Great Western Railway relaunches unique Dartmouth ticket to mark start of summer holidays
Great Western Railway is celebrating the start of the summer holidays by again inviting customers to take a unique journey to Dartmouth – via train, steam railway and boat.
Following its successful launch last year, the train operator has again teamed up with the Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company to offer a through ticket direct to Dartmouth.
Sightseers can travel by GWR train to Paignton, before connecting with the steam train to Kingswear, and then the foot passenger ferry service to Dartmouth.
GWR Director of Sales and Marketing, Amanda Burns, said:
“We were really proud to start offering this through ticket last year and hundreds of people enjoyed the breathtaking journey to Dartmouth via GWR train, steam railway and boat.
“I’m really pleased that we’ve retained this partnership with Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company (DSRRB) and hope even more customers take this unique opportunity to travel to one of the most picturesque spots the South West has to offer.
“Purchasing your ticket couldn’t be simpler, either online or through the GWR app. Just remember to input Kingswear (for Dartmouth) in the journey planner and the following day you could be experiencing a truly memorable day out.”
Totnes MP Anthony Mangnall championed the launch of the ticket last year and is delighted to see it back on offer.
Mr Mangnall said:
“This partnership between GWR and the Dartmouth steam railway offers a romantic and unique way of arriving in South Devon. I hope even more residents, visitors and tourists take advantage of it again this year.”
Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company Managing Director John Jones said:
“We’re really excited to be linking up again with GWR to offer visitors the opportunity to enjoy a trip on our steam trains and boats. Fingers crossed we get some amazing weather so passengers can climb aboard and enjoy the fantastic scenery.”
Bookings are available until Sunday 29 October, and then Tuesday 31 October and Thursday 2 November 2023. Tickets are only available when purchased in advance. Bookings close 23.59 the day before travel and reservations are mandatory.
For more information about the special GWR through ticket visit here, and for the Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company, visit Dartmouth Rail River.
Contact Information
John Carter
Media and Communications Manager
Great Western Railway
0845 410 4444
Notes to editors
- Purchase a ticket to Dartmouth direct with GWR through our website or app
- Input Kingswear (for Dartmouth) as your destination/origin in the journey planner
- As well as the steam train journey between Paignton and Kingswear, customers can use their Dartmouth national rail ticket at no additional cost on the Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company DSRRB foot passenger service between Kingswear and Dartmouth (the ferry crossing takes between 5 and 10 minutes).
- Customers are advised to leave Dartmouth 20-30 minutes before their DSRRB train from Kingswear towards Paignton to allow for connections. The ferry service will operate to connect in and out of steam train services arriving and departing at regular intervals.
First Greater Western Limited, trading as “Great Western Railway” (GWR), operates trains across the Great Western franchise area, which includes South Wales, the West Country, the Cotswolds, across southern England and into London. GWR provides high speed, commuter, regional and branch line train services, and before the covid-19 pandemic helped over 100 million passengers reach their destinations every year. GWR has been awarded a National Rail Contract to continue operating the Great Western network, which shall run up to 21 June 2025, with the potential for a further three years at the Secretary of State’s discretion. Find out more here: https://www.gwr.com/about-us