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Days Out by Train in Exeter and Essential Devon

Some of the most scenic railways journeys can be experienced in Devon. First Great Western trains operate services from Exeter to Exmouth, Dawlish and Barnstaple, running through beautiful countryside, picturesque villages and through nature reserves.

The Avocet Line is named after the bird that overwinters on the famous Exe estuary. It is a busy railway travelling down the 11 mile line from Exeter Central to Exmouth on the eastern side of the River Exe Estuary.

Click here to download the Avocet Line timetable.

The Tarka Line runs for 39 miles (60 minutes) between the city of Exeter and the ancient market town of Barnstaple. The line follows the gentle river valleys of the Taw and Yeo, home to the author Henry Williamson, whose classic tale 'Tarka the Otter' gives the railway line its name.

Click here to download the Tarka Line timetable, or download our suggested itinerary for a day out on the Tarka Line.

The Riviera Line is one of the most scenic stretches of main line railway in Europe. Following the line from Exeter to Newton Abbot, it sweeps along the sea wall and offers spectacular views of the River Exe estuary, English Channel coastline and magnificent red cliffs.

Click here to download a copy of the Riviera Line timetable.

This summer, Exeter & Essential Devon have teamed up with First Great Western to provide some fantastic 2-4-1 offers on local attractions when travelling by train.
 Visit their website for more information.

South West Trains run a high speed service from London Waterloo to Exeter. Sit back and relax as you travel through two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty - the Blackdown Hills and East Devon from Axminster to Exeter.

Click here to download the South West Trains timetable from Exeter to London Waterloo.