The Devon Boat-Train

One of our most popular days out - history and heritage - scenery and wildlife.

A Special Day Out combining the luxury of modern coach travel with the romance of the steam train and relaxation of a boat cruise. This fascinating day out explores the historic and unsurpassed scenic splendour of the Devon Riviera and River Dart - a long standing favourite!

Includes a nostalgic ride on the Dartmouth Steam Railway from Paignton to Kingswear (or vice-versa)

Foot ferry across the busy harbour from Kingswear to Dartmouth (or vice-versa)

Time for sightseeing and lunch in Dartmouth

A scenic Boat Cruise on The River Dart from Dartmouth to Totnes (or vice versa)

Please see individual date itineraries for specific directions of travel

Wed 21st Aug

Start from Chickerell 07:30 - Portland 08:00 - Weymouth 08:30 - Dorchester 09:00
Stop ant Exeter services for coffee
Arrive Paignton Station by 12 noon. Join the 12:25 steam train to Kingswear, arriving at 12:55.
Board the 13:05 foot ferry from Kingswear to Dartmouth (5 mins crossing)
Time for lunch and sightseeing in Dartmouth
Reassemble on quayside at 15:30 to join the river linkboat cruise departing at 15:45
Cruise up the river accompanied by a skipper commentary- arrive Totnes 17:15
Coach will leave Totnes at 17:30
Stop at Exeter services for tea
Return to Dorchester by 20:45 - Weymouth 21:15 - Portland - 21:35 - Chickerell 21:55

Price includes

Coach, Steam Train, River Ferry and Boat Cruise Fares.

ONLY £66 Adult/Senior £56 Child

Always tremendously popular - one of our Best Sellers! BOOK EARLY

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Bridport Bus Station	Bridport Bus Station, West Street
Bridport Toll House	Bridport, Bus stop, Former Toll House Pub
Britannia Inn	Britannia Inn, Fortuneswell, Portland
Charlestown	The Alexandra Inn, Chickerell Road, Charlestown
Chickerell	Bluebird Garage, Chickerell Road
Dorchester South Station	Dorchester South Station bus stop
Dorchester TOT	Top O'Town Car Park (by cafe), Dorchester
Easton	Easton Square, Portland
Foords Corner	Foords Corner bus stop, Wyke Regis
Jestys Avenue	Bus stop end of Jestys Avenue on Littlemoor Road
Littlemead	Broadwey, Littlemead bus stop (Swan Inn)
Lodmoor Hill	Lodmoor Hill Bus Stop (near Post Office)
Lyndale bus stop	Wyke Regis, Lyndale Bus Stop
Nottington	Broadwey, Nottington Corner bus stop
Poundbury QMSW	Poundbury Queen Mother Square bus stop opposite estate agents (Coach heading out of Dorchester)
Radipole	Spa Hotel bus stop, Radipole
Redlands	Redlands, Opposite Garage
Sgt Bunn	St Bunn Bakery, Lanehouse Rocks Road
St Edmunds Church	St Edmunds Church, Lanehouse Rocks Road
St Johns Church	Weymouth, St Johns Church, outside Dentist
St Nicholas Church	St Nicholas Church, Buxton Road, Weymouth
Victoria Square	Victoria Square bus stop, Portland
Westwey Road	Westwey Rd, Magistrates Court, Weymouth
Weymouth Bluebird	Weymouth, Outside Bluebird Office, K1 bus stop
Wyke Smuggler	Smugglers Inn, Wyke Regis