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    26th September, 2019

    Apples galore at Bere Apple Fest on the scenic Tamar Valley Line

    Residents in Plymouth are being encouraged to take the train from Plymouth to Bere Ferrers in the Tamar Valley on Saturday 5 October for the annual Bere Apple Fest. The festival is held in the centre of the picturesque riverside village of Bere Ferrers and will run from 13 00 until 17 00. It will […]

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    10th September, 2019

    Great train days out

    There are some great train days out in Devon and Cornwall. We’ll be listing them here as part of our new series.

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    6th September, 2019

    Looe Live! Go by train

    Go to Looe Live! music festival by train thanks to special later evening departures back to Liskeard as well as onward connections to Plymouth. For those coming by car, use Liskeard station’s ample parking as a rail ‘Park & Ride’ for the event. The three-day festival describes itself as “more of a friendly gathering where […]

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    22nd August, 2019

    Special train from Okehampton, Crediton and Exeter to Weymouth

    OkeRail Forum in partnership with Great Western Railway and Dartmoor Railway are running a special train from Okehampton to Weymouth on Saturday 14th September 2019. The train will call at Crediton and Exeter St Davids in both directions. Book now! Train times Saturday 14 September Outward: Okehampton 08 15 Crediton 08 51 Exeter St Davids […]

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    8th August, 2019

    Liskeard Ploughman’s Festival | Go by train

    UPDATE: EVENT CANCELLED – Due to weather the festival has sadly had to be cancelled by organisers. The food market on The Parade goes ahead as planned however. Please see the official Facebook post for further details. Hop on the train to Liskeard this Saturday (17th August) and enjoy the Ploughman’s Festival street market of […]

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    2nd August, 2019

    Honiton Gate to Plate

    EVENT POSTPONED: Read more from the organisers. Celebrate East Devon’s finest food and crafts on Saturday 10th August as Honiton High Street is transformed with stalls and entertainments for Gate to Plate. Visit the event’s Facebook page for a taster of just some of the top local businesses who will be there. The free, one-day […]

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    2nd August, 2019

    Falmouth Week by train

    Falmouth Week starts on Friday (9th August). The sailing regatta is accompanied by a whole host of shoreside events including air show, marching carnival, action sports tour and dragon boat racing. Five reasons to go by train: No traffic or parking hassles The train only takes 25 minutes from Truro It costs just £4.70 (adult […]

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    2nd August, 2019

    North Devon Show by train

    It’s the North Devon Show on Wednesday 7th August 2019. Attractions include everything from show jumping to vintage cars and falconry to the very best local produce. Visit on the scenic Tarka Line from Exeter. Buy an Off-Peak Day Return to Umberleigh (£10.20) and then take the free 5-minute shuttle bus from Umberleigh station to […]

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    1st August, 2019

    Fireworks by train

    NEW special later evening trains back to the Tamar Valley and Cornwall make it easy to visit the 2019 British Fireworks Championships in Plymouth by train. On Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 August spectacular pyrotechnics will illuminate Plymouth Sound as six top firework companies battle it out. Free entertainment starts from 2pm with music, fairground […]

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    30th July, 2019

    Visit Calstock Bike Show by train

    Take the scenic train journey from Plymouth to Calstock in the scenic Tamar Valley in just 30 minutes for the annual motorbike show this weekend (1-3 August 2019). With live bands and food and drink, it’s a great time to visit this beautiful village. Find out more on the Bike Show website.

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