South Devon Railway Transport
The South Devon Railway is one of Devons and the West Countrys best loved tourist attractions and is the longest established steam railway in the south west.The South Devon Railway, or SDR, is a seven mile former Great Western Railway branch line, built in 1872, which runs along the stunning valley of the River Dart between Buckfastleigh and Totnes. We run steam trains with heritage rolling stock and offer a wonderful all day, all weather attraction for families and people of all ages.Ride the South Devon Railway and, while you are with us, you can visit the Totnes Rare Breeds Farm and Dartmoor Otters & Buckfast Butterflies: 3 Great Attractions, 1 Amazing Day. Find us just off the A38 at Buckfastleigh, very close to the famous Buckfast Abbey, or by train to Totnes on the Great Western main line.Buckfastleigh is around 22 miles from Exeter, 21 miles from Plymouth, 19 miles from Dartmouth and 13 miles from Paignton. SPEND THE DAY WITH US - NO NEED TO BOOK! A BRILLIANT ALL WEATHER ATTRACTION!
Attraction Details
For enquiries about South Devon Railway, please contact the attraction using the details below.
AddressThe Station, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0DZ
Phone01364 644370
Websitehttp://www.southdevonrailway.co.uk/
Email Addresstrains@southdevonrailway.org
Opening timesSee website for timetable
Entry costs
Attraction typeTransport
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Dartbridge Inn
On the edge of Dartmoor National Park, The Dartbridge Inn is situated just off the A38 road. The traditional inn has a leafy terrace, open fires and a traditional restaurant..
The Abbey Inn
Located in Buckfast, Devon, and nestled inside Dartmoor National Park, The Abbey Inn offers bed and breakfast accommodation, a bar and a restaurant. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout, and free private parking is possible on site..
Lavender Cottage
Lavender Cottage is a holiday home situated in Buckfastleigh, 18 km from Torquay. The unit is 28 km from Plymouth. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property.
Kilbury Manor B&B
On the edge of the Dartmoor National Park just outside the village of Buckfastleigh, Kilbury Manor offers bed and breakfast accommodation set in 4 acres of gardens..
Kays Cottage
Located 18 km from Torquay, Kays Cottage offers accommodation in Buckfastleigh. The property is 28 km from Plymouth and free private parking is featured. Exeter is 32 km from Kays Cottage, while Tavistock is 27 km away.
Ted 'N' Betty'S
Ted N BettyS offers pet-friendly accommodation in Buckfastleigh. The unit is 18 km from Torquay. Plymouth is 28 km from Ted N BettyS, while Exeter is 32 km from the property.
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