Dartmouth

Dartmouth

Dartmouth is a picturesque harbour town in Devon featuring pastel-coloured houses and narrow streets. Visitors can enjoy river cruises, coastal steam railway trips, and quayside galleries and cafés. The town is situated on the River Dart, with nearby attractions including Torbay, Totnes, and the South Hams countryside.

Coach tours
2
From
£389
Next departure
27 Nov 2026
Duration
4–8 days
Operator
Shearings

There’s something wonderful about winding through Devon’s lanes when you don't have to worry about the driving. A coach holiday to Dartmouth drops you right in the heart of one of the South West's most beautiful harbours. With its pastel-coloured houses, charming narrow streets, and boats bobbing on the River Dart, it’s a truly picturesque spot, all watched over by the Britannia Royal Naval College.

Whether you fancy a relaxing river cruise, a stroll through the quayside galleries and cafés, or a trip on the coastal steam railway, there is so much to see. If you have a bit more time, the nearby gems of Totnes, Torbay, and the South Hams countryside are well worth a visit. Explore our Dartmouth coach holidays today and let us take the wheel.

2 tours visiting Dartmouth

  1. Paignton

    Paignton and Christmas Train of Lights Weekend

    Operated by Shearings

    Visiting › Paignton, Dartmouth, Exeter

    • Day 2 · Dartmouth Christmas Train of Lights Relax in Paignton today before the highlight of the weekend: our evening trip on the Christmas Train of Lights! Your festive illuminated journey starts at Queen's Park Station, Paignton, where the steam train with…
    • 4 days
    • Leaves 27 Nov 2026
    • 4 dates

    from £389

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  2. Paignton

    Paignton, Torquay and the English Riviera

    Operated by Shearings

    Visiting › Paignton, Plymouth, Devon, Exeter, Torquay +4 more

    • Day 6 · Dartmouth (optional) Day at leisure or Dartmouth and Totnes Relax in Paignton, or join our optional excursion to the seafaring town of Dartmouth, nestled along the banks of the River Dart. Before returning to Paignton, we stop at Totnes, a charming and historic town.
    • 8 days
    • Leaves 7 May 2027
    • 12 dates

    from £859

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When to go

Coach tours visiting Dartmouth, by departure month.

  1. Sept No tours
  2. Oct No tours
  3. Nov 1 tour from £389
  4. Dec No tours
  5. Jan No tours
  6. Feb No tours
  7. Mar No tours
  8. Apr No tours
  9. May 1 tour from £859
  10. Jun 1 tour from £899
  11. Jul 1 tour from £929

Places of Interest

Dartmouth Steam Railway

Dartmouth Steam Railway

The Dartmouth Steam Railway is a vintage train experience running from Paignton to Kingswear along the South Devon coast. Passengers enjoy views of Torbay and the River Dart from nostalgic carriages. The award-winning Round Robin excursion is a highlight, combining the steam train with a ferry crossing, a river cruise and a bus trip through three Devon towns.

Running along a gorgeous stretch of the South Devon coast, the Dartmouth Steam Railway takes passengers on a trip behind vintage locomotives from Paignton to Kingswear, right across from the historic port of Dartmouth. The tracks follow the old Great Western Railway route, skirting the edge of Torbay before winding through wooded countryside and along the River Dart, offering stunning views of the water the entire way.

The railway is most famous for its Round Robin excursion, an award-winning day trip that mixes several ways of getting around. You can ride the steam train, hop on a ferry across the river, enjoy a cruise between Dartmouth and Totnes, and finish the loop by bus, visiting three lovely Devon towns along the way. With its scenic views, nostalgic carriages, and the chance to wander around Dartmouth's waterfront, it's a relaxing day out that people of all ages enjoy.

Dartmouth coach holidays: FAQs

How much does a coach holiday to Dartmouth cost?

Coach holidays visiting Dartmouth start from £389 per person. That's the lowest price across the 2 coach tours with upcoming departures; each tour's own dates and prices are listed above.

How long are coach holidays to Dartmouth?

Coach holidays visiting Dartmouth last between 4 and 8 days, travel days included.

When do coach tours to Dartmouth depart?

Upcoming departures run from November 2026 to September 2028.

Which coach holiday companies go to Dartmouth?

Tours visiting Dartmouth are run by Shearings. You book directly with the operator.

Coach tours nearby

Paignton

Paignton

Paignton sits at the heart of the English Riviera on Devon's Torbay coast, with a wide red-gold beach, a traditional pier and a palm-fringed promenade. Family favourites include the zoo, the steam railway to Dartmouth and gentle bathing waters. With Torquay and Brixham close by and a mild, sunny climate, Paignton offers relaxed, old-fashioned seaside charm perfect for a leisurely coach break.
Totnes

Totnes

Totnes is a bohemian town on the banks of the River Dart in south Devon. Visitors are drawn to its independent boutiques, galleries, and Elizabethan pannier market. The town features a striking Norman castle and an ancient church, with the river offering boat trips to Dartmouth and easy access to Dartmoor and the South Hams.
Torquay

Torquay

Torquay is the sparkling capital of the English Riviera, where palm trees line a pretty harbour and marina on the Devon coast. Enjoy sandy beaches and coves, a lively waterfront of restaurants and bars, and attractions from Kents Cavern to Agatha Christie's Greenway nearby. With its mild climate, sea views and elegant Victorian villas, Torquay delivers a touch of continental glamour on the South West coast.
Teignmouth

Teignmouth

Teignmouth is a charming Georgian town on the South Devon coast. Visitors can enjoy classic seaside attractions including a long sandy beach and traditional pier, or explore the pretty working harbour. Situated on the English Riviera, it serves as a relaxing base for visiting nearby Dawlish, Totnes and the rugged beauty of Dartmoor.

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