Heritage railways · South West England
Buckfastleigh railway station
In or near Dartington.
Buckfastleigh railway station is situated on the South Devon Railway, a heritage railway in Devon, England. It serves the town of Buckfastleigh.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Spring – autumn
- Nearest railway station
- Buckfastleigh · 0.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Buckfastleigh railway station is situated on the South Devon Railway, a heritage railway in Devon, England. It serves the town of Buckfastleigh.
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Official information
The South Devon Railway is a heritage steam railway that operates along a seven-mile stretch of the former Great Western Railway branch line, offering scenic journeys through the River Dart valley. Visitors can explore the history of the railway at the South Devon Railway Museum, which features artifacts and interactive exhibits. The railway also hosts various events and dining experiences throughout the year.
From the Wikipedia article
Buckfastleigh railway station is situated on the South Devon Railway, a heritage railway in Devon, England. It serves the town of Buckfastleigh.
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Background
History
The station was opened by the Buckfastleigh, Totnes and South Devon Railway on 1 May 1872. The railway was amalgamated into the Great Western Railway in 1897 and this in turn was nationalised into British Railways on 1 January 1948. A camping coach was positioned here by the Western Region from 1956 to 1961. The station closed to passengers in November 1958 although goods traffic on the line continued until 10 September 1962. It was re-opened as the Dart Valley Railway, a heritage railway, on 5 April 1969. The South Devon Railway Trust took over the running of the line on 1 January 1991. In 1971 Buckfastleigh became the terminus of the line when the route beyond the station was closed to…
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- Coordinates
- 50.4828, -3.7688
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Buckfastleigh
- Postcode
- TQ11 0DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Phone
- 01364 644 370
- Nearest railway station
- Buckfastleigh — 0 km
- Official site
- www.southdevonrailway.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Buckfastleigh railway station (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Buckfastleigh railway station?
- Buckfastleigh railway station is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ11 0DZ), in the parish of Buckfastleigh.
- What is Buckfastleigh railway station?
- Buckfastleigh railway station is situated on the South Devon Railway, a heritage railway in Devon, England. It serves the town of Buckfastleigh.
- How do I get to Buckfastleigh railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Buckfastleigh, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ11 0DZ.
- Who owns Buckfastleigh railway station?
- Buckfastleigh railway station is owned by South Devon Railway.
- How do I get to Buckfastleigh railway station?
- The nearest railway station is Buckfastleigh, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ11 0DZ.