# South Devon Railway, Buckfastleigh — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Step back in time aboard vintage steam locomotives journeying through breathtaking Devon landscapes, with hands-on displays to discover and fully accessible facilities for families with wheelchairs and pushchairs. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/buckfastleigh/attractions/south-devon-railway (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Tourist Attraction # South Devon Railway South Devon Railway Trust [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16763281925687834873&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [South Devon Railway](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/112370536637378273589) **In short:** South Devon Railway is an attraction in Buckfastleigh, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 3,414 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About South Devon Railway Step back in time aboard vintage steam locomotives journeying through breathtaking Devon landscapes, with hands-on displays to discover and fully accessible facilities for families with wheelchairs and pushchairs. ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet - ✓Accessible seating ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Facilities Toilets Gift Shop Accessible Toilets Food Available Wheelchair Friendly ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Andy Boult](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/103397557105611484326/reviews) ★★★★★ This is a great steam railway well run, i suggest if your going park at buckfastleigh, as it's free, and get your tickets there to travel on the trains, it's abit like travelling back in time the station has that old world feeling, there is a gift shop with a fantastic model railway, a cafe which sells all the normal stuff and a small museum on the station platform, the journey to Totnes, is just gourgous the train travels right beside the river dart and the scenery and views are fantastic you can see lots of wildlife, once at Totnes it's about a 10 minute walk into town, with lots if shops, of different descriptions. The journey is about half an hour to Totnes, you can either, stay on or get off there refreshments and snacks sold on board. Well worth the price and visit. · via Google [PiHe19](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/101409572537730151370/reviews) ★★★★★ Came here as part of a coach trip and was very well catered for, our disabled passengers were very well treated and put in an accessible carriage. Ended up with a whole carriage reserved for our other passengers. All of the staff here were very friendly and helpful, it was a nice long scenic journey through the Devon countryside. Great scenery, great railway, great staff, great trains and great atmosphere with a nice shop on site and all very well presented · via Google [Paul Gray](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/109484674605838323578/reviews) ★★★★★ A lovely morning spent on the Pullman carriage, "Lydia". The breakfast was first class and the service was attentive. The scenery was ok. If you're going to book this (£64pp inc breakfast) make sure you sit on the platform side (it has the best views). · via Google [JBTEvans](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/104232940064726540985/reviews) ★★★★★ We had the Pullman Ploughman’s Lunch here which was very tasty and a was a filling meal, can recommend! Wonderful carriage and fantastic scenery along the river, on sunny days it can really be appreciated! · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x486d1cc0d4164d09:0xe8a32418825978f9!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) People say this heritage railway offers a beautiful steam train journey with scenic views along the River Dart, and features well-maintained stations, a museum, and a gift shop. Visitors highlight the friendly and helpful staff, and mention the delicious food and coffee available at the cafe and on board. They also appreciate the good value for money, especially with entry to attractions like the Rare Breeds Farm included in some tickets. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** The Station, Dart Bridge Road, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0DZ [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=50.4827960%2C-3.7687810) **Category** Railways & Transport **Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (3,414 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Suggested visit** 2-3 hours **Setting** Indoor & outdoor **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Buckfastleigh [More attractions in Buckfastleigh](https://staycation.co.uk/buckfastleigh/attractions) ★ 4.7 (3,414 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.southdevonrailway.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01364644370](tel:01364644370) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Buckfastleigh **Postcode** TQ11 0DZ **Payment** Cards, Contactless **Plus Code** 9C2RF6MJ+4F [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x486d1cc0d4164d09:0xe8a32418825978f9!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x486d1cc0d4164d09:0xe8a32418825978f9!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x486d1cc0d4164d09:0xe8a32418825978f9!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Buckfastleigh Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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South Devon Railway suits all ages. ### Is South Devon Railway wheelchair accessible? South Devon Railway has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at South Devon Railway? Yes: free car park. ### How do I contact South Devon Railway? Call South Devon Railway on +44 1364 644370. ## Stay near South Devon Railway [Holiday cottages nearby 383](https://staycation.co.uk/near/south-devon-railway/cottages) [Campsites nearby 60](https://staycation.co.uk/near/south-devon-railway/camping) [Hotels and B&Bs nearby 12](https://staycation.co.uk/near/south-devon-railway/hotels) ## More near South Devon Railway ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Dartbridge Inn by Greene King Inns ★ 4.2 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/buckfastleigh/hotels/dartbridge-inn-by-greene-king-inns) - [The Abbey Inn ★ 4.4 · 0.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/buckfastleigh/hotels/the-abbey-inn) - [The Globe Inn ★ 4.2 · 0.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/buckfastleigh/hotels/the-globe-inn) - [Furzeleigh Mill Inn ★ 4.7 · 0.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/buckfastleigh/hotels/furzeleigh-mill-inn) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Mill Cottage 0.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/teignbridge/cottages/mill-cottage-25740) - [Kay’s Cottage 0.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/teignbridge/cottages/kay-s-cottage-17569) - [Ted ’n’ Betty’s 0.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/teignbridge/cottages/ted-n-betty-s-w41371) - [Indigo Cottage 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/teignbridge/cottages/indigo-cottage-uk43612) ### Campsites nearby - [Summerhill Farm Campsite ★ 4.7 · 2.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/devon/camping/summerhill-farm-campsite) - [Meadowfields Campsite ★ 5.0 · 2.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/devon/camping/meadowfields-campsite) - [River Dart Country Park ★ 4.6 · 2.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/devon/camping/river-dart-country-park) - [Ashbourne Woods ★ 4.7 · 3.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/devon/camping/ashbourne-woods) ### Things to do nearby - [Buckfast Butterflies and Otter Sanctuary ★ 4.6 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/buckfastleigh/attractions/buckfast-butterflies-and-otter-sanctuary) - [Dart Rock Climbing Centre ★ 4.9 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/buckfastleigh/attractions/dart-rock-climbing-centre) - [Otters & Butterflies 0.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/buckfastleigh/attractions/otters-and-butterflies) - [Buckfastleigh Swimming Pool ★ 4.6 · 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/buckfastleigh/attractions/buckfastleigh-swimming-pool)