Board a lovingly restored Victorian steam locomotive and travel the one of England's most beautiful coastal railway lines — hugging the Dart estuary, then tracing the red Devon cliffs to Paignton along Torbay's glittering shoreline. A living, breathing piece of railway heritage.
What to expect
Step aboard gleaming GWR locomotives — polished brass fittings, wood-panelled carriages — as they haul you through Agatha Christie country alongside the glittering River Dart. The train crosses the famous Greenway Viaduct and hugs sea-level cliff edges above Torbay before arriving at the Victorian seaside resort of Paignton. The return river ferry brings you back to Dartmouth's quay past Royal Dart Yacht Club moorings. Steam, sea salt, and clotted-cream Devon countryside all in one experience.
Good to know
Board the passenger ferry from Dartmouth town quay to Kingswear station (2-min crossing, included in Round Robin). Pre-book online to guarantee your preferred departure — peak summer mornings sell out. The Round Robin takes approximately 3.5–4 hours; plan your departure to allow comfortable return before all-aboard.
Sail there
Luxury cruises that call at Dartmouth — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.