Natural landmarks · South West England
South Devon Railway
In or near Dartington.
South Devon Railway — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Buckfastleigh · 0.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
South Devon Railway is a other located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The South Devon Railway is a heritage steam railway that offers scenic journeys along a seven-mile stretch of the former Great Western Railway branch line. Visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the River Dart valley while experiencing the charm of restored steam trains and exploring the railway's rich history at the on-site museum.
Place summary
South Devon Railway is a heritage railway located in South-West England, postcode TQ11. It operates along a scenic route, offering visitors a glimpse of the region's railway history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- 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
- osm: node/295911439 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Devon Railway?
- South Devon Railway is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ11 0DZ), in the parish of Buckfastleigh.
- What is South Devon Railway?
- South Devon Railway — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to South Devon Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Buckfastleigh, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ11 0DZ.
- Is South Devon Railway free to visit?
- Yes, South Devon Railway is free to enter.
- How do I get to South Devon Railway?
- The nearest railway station is Buckfastleigh, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ11 0DZ.