Dartmouth Holiday Cottages

Self-Catering Holiday Cottages in and around Dartmouth in South Devon
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Getting to Dartmouth

By Car
From the North, take the M5 and then A38 towards Plymouth
Come off the A38 at Buckfastleigh and follow signs towards Totnes
From Totnes follow signs for Dartmouth

From the far South West take the A38 from Plymouth
Come off the A38 at South Brent and follow signs for Totnes
From Totnes follow signs for Dartmouth

Route planner and traffic information:
The RAC
The AA

By Coach
Getting to South Devon by coach is extremely enjoyable with numerous coach companies supplying routes into and around South Devon.

National Express
National Express picks up and drops off at Totnes, Ivybridge and Plymouth.
Visit the Website for more information, or Telephone 08705 808080.

By Rail
Deciding to travel to South Devon by train allows you to see some of the most beautiful scenery hidden from roads and motorways.  To find out train times heading to South Devon, contact your local station, or telephone one of the Tourist Information Centres in South Devon.

Alternatively, research on the The Trainline website

By Air
International and domestic flights to Exeter, Plymouth, Newquay and Bristol - Air South West. There are also independent transport schemes from Exeter Airport to South Devon towns.

Plymouth Airport
Exeter Airport
Bristol Airport
How to Get Around
For local transport enquiries, visit Traveline South West or telephone 0871 200 22 33. Or ask at a local tourist information centre about the best route for your journey.

By Bus
South Devon has an extensive bus network. There is also a vintage bus that operates between South Devon Railway, Buckfast Abbey and the town of Buckfastleigh - a great way of visiting several great attraction in one day.

For further enquiries, visit the Stagecoach or the First Group, websites.

By Train
One of the most popular attractions in Devon is the steam train and the South Devon scenic railway lines. Explore the old way of life on a ride through the tranquil landscape of the River Dart on the South Devon Railway or take the Paignton to Dartmouth Railway along spectacular coastline. Frequent trains run along the Riviera Line so why not take in Dartmoor, coastal and estuary views along Devon train tracks and visit Totnes, Newton Abbot, Teignmouth, Dawlish, Dawlish Warren or Starcross.

By Boat
Take a pleasure boat cruise along the Kingsbridge/Salcombe estuary, River Dart or out to sea, or paddle your own canoe!

By Foot
For information on car free days out and public transport around South Devon, ask for an "Out and About in South Devon" leaflet at a local tourist information centre.