Summer ’07 Rail Trips from Ivybridge Station

TEIGNMOUTH, DAWLISH & DAWLISH WARREN Mondays to Fridays * Change N/Abbot

Ivybridge d 08.25 11.25
Newton Abbot a 08.53* 11.52
Teignmouth is an historic port on the mouth of the Teign Newton Abbot d 09.07 11.53
Estuary with two different characters. Along the seaward Teignmouth a 09.14 12.00
edge of the town is “the Den”, a large area with lawn and Dawlish a 09.19 12.05
flower beds running between the promenade and an Dawlish Warren a 09.23 12.08
elegant Georgian crescent. There is a pier, theatre and Saturdays to 08/09/07
children’s play area and a miniature lighthouse. On the Ivybridge d 08.27 11.25
estuary side, the town is alive with waterside inns, a busy Newton Abbot a 08.55* 11.54*
harbour with boats for hire and ferries to take you across Newton Abbot d 09.38 12.30
to picturesque Shaldon just across the water. Teignmouth a 09.45 12.37
Dawlish a 09.50 12.42
Dawlish is a pretty resort famed for its black swans with a Dawlish Warren a 09.54 12.45
quiet relaxing feel in a Victorian and Georgian setting. At Mondays to Fridays
the heart of the town is a central park called the Lawn, an Dawlish Warren d ------ 17.06
attractive spot for families to play and relax amongst Dawlish d 16.02 17.10
chestnut trees, colourful flower beds and tall palms. The Teignmouth d 16.07 17.15
Brook river containing large numbers of trout runs through Newton Abbot a 16.14 17.21*
the gardens cascading over a series of small waterfalls on Newton Abbot d 16.14 17.30
its way to the sea. Ivybridge a 16.42 17.59
Saturdays to 08/09/07
A little further along the coast from Dawlish is Dawlish
Dawlish Warren d 17.07 17.44
Warren, a sandy gently-sloping beach on a spit of land
Dawlish d 17.11 17.48
that extends for 2 miles to the mouth of the Exe estuary.
Teignmouth d 17.16 17.53
Supervised by a team of lifeguards, it has all the Newton Abbot a 17.22* 17.59*
amenities and entertainments needed for a perfect Newton Abbot d 17.29 18.20
seaside break. Ivybridge a 17.58 18.48

ST IVES (CHANGE AT ST ERTH) Mondays to Fridays

Ivybridge d 09.06 10.16
St Erth a 11.09 12.10
The best way to arrive in St Ives is by train. Soak up the St Erth d 11.11 12.41
dramatic views on the St Ives Bay Line from St Erth as the St Ives a 11.22 12.53
line sweeps alongside the golden sands of Hayle Towans Saturdays to 08/09/07
through Carbis Bay and on to St Ives with the panoramic Ivybridge d 07.55 10.16
scenery of craggy cliffs and the colourful harbour. St Erth a 10.02 12.18
Explore the narrow streets into the heart of this St Erth d 10.11 12.41
picturesque town with its many galleries, independent St Ives a 10.22 12.53
shops, pubs and restaurants. Visit Tate St Ives and the Mondays to Fridays *Change Plymouth
Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Gardens St Ives d 13.56 16.25
St Erth a 14.08 16.38
(www.tate.org.uk/stives).
St Erth d 14.11 16.52
Plymouth a 15.55* 18.41
Plymouth d 16.44 18.43
Ivybridge a 16.59 18.58
Saturdays to 08/09/07
St Ives d 13.56 14.25
St Erth a 14.08 14.38
St Erth d 14.11 14.58
Plymouth a 15.55* 16.50*
St Ives Plymouth d 16.34 17.42
Ivybridge a 16.49 17.56

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LOOE (CHANGE AT LISKEARD)
# Service runs to 07/09/07
Mondays to Fridays #
Take a trip on the scenic Looe Valley Line and explore Ivybridge d 09.06 10.16
the natural beauty of South East Cornwall by train. The Liskeard a 09.47 10.57
branch line from Liskeard to Looe is recognised as one of Liskeard d 09.56 11.01
the most picturesque railway journeys in Britain and Looe a 10.23 11.29
enjoys wonderful views from the train window – it’s also Saturdays to 8/09/07
great for bird watching! Ivybridge d 07.55 10.16
Liskeard a 08.38 11.01
Looe has a fine sandy beach right in the middle of the Liskeard d 08.41 11.04
town, 10 minutes walk from the railway station. It also has Looe a 09.09 11.31
access to the South West Coast Path and the hidden Mondays to Fridays *Change Plymouth
beaches and coves along it. Looe d 14.30 17.10
There are plenty of things to do in Looe – the quayside is Liskeard a 15.00 17.37
full of boats offering day trips out, and the streets are a Liskeard d 15.30 18.13
maze of alleyways and back lanes to explore. Plymouth a 15.55* 18.41
Plymouth d 16.44 18.43
Ivybridge a 16.59 18.58
Saturdays to 8/09/07
Looe d 14.30 15.49
Liskeard a 15.00 16.16
Liskeard d 15.30 16.20
Plymouth a 15.55* 16.50*
Plymouth d 16.34 17.42
Ivybridge a 16.49 17.56

Mondays to Fridays
Looe Harbour Ivybridge d 09.06 10.16
St Austell a 10.19 11.27
EDEN PROJECT (BUS SERVICE FROM ST AUSTELL) St Austell d 10.30 11.40
Eden Project a 10.49 11.49
Saturdays to 8/09/07
Cornwall’s Spectacular Eden Project is easy to reach Ivybridge d 07.55 10.16
thanks to “The Eden Branch Line” operated by Truronian St Austell a 09.13 11.32
providing a high quality link between St Austell railway St Austell d 09.30 11.40
station and Eden. The easy access bus connects with Eden Project a 09.49 11.59
key trains. Through train and bus tickets are available, Mondays to Fridays *Change Plymouth
which include admission to Eden. No advance booking is Eden Project d 14.20 17.00
necessary. St Austell a 14.39 17.19
St Austell d 14.59 17.40
Plymouth a 15.55* 18.41
BARNSTAPLE (SATURDAY THROUGH TRAIN) Plymouth d 16.34 18.43
Ivybridge a 16.49 18.58
Saturdays to 8/09/07
Barnstaple, an ancient North Devon town, now boasts a Eden Project d 14.30 15.15
thriving, partly pedestrianised centre including the St Austell a 14.49 15.34
Greenlanes complex and traditional Pannier Market. The St Austell d 14.59 15.47
town features many fine buildings and attractive alleyways Plymouth a 15.55* 16.51*
such as the famous “Butchers’ Row”. Within the town Plymouth d 16.44 17.42
Ivybridge a 16.49 17.56
centre you will also discover many excellent places to eat,
plus a Museum and Heritage Centre. Barnstaple is
*Change Newton Abbot ^Change Exeter
renowned for its parks and floral planting having won BARNSTAPLE
numerous accolades in the prestigious National Britain in Return Timings - ^ *^
Bloom competition. Barnstaple d 14.35 15.44
Exeter St Davids a 15.41 16.45
There is a through train for Barnstaple on Saturdays Exeter St Davids d 15.51 16.51
leaving Ivybridge at 08.27, arriving at Barnstaple at Newton Abbot a 16.15 17.22
10.24 Newton Abbot d 16.15 17.29
Ivybridge a 16.43 17.58
PENZANCE & TRURO
Mondays to Fridays
Ivybridge d 09.06 10.16
Penzance is the largest town on the Land’s End Truro a 10.38 11.44
peninsula. With its harbour, regular ferries to the Isles of Penzance a 11.22 12.22
Scilly in the summer, the National Lighthouse Museum Saturdays to 08/09/07
and the Penzance Museum and Art Gallery (housing one Ivybridge d 07.55 10.16
Truro a 09.30 11.49
of the largest collections of art from the famous Newlyn
Penzance a 10.13 12.31
School) there is plenty to see and do.
Mondays to Fridays *Change Plymouth
Penzance Railway Station is located close to the town Penzance d 14.00 16.44
centre adjacent to the harbour and the bus station where Truro d 14.41 17.23
there are connections to the pretty villages of Newlyn, Plymouth a 15.55* 18.41
Mousehole and Marazion – home of the magnificent St Plymouth d 16.44 18.43
Michael’s Mount. Through train and bus PlusBus tickets Ivybridge a 16.59 18.58
are available – for details contact Traveline 0871 200 22 Saturdays to 08/09/07
33. Penzance d 14.00 14.50
Truro d 14.41 15.29
Truro boasts one of the best shopping centres in the Plymouth a 15.55 16.50
West. There are two busy covered markets to augment Plymouth d 16.34 17.42
the shops and on Lemon Quay is the Creation Centre, an Ivybridge a 16.49 17.56
arcade of specialist shops beneath the same roof as the
Pannier Market. This beautiful cathedral city lies close to
the confluence of the Truro and Fal rivers offering
opportunities for relaxing boat trips.
*Change Newton Abbot ^Change Exeter
Mondays to Fridays *^ ^
EXMOUTH (ALL EXMOUTH TRAINS CALL AT EXETER Ivybridge d 08.25 11.25
CENTRAL) Newton Abbot a 08.53 11.52
Newton Abbot d 09.03 11.53
Exeter St Davids a 09.21 12.34
Exeter St Davids d 09.45 12.45
Exmouth is at the start of the UNESCO designated Exmouth a 1013 13.13
Devon Heritage Coast and is well known for its two miles NB: there is also a through service from
of golden sand and fascinating rock pools which make it a Ivybridge dep 13.48, arrive Exmouth 15.13
favourite destination for adults and children alike. Saturdays to 08/09/07 ^ *
Beautiful parks and gardens run parallel to the broad Ivybridge d 08.27 11.25
Esplanade and have a wide range of attractions including Newton Abbot a 08.55 11.54
a model railway and boating pools. Newton Abbot d 08.55 12.30
Exeter St Davids a 09.16 13.09
The estuary of the River Exe is internationally known for Exeter St Davids d 09.18 13.18
its wildlife and an important habitat for wading and or 09.45
migrating birds. Great views of the Exe can be enjoyed Exmouth a 09.42 13.42
from the Avocet Train Line from Exeter To Exmouth. or 10.13
Mondays to Fridays ^ *
Exmouth d 14.50 16.20
Exeter St Davids a 15.17 16.45
Exeter St Davids d 15.50 16.50
Newton Abbot a 16.14 17.21
Newton Abbot d 16.14 17.30
Ivybridge a 16.42 17.59
Saturdays to 08/09/07 ^ *
Exmouth d 14.50 16.20
Exeter St Davids a 15.18 16.44
Exeter St Davids d 15.51 16.51
Newton Abbot a 16.15 17.22
Newton Abbot d 16.15 17.29
Exmouth Boating Lake Ivybridge a 16.43 17.58

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 Mondays to Fridays *Change at N/Abbot
T/T = Through Train
Ivybridge d 08.25 11.25 13.48
EXETER ST DAVIDS Newton Abbot a 08.53* 11.52 14.14
WITH FREQUENT CONNECTION TO Newton Abbot d 09.03 12.03 14.15
EXETER CENTRAL Exeter St Davids a 09.21 12.21 14.38
(Exeter Central) a ------- 14.48
T/T
Exeter is full of colourful character, history Saturdays to 08/09/07
and heritage and offers a delightful mix of Ivybridge d 08.27 11.25 12.48
high quality attractions, restaurants and Newton Abbot a 08.55 11.54* 13.14
excellent shops in a setting of architectural Newton Abbot d 08.55 12.39 13.15
splendour. Exeter St Davids a 09.16 12.59 13.36
From the magnificent Cathedral and Mondays to Fridays
historic quayside to the Guildhall and (Exeter Central) d ------- 15.38 16.42
T/T
Royal Albert Memorial Museum and the
Exeter St Davids d 15.18 15.50 16.50
city walls, Exeter has a long and
Newton Abbot a 15.39* 16.14 17.21*
interesting past from Roman times. Free Newton Abbot d 15.56 16.14 17.30
walking tours are available daily (am and Ivybridge a 16.24 16.42 17.59
pm) arranged by the City Council’s Red Saturdays to 08/09/07
Coat Guides covering topics like Medieval (Exeter Central) d ------- 15.39 16.41
Exeter, Roman Exeter, Ghosts and T/T
Legends, and Cathedral to Quay. For Exeter St Davids d 15.19 15.51 16.51
detailed information contact Exeter Newton Abbot a 15.40* 16.15 17.22*
Guided Tours Information & Booking Newton Abbot d 16.07 16.15 17.29
Office – tel 01392 265203 or e-mail Ivybridge a 16.35 16.43 17.58
guidedtours@exeter.gov.uk

Please check the details of your journey carefully before you travel. The National Rail
Information number is 08457 48 49 50 (24 hours). Textphone 0845 65 50 600
www.nationalrail.co.uk. Call in advance if you can and always ask for cheapest fare options
From Ivybridge Adult Child Group Save
Cheap Day 5-15 Years
Return
Barnstaple £9.50 £4.75 £19.00
Dawlish £4.50 £2.25 £9.00
Dawlish Warren £4.50 £2.25 £9.00
Exeter £6.00 £3.00 £12.00
Exmouth £7.50 £3.75 £15.00
Teignmouth £4.50 £2.25 £9.00
Eden Project incs train, bus & entrance fee £24.50 £11.00 -
Looe £6.50 £3.25 £13.00
Penzance £10.50 £5.25 £21.00
St Ives £10.50 £5.25 £21.00
Truro £9.50 £4.75 £19.00

Cheap Day Return Fares are available on the 0825 and later trains Monday to Friday and at any
time on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays. Railcard Discounts apply subject to railcard
conditions. GroupSave Fares allow up to 4 people to travel together for the cost of 2 cheap day
return fares. Up to 4 additional children can travel at the same time for just £1 return each!
GroupSave not available on Virgin Trains. Groups of 10 or more may be eligible for other
discounts. Day Ranger Tickets are available at £10 each for adults and £2 for children (NB
Railcard Discounts also apply to Adult Day Ranger Tickets).
For further information phone 08457 000 125 for First Great Western Customer Services.
All fares and times correct at the time of going to print in June ’07. No responsibility can be accepted for any errors or
omissions in this leaflet. Published by the Ivybridge Rail Users’ Group with assistance from the Devon & Cornwall Rail
Partnership (01752 233094) and Ivybridge Town Council (01752 893815). Photographs by kind permission "(c) Simon
Lewis www.westcountryviews.co.uk"