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Padstow harbour with seagull overhead

Visit Padstow by train & bus

Visit the charming town of Padstow on the north coast of Cornwall and discover its famous harbour, enjoy great local food and explore the surrounding areas of Bodmin and Wadebridge. It’s easy to get there by train and onward bus. Take the Cornish main line to Bodmin Parkway then catch the 11 bus right outside […]

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Sea Shanties on the Looe Valley Line

Celebrate the return of the Looe Lugger Regatta by hopping on the Looe Valley Line to enjoy some live Sea Shanties on board and scenic views of the estuary before arriving at Looe.  What’s on Sea shanties, courtesy of the Tavy Tars, will be sung on the 17:57 service from Liskeard to Looe, and the 20:37 […]

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Falmouth Food Festival – get there by train

Hop on the train to Falmouth for three days of great food, drinks, music and arts at their FREE Food Festival! No need to worry about traffic or parking when you arrive by train on the Maritime Line – and it’s just an 11-minute walk from Falmouth Town station. Feeling hungry? What’s On On Fri […]

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Geri Skeens

Guided nature walks from Okehampton station

Hop on the train to Okehampton and join experienced guide Geri Skeens (pictured) to learn about Dartmoor’s vast landscapes on varied and informative nature walks. The walks begin right from the station as your train arrives. Introduction to Mosses, Ferns and LichensFriday 12th May | Sunday 29th October 10:15 – 16:00 | Starts/ends at Okehampton […]

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Easter holiday activities at RAMM – visit by train

Just a two-minute walk from Exeter Central station, there are some great family activities at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum this Easter holidays. There is no need to book ahead and entry to the museum is free (activity costs are listed below). Make a personal silver spoon Tuesday 11 April 2023 10:30 – 15:30 (£3.50) Inspired by RAMM’s important 16th/17th […]

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Great Dartmoor pubs on the Granite Way

Highwayman Inn (Julie Mac, Creative Commons) Hop on the train to Okehampton, then explore the Granite Way to Lydford and treat yourself to a cosy pub lunch along the way – including at “Britain’s most unusual inn”. What is the Granite Way? The Granite Way is an 11-mile multi-use trail starting at Okehampton station. It […]

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Plymouth Hoe and Smeaton's Tower

Great value journeys from Quintrell Downs

YOUR GUIDE TO TAKING THE TRAIN FROM QUINTRELL DOWNS 3 great day trips by train FROM QUINTRELL DOWNS Photo: Visit Plymouth 3 GREAT DAY TRIPS | WAYS TO SAVE | TRAVEL TIPS | TRAVELLING FOR WORK | RAIL MAP 3 GREAT DAY TRIPS | WAYS TO SAVE | TRAVEL TIPS TRAVELLING FOR WORK | RAIL […]

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Plymouth Hoe and Smeaton's Tower

Great value journeys from Newquay

YOUR GUIDE TO TAKING THE TRAIN FROM NEWQUAY 3 great day trips by train FROM NEWQUAY Photo: Visit Plymouth 3 GREAT DAY TRIPS | WAYS TO SAVE | TRAVEL TIPS | TRAVELLING FOR WORK | RAIL MAP 3 GREAT DAY TRIPS | WAYS TO SAVE | TRAVEL TIPS TRAVELLING FOR WORK | RAIL MAP With […]

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Plymouth Hoe and Smeaton's Tower

Great value journeys from Looe

YOUR GUIDE TO TAKING THE TRAIN FROM LOOE 3 great day trips by train FROM LOOE Photo: Visit Plymouth 3 GREAT DAY TRIPS | WAYS TO SAVE | TRAVEL TIPS | TRAVELLING FOR WORK | RAIL MAP 3 GREAT DAY TRIPS | WAYS TO SAVE | TRAVEL TIPS TRAVELLING FOR WORK | RAIL MAP With […]

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10 great Easter holiday activities by train

10 great Easter holiday activities by train

Hop on the train this Easter, with kids travelling half price (5-15yrs old) and under 5s free! With so much happening across Devon and Cornwall, here are 10 of our top picks: Looe Pirate Trail Starting on Monday (3rd April), pick up your FREE trail booklet at Plymouth or Liskeard station, then take the scenic […]

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