 3

Establishment Features

Available for wedding receptions
Dogs-Accepted
Tea / Coffee Shop
Toilets

Key Features

In countryside
Max group size - call for details
Min group size - call for details
No Smoking Attraction
Outdoor Attraction

Parking & Transport

Coach Parking
On Bus Route
Parking (free)
Parking On Site

Payment Methods

Blue Badge Guides admitted free
Can be packages by 3rd parties
Delta accepted
JCB accepted
Maestro accepted
MasterCard accepted
Solo accepted
Special group rates
Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
Visa accepted

Specialist Features

Family Fun
Marketed towards children
Marketed towards families
Marketed towards senior citizens

Tours and Demonstrations

Educational Visits Accepted
Guided Tours Available for Groups

Venue Facilities

Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.

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Map & Directions

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Road Directions

Buckfastleigh station, where there is ample car parking is on the A38, midway between Exeter and Plymouth.

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Public Transport Directions

Rail - Totnes national rail station is a less than 500 yard walk from our station at Totnes, via a footpath link. Bus to Buckfastleigh - 88, X38, buses stop at Buckfastleigh station. Bus to Totnes - 88, X64, X80/81, 164, 606 buses stop at Totnes main line station.

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Recent Reviews:

Turnwood2011
Trip Type:
Family
Enjoyable journey
29th Apr 2024
This was a very enjoyable journey. We picked up the train from Buckfastleigh station, got off at Totnes Riverside and walked in to the town. The steam train is beautiful, thoroughly recommend... Read full review
685garid
Whaley Bridge, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Friends getaway
Lovely scenery, helpful staff, steam train, fab!
15th May 2024
Six friends aged between 35 and 55 and we had a lovely time. The staff are very friendly and helpful. We found Totnes a little lacking for our group and wish we'd just done a straight back on the... Read full review
penstomen
Cwmbran, United Kingdom
Great day
16th May 2024
Had an excellent day on the SDR today, it seemed quite quiet but that gave us time to chat to the staff on duty. All were very professional and friendly, chatty even. Impressed with the on board... Read full review