Great Western Railway is once again repeating last summer’s offer of through tickets to Dartmouth by train, steam railway, and boat.

Dartmouth is unique as it has a railway station but no railway, with passengers catching a train to Kingswear on the opposite side of the River Dart, and then completing their journey by ferry.

Following its successful launch last year, Great Western Railway has again teamed up with the Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company to offer a combined ticket through to Dartmouth.

Visitors will travel by Great Western Railway train to Paignton where they will cross the platform to catch a steam train to Kingswear, from where a foot passenger ferry service will complete their journey to Dartmouth.

Bookings are available until Thursday, 2nd November except for Monday, 30th October, and tickets are only must be purchased in advance by 23.59 on the day before travel and reservations are mandatory.

Further information about the special through ticket can be found at Dartmouth through gwr.com, and for the Dartmouth Steam Railway & River Boat Company at dartmouthrailriver.co.uk.

GWR Director of Sales and Marketing, Amanda Burns, said: “We were really proud to start offering this through ticket last year and hundreds of people enjoyed the breathtaking journey to Dartmouth via GWR train, steam railway and boat.

“I’m really pleased that we’ve retained this partnership with Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company (DSRRB) and hope even more customers take this unique opportunity to travel to one of the most picturesque spots the South West has to offer.

“Purchasing your ticket couldn’t be simpler, either online or through the GWR app. Just remember to input Kingswear (for Dartmouth) in the journey planner and the following day you could be experiencing a truly memorable day out.”

Totnes MP Anthony Mangnall championed the launch of the ticket last year and is delighted to see it back on offer. Mr Mangnall said: “This partnership between GWR and the Dartmouth steam railway offers a romantic and unique way of arriving in South Devon. I hope even more residents, visitors and tourists take advantage of it again this year.”

Dartmouth Steam Railway and River Boat Company Managing Director John Jones said: “We’re really excited to be linking up again with GWR to offer visitors the opportunity to enjoy a trip on our steam trains and boats. Fingers crossed we get some amazing weather so passengers can climb aboard and enjoy the fantastic scenery.”