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The Devon Boat-Train

The Devon Boat-Train

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

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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

Tue 22nd April


Start from Chickerell 07:30 - Portland 08:00 - Weymouth 08:30 - Dorchester 09:00
09:30 stop at Bridport for 15 mins toilet break
Arrive Totnes 11:15, boat sails for Dartmouth 11:45
Arrive Dartmouth 13:00 with time to explore and source some lunch
15:30 foot ferry to Kingswear
16:00 Steam train to Paignton arriving 16:30
Coach departs 16:45
Stop at Exeter Services 17:15 - 18:00
Arrive back in Dorchester 19:30 - Weymouth 20:00 - Portland 20:25 - Chickerell 20:45

Price includes

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

 

ONLY £69 Adult/Senior  £55 Child

 

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

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

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

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Name Address
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
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