South West - Devon

It’s a top destination for groups because it offers a memorable experience with outstanding appeal across all age ranges and interests – and at very attractive group rates.

At Buckfastleigh, the main station, there is a riverside walk and picnic area, gardens, museum, workshops, a well stocked shop and the Refreshment Rooms. There is plenty of parking for coaches with flat, easy access to the platform.

The trip to Totnes takes visitors on a journey through outstanding countryside along the beautiful valley of the River Dart. Passengers can take a single or return journey: the SDR station at Totnes is a walk of about 450 metres from the main line station and pick up point. The trip is about 30 minutes in each direction.

Groups can combine their visit with great value ‘3 Great Attractions 1 Amazing Day’ joint tickets to visit the Totnes Rare Breeds Farm at adjacent to the station at Totnes and/or Dartmoor Otters & Buckfast Butterflies next to the station at Buckfastleigh; or try the Devon Boat Train, which is a combined ticket for a return steam train journey on the South Devon Railway and a bracing boat trip up the Exe or along the Jurassic Coast with Stuart Line Cruises in Exmouth.

Buckfastleigh station is just off the A38, midway between Exeter and Plymouth.