GWR IET at Dawlish on Riviera Line

Riviera Line

Exeter - Paignton

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Take a trip on one of England's best-loved stretches of railway.

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Take a trip on one of England's best-loved stretches of railway.

Departing from Exeter city centre, the train hugs the Exe Estuary and the coast offering amazing views.

Top photo: Dawlish by Dawlish Beach Cams

It calls at seaside beauty spots like Dawlish and Teignmouth, and onwards to the glorious English Riviera. Here the train stops at Torre (closest for Torquay town centre), Torquay and Paignton. You’ll be on the beach in no time.

Dogs are welcome on the train.

GWR IET at Dawlish on Riviera Line
Teignmouth pier and coastline
Riviera Line near Teignmouth
Torquay with big wheel reflected on water
Teignmouth panorama
£10.20
Exeter - PaigntonOff-Peak Day Return
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When & where
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Riviera Line

Featured Destinations

Hit the beach

Fun in the sun at Paignton

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Riviera Line

Line Highlights

Scenic walks from The Riviera Line

Combine a trip on The Riviera Line with a scenic walk. Get your free booklet of maps and directions for six short walks from Riviera Line stations.  There are also even more walks available online, courtesy of the South West Coast Path team.

From Starcross or Dawlish Warren stations, you can explore the beautiful Exe Estuary by foot, bus or ferry – see map.

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LIVING COASTS

This award-winning coastal zoo, based in Torquay, boasts a fantastic range of marine life from across the globe. Journey from the South African coast to a mangrove forest and then on to a sunken wreck. Find out more.

DAWLISH WARREN NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE

The sand dunes, grassland, mudflats and beach at Dawlish Warren attract thousands of people each year. As part of the Exe Estuary it is one of the most important places for wildfowl and wading birds in the whole of the South West. Find out more.

Buying Tickets

Exeter to Paignton

£

10.20

Off-Peak Day Return. Valid after the morning peak, and anytime weekends or Bank Holidays.

If you can, please buy your ticket online on the GWR app or website. Download it to your mobile device or smart ticket where possible.

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PLYMOUTH TO
DAWLISH

£

10.30

Off-peak day return

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55min

Approximate journey time

EXMOUTH TO
PAIGNTON

£

13.40

Off-peak day return

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1hr 25

Approximate journey time

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£10.20
Exeter - PaigntonOff-Peak Day Return

Valid after 09 00 Mon-Fri and any time on weekends or Bank Holidays

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UNDER 5s Travel Free 5-15 YR OLDS Half Price GROUPS Get 1/3 Off RAILCARDS Get 1/3 Off
Ticket Buying Tips

UNDER 5s TRAVEL FREE

Children under the age of 5 travel free and don’t require a ticket.

For advice on taking buggies or prams on the train visit our page about travelling with kids.

5-15 YEAR OLDS GO HALF-PRICE

5 to 15 year olds get 50% off. Over 15s are classed as adults, but can save with the 16-17 Saver or a 16-25 railcard.

It’s also worth checking out the Family & Friends railcard.

SAVINGS FOR SMALL GROUPS

Groups of three to nine people who buy their ticket together get a third off thanks to the Groupsave discount.

Groupsave is valid on Off-Peak Day Return tickets on Great Western Railway services. On the Riviera Line, this includes trains that depart after 09 00 Monday-Friday and any time on weekends or Bank Holidays.

SAVE 1/3 WITH A RAILCARD

Devon and Cornwall Railcard

Live locally? For just £12 a year this card gives Devon and Cornwall residents a third off most Standard Off-Peak tickets for you and a friend when travelling in the two counties. You can also take up to four accompanying children (ages 5-15) on the journey for £1 each.

Find out more and get yours.

National railcards

Whether you want to travel Standard or First Class, national railcards give a third off Anytime, Off-Peak and Advanced fares. Most cost just £30 a year.

Available railcards include:

16-25
26-30
Senior
Two Together
Disabled Persons (£20)
Family & Friends

There is also a 16-17 Saver which offers even better savings.

Ticket Buying Tips

What type of ticket to buy

On this line, Off-Peak Day Return tickets for trips like Exeter to Paignton (£10.20) are valid for journeys after 09 00 Mon-Fri and any time on weekends or Bank Holidays. Look up train times.

(For longer distance journeys you can save a lot of money by booking up to 12 weeks in advance).

Where to purchase

Buy your ticket online on the GWR app or website.

Or buy your ticket in person:

Exeter St David’s station
Exeter St David’s station has a ticket office (opening times) and ticket machine. You must buy your ticket before you board.

Exeter Central station
Exeter Central station has a ticket office (opening times) and ticket machine. You must buy your ticket before you board.

Other staffed stations
Dawlish, Teignmouth, Newton Abbot, Torquay and Paignton all have ticket offices and ticket machines. You must buy your ticket before you board.

If you are boarding at an unstaffed station that does not have ticket buying facilities you can buy your ticket on the train from the Conductor.

You can also buy at other stations on the national rail network that have a ticket machine or ticket office.

Ways to save

Devon & Cornwall Railcard
If you live locally you and a friend can save a third on Off-Peak travel in the two counties. Just £12 a year.
Read more

National railcards
Get a third off many rail journeys nationwide. Most railcards cost £30 a year.
Read more

Groupsave
Groups of 3 to 9 people travelling together get a third off Off-Peak Day Return fares on GWR services.
Read more

Devon Day Ranger
Explore Devon’s rail network for a day. The Ranger covers all routes in Devon, plus the Tamar Valley Line.
£16 Adult | £8 Child (5-15).
Read more

Child fares
Under 5s travel free and do not require a ticket. 5-15 year olds are half price.

Train Times

Look Up Times on gwr.com

From

To

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50 Min Journey

Average each way

Two Trains an hour

Mon - Sat, less frequent Sun

7 days a week

No trains 25-26 Dec

Ticket Buying Tips

Ticket Buying Tips

What type of ticket to buy

On this line, Off-Peak Day Return tickets for trips like Exeter to Paignton (£10.20) are valid for journeys after 09 00 Mon-Fri and any time on weekends or Bank Holidays. Look up train times.

(For longer distance journeys you can save a lot of money by booking up to 12 weeks in advance).

Where to purchase

Buy your ticket online on the GWR app or website.

Or buy your ticket in person:

Exeter St David’s station
Exeter St David’s station has a ticket office (opening times) and ticket machine. You must buy your ticket before you board.

Exeter Central station
Exeter Central station has a ticket office (opening times) and ticket machine. You must buy your ticket before you board.

Other staffed stations
Dawlish, Teignmouth, Newton Abbot, Torquay and Paignton all have ticket offices and ticket machines. You must buy your ticket before you board.

If you are boarding at an unstaffed station that does not have ticket buying facilities you can buy your ticket on the train from the Conductor.

You can also buy at other stations on the national rail network that have a ticket machine or ticket office.

Ways to save

Devon & Cornwall Railcard
If you live locally you and a friend can save a third on Off-Peak travel in the two counties. Just £12 a year.
Read more

National railcards
Get a third off many rail journeys nationwide. Most railcards cost £30 a year.
Read more

Groupsave
Groups of 3 to 9 people travelling together get a third off Off-Peak Day Return fares on GWR services.
Read more

Devon Day Ranger
Explore Devon’s rail network for a day. The Ranger covers all routes in Devon, plus the Tamar Valley Line.
£16 Adult | £8 Child (5-15).
Read more

Child fares
Under 5s travel free and do not require a ticket. 5-15 year olds are half price.

Tickets

Ticket Buying Tips

What type of ticket to buy

On this line, Off-Peak Day Return tickets for trips like Exeter to Paignton (£10.20) are valid for journeys after 09 00 Mon-Fri and any time on weekends or Bank Holidays. Look up train times.

(For longer distance journeys you can save a lot of money by booking up to 12 weeks in advance).

Where to purchase

Buy your ticket online on the GWR app or website.

Or buy your ticket in person:

Exeter St David’s station
Exeter St David’s station has a ticket office (opening times) and ticket machine. You must buy your ticket before you board.

Exeter Central station
Exeter Central station has a ticket office (opening times) and ticket machine. You must buy your ticket before you board.

Other staffed stations
Dawlish, Teignmouth, Newton Abbot, Torquay and Paignton all have ticket offices and ticket machines. You must buy your ticket before you board.

If you are boarding at an unstaffed station that does not have ticket buying facilities you can buy your ticket on the train from the Conductor.

You can also buy at other stations on the national rail network that have a ticket machine or ticket office.

Ways to save

Devon & Cornwall Railcard
If you live locally you and a friend can save a third on Off-Peak travel in the two counties. Just £12 a year.
Read more

National railcards
Get a third off many rail journeys nationwide. Most railcards cost £30 a year.
Read more

Groupsave
Groups of 3 to 9 people travelling together get a third off Off-Peak Day Return fares on GWR services.
Read more

Devon Day Ranger
Explore Devon’s rail network for a day. The Ranger covers all routes in Devon, plus the Tamar Valley Line.
£16 Adult | £8 Child (5-15).
Read more

Child fares
Under 5s travel free and do not require a ticket. 5-15 year olds are half price.

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