The Devon Boat-Train
One of our most popular days out - history and heritage - scenery and wildlife.
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
Wed 23rd July
Start from Chickerell 07:30 - Portland 08:00 - Weymouth 08:30 - Dorchester 09:00
Stop Exeter services for coffee
Arrive Paignton 12 noon for 12:25 train departure
Train arrives Kingswear 12:55
Board the foot-ferry to Dartmouth with time for sight seeing and lunch
Boat departs From Dartmouth 16:00
Arrive Totnes 17:30 and board Bluebird Coach
Stop Exeter Services for tea
Arrive back in Weymouth 21:15 approx
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.
| 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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