# Plym Valley Railway, Plymouth — Reviews & Visitor Info > Step aboard heritage trains at this volunteer-run railway in Plympton, where families can ride behind vintage steam and diesel engines while exploring restored carriages and railway memorabilia. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/plymouth/attractions/plym-valley-railway (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Transportation Service # Plym Valley Railway Coypool Road, Plymton [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13860967698177225079&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Stephen Young](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/115435620338723157298) **In short:** Plym Valley Railway is a transportation service in Plymouth, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 191 Google reviews. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Plym Valley Railway Step aboard heritage trains at this volunteer-run railway in Plympton, where families can ride behind vintage steam and diesel engines while exploring restored carriages and railway memorabilia. ## What's nearby - 1st Class Motorcycle Training 150m away - B&M Store 250m away - McDonald's 400m away - Next 400m away - Wickes Plymouth 450m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet ### Payment - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## What visitors say [Zhade Barnet](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/107430505729874997768/reviews) ★★★★★ We came for the Teddy Bear Picnic and had the most lovely day out. A magical experience start to finish, with a clean, tidy, cozy-feeling station at both ends, and friendly and approachable volunteers at every point of the experience. First time ever on a steam train; kids loved it, and it was long enough for them to enjoy the ride but not long enough for the dreaded boredom to kick in. Very reasonable pricing, good timings in both directions, and a very cool little museum and gift shop, both of which simply oozed nostalgia, timelessness, and Englishness · via Google [Dave Morgan](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/103025172270877817226/reviews) ★★★★★ Lots of building work being done to improve the station plenty of volunteer staff around, but could have done with better organization Great value bacon rolls in the Buffet :) A relatively new heritage line, but with some work over the next few years it will hopefully turn into something great. · via Google [Natalie Morrison](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110550757240974008826/reviews) ★★★★★ Such a brilliant railway, so much love and attention to detail put in. We’ve just had a birthday party on the train, it was so reasonably priced and the hard working volunteers couldn’t do enough for us. They really put everything into making our day special and we all had the best time. Thanks so much to all the team for such a fun day! Well worth doing this for a kids birthday party, you won’t regret it. We’ll be back again if you’ll have us :) · via Google [ALAN Ashwood](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/104693554789274039135/reviews) ★★★★★ My wife had a drive a train experience booked on this railway. The staff, who I found out to be all 100% volunteers, were some of the most friendly and helpful staff to find on any preserved line. We had the most excellent day and it was well worth the travel down from South Yorkshire to spend a few hours there. If you are in and around Plymouth we recommend a visit, but check they are open first! A great day and a great railway, keep up the excellent work guys! We'll be back...... · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x486cec51bdddcbe9:0xc05c0caed5047177!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) People say this railway offers a magical experience with clean, tidy, and cozy stations, and a fun ride that's just the right length for children. They also highlight the delicious food, including great value bacon rolls, and the friendly, approachable staff. Visitors mention the reasonable pricing for a five-star experience, along with a cool museum and gift shop. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Coypool Road, Plymouth, PL7 4NW [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=50.3954089%2C-4.0828530) **Category** Railways & Transport **Guest rating** 4.5 / 5 (191 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Outdoor **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Plymouth [More attractions in Plymouth](https://staycation.co.uk/plymouth/attractions) ★ 4.5 (191 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.plymrail.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [07580 689380](tel:07580689380) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Plymouth **Postcode** PL7 4NW **Payment** Contactless **Plus Code** 9C2Q9WW8+5V [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x486cec51bdddcbe9:0xc05c0caed5047177!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x486cec51bdddcbe9:0xc05c0caed5047177!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x486cec51bdddcbe9:0xc05c0caed5047177!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Plymouth Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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