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:

Z9751PZdavidk
United Kingdom
South Devon Railway
11th Apr 2024
I took the trip from Totnes to Buckfastleigh Abbey stn and paid £19 return (March 2024 prices) , I got the 10:30 and it took only 30 mins stopping at Staverton only.. At Buckfastleigh Abbey stn there... Read full review
topdog27
leeds
One of the best!!!
13th Apr 2024
It's one of the best heritage railway experiences we have had as a family.this is down to all the staff at the SDR. They were experienced, friendly and you could clearly see they loved what they do... Read full review
stevewarren258
Newton Abbot, United Kingdom
Afternoon tea experience
14th Apr 2024
Just got back from the afternoon tea, very enjoyable afternoon, this was the first day for the new caterers, I must say that the staff were amazing and the food exquisite, it was just missing back... Read full review