2021 Timetable
Please note the 2021/2022 Train Timetable will be subject to short notice changes throughout the year.
Initially all tickets will only be available via our on-line portal and can be booked from Monday 12th April 2021
Click on coloured date to go to relevant timetable;
Public trains only run on days coloured:
RED, LIGHT BLUE GREEN LIGHT GREEN YELLOW, |
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Normal Service runs on Days Shaded Red. |
Five return train Service runs on Days Shaded Light Green. |
Day out with Thomas© Days Shaded Light Blue |
Special Timetable with frequent trains on Days Shaded Yellow |
Prebooked Polar Express™ ONLY when shaded Mauve |
No Service Trains run on days shewn in white or grey (though you can usually still hire one for yourself) |
Download a copy of the published timetable brochure and other timetables and brochures for local printing and/or reference.
Follow link for locomotive roster | Event | Heritage 'Bus |
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Railway CLOSED due to COVID–19 Pandemic. Please support our appeal | ||
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12th April | Buckfastleigh Station Site Opens from Monday 12th to Sunday 18th then Tuesdays, Thursday, Saturdays and Sundays ONLY | |
17th May | Steam train service starts; four return trips per day Pre–Booked tickets ONLY available from Monday 12th April | |
2nd to 4th July | Spring Day out with Thomas© Main Train Time Table | +++ |
27th to 30st August | Devon Diesel Society Beer Festival at Staverton | |
11th and 12th September | SDR Transport Gathering | +++ |
24th to 26th September | Autumn Day out with Thomas© Main Train Time Table | +++ |
25th to 31stOctober | Half term “Kids go for a Quid” week | |
25th to 28th November | Polar Express™ | |
2nd to 5th, 9th to 12th,16th –23rd December | Polar Express™ | |
27th to 30th December, PLUS Monday 3rdJanuary 2022 | Mince pie Specials | |
31st December, 1st to 2ndJanuary 2022 | Mince pies, Manor and More Gala |
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The SDR's LT Routemaster RM1872 |
To download a copy of the published timetable flyer click here.