OPERATING DATES   The operating dates for the Torbay Express 2012 season will be:-   Sunday 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd July 5th & 19th August 2nd, 9th & 16th September

 

 

Indulge yourself with a very special day out on the Torbay Express, one of the most famous express steam trains of the post-war years.  Journey back with us to the romantic days of steam and summer holiday excursions to the seaside resorts of the English Riviera.  Our steam-hauled train follows the route of Brunel’s picturesque Great Western Railway, speeding across Somerset and around the beautiful Devon coastline on one of the most enchanting railway journeys in the world.

 

Enjoy a leisurely break of up to five hours at the seaside resort of Paignton or stay aboard for our ultimate destination of beautiful and historic Dartmouth.

 

Operating on summer Sundays the Torbay Express departs Bristol Temple Meads at 09.10 on its scenic journey to the West and the spectacular coastal route to Torbay.  Arrival back in Bristol is at 20.40.

 

Historic steam locomotives include 71000 Duke of Gloucester and 35028 Clan Line plus 70000 Britannia, which recently hauled the Royal Train! Travel is in heritage carriages with comfortable seats and large picture windows.

 

Local attractions at Dartmouth include the nearby National Trust properties of Greenway House and Coleton Fishacre, the Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth Castle, cruises on the River Dart and of course the fashionable and fascinating waterside town of Dartmouth itself. 

 

  

Premier Dining fares include at seat silver service dining: a hearty English breakfast, morning and afternoon tea and coffee, a four course dinner with coffee and chocolates served after a champagne-assisted departure on the return journey.

First Class First Class fares include a complimentary service of morning tea and coffee with Danish Pastries and an afternoon Devon Cream Tea on the return journey. There is also an at seat service of light meals and snacks for purchase from the day’s menu.

Standard Class passengers can purchase sandwiches, snacks and drinks from the buffet.

 

A selection of wines and other alcoholic and soft drinks are available for purchase on board.

 

Premier Dining £199

First Class £125

Standard Class £79

 

The above fares apply to all joining stations. We regret that Premier Dining is not available to customers boarding at Taunton.

 

Premier and First Class seating is in deep-cushioned armchairs at tables of four with a limited number of tables for two, both with window seats.  Guaranteed tables for two can be reserved at a £25 per seat supplement.  Standard class seating is at tables of four.

 

SPECIAL OFFERS

• Party of Four reduction of £20 in all classes on all trains.
• Child fare (under 16) of £49 in Standard Class on all trains.
• Early Booking Discount of 5% on July trains if booked before 30th April - quote reference EBD2 for online booking

 

Station
Bristol Temple Meads	dep. 09.10	ret. 20.40
Weston-Super-Mare	dep. 09.50	ret. 20.00
Taunton	dep. 11.00	ret. 18.45
Paignton	arr. 12.15	dep. 17.15
Kingswear (for Dartmouth)	arr. 12.55	dep. 16.45

The above times are approximate; final times will be confirmed when tickets are despatched.