Heritage & Scenic Rail Experiences in Devon

Devon offers several premier scenic railway experiences, ranging from riverside heritage steam lines to coastal routes on the national rail network. Below is a guide to the most popular trips.

National Rail Scenic Routes
For travel on standard trains using a regular ticket or railcard, these routes are highly recommended:
The Riviera Line: Exeter to Paignton, famous for running right along the sea wall at Dawlish.
The Tarka Line: Exeter to Barnstaple, following the river valleys of the Yeo and Taw.
The Tamar Valley Line: Plymouth to Gunnislake, crossing the historic