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3rd February, 2023

Great value journeys from Okehampton

Princesshay Shopping Centre, Exeter

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THE DARTMOOR LINE - YOUR GUIDE TO TAKING THE TRAIN

3 great day trips by train

FROM OKEHAMPTON

Exmouth

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 hourly trains seven days a week to Exeter, where you can change for a wide range of other destinations, where will you go on your next day trip?

IN THIS GUIDE:

3 great day trips
Ways to save
Travel tips
Travelling for work
Rail map

1. Exeter

Princesshay Shopping Centre, Exeter

Exeter Central station is in the heart of the city, close to Princesshay and major shops. Trains also call at Exeter St David's station.
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40min | £8.00 Anytime Day Return

2. Exmouth

Exmouth Marina

Change at Exeter St David's on to the Avocet Line alongside the estuary. Visit Exmouth Marina, hit the beach or walk the coast.
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1hr 25 | £9.30 Off-Peak Day Return ⓘ

3. Plymouth

Plymouth Hoe

Enjoy the views along the Devon coast (after changing at Exeter St David's), then explore the Hoe (pictured), harbour, or IMAX cinema.
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1hr 50 | £13.20 Off-Peak Day Return ⓘ

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Ways to save

CHILDREN'S FARES

5-15 year olds go half price and under 5s travel free

DEVON & CORNWALL RAILCARD

Get a third off local Off-Peak journeys | £12 a year | Find out more

GROUPSAVE

Small groups get a third off when travelling together | Find out more

GWR FAMILY TICKET

Great savings for up to 2 adults and 4 children | Find out more

DEVON DAY RANGER

Travel Devon & the Tamar Valley for the day | £14.50 | Find out more

NATIONAL RAILCARDS

A third off many journeys | £30 a year | Find out more

Okehampton station

LOTS TO EXPLORE

Bulleid Buffet cafe (7 days a week)
Dartmoor Railway Association shop (Fri-Sun)
Dartmoor National Park Visitor Centre
Heritage features and interpretation

GETTING TO THE STATION

WALK - 15min from town centre (steep), see map
BIKE - Cycle parking at station
BUS - 118 Rail Link bus calls at station
CAR - 1hr free parking (no ticket needed), £2 all day (card, APCOA app, phone)

Travel tips

HOW TO BUY TICKETS

Buy from the ticket machine at the station or buy in advance on the GWR app. For longer trips, buy up to 12 weeks in advance to save.

DISABLED ACCESS

All trains carry ramps. You can book assistance online or over the phone (0800 197 1329).

STATION LOOK-UP

Find out about facilities at Okehampton or any other station in Devon or Cornwall on the GWR station look-up webpage.

DOGS WELCOME

Up to two dogs are allowed on the train per person, free of charge. Just bring a lead.

BRING YOUR BUGGY

You can bring your pram or buggy. If possible please fold it down once on the train. Under 5s travel free.

BIKES ALLOWED

Two bikes are allowed on a first come, first served basis. More may be permitted if the train is quiet. On high speed services on the main line, reservation is mandatory.

Travelling for work, school or college

Why not try commuting by train? Regular passengers can make substantial savings by taking advantage of season tickets.

Season tickets are available for one week, one month or any period up to a year. Buy your season ticket at staffed stations such as Exeter Central or St David's. Take along a recent passport-sized photo. Once you have a photocard, weekly tickets can then be bought on the train.

Season ticket calculator

Season tickets from Okehampton to:

Ticket Cost
Anytime Day Return £8.00
Season tickets
1 week £35.00
1 month £134.00
1 year £1,400.00
Flexi ticket ⓘ £60.00

Ticket Cost
Anytime Day Return £9.10
Off-Peak Day Return £8.70
Season tickets  
1 week £38.00
1 month £146.00
1 year £1,520.00
Flexi ticket ⓘ £67.20

Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership

The Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership supports and develops the counties’ railways. We are a non-profit partnership between local authorities, the railway and the University of Plymouth. Find out more

Great Western Railway

Great Western Railway is the train operating company for the Dartmoor Line, as well as across both Devon and Cornwall. Find out more

This guide has been supported by the Community Rail Development Fund, a joint initiative of the Department for Transport and the Community Rail Network.

Okehampton station