Dartmouth (England)

Dartmouth is a town in the English Riviera and South Devon region of Devon. A historic port location, Dartmouth's geography and seaside location combined with its traditional architecture make it an idyllic settlement popular with tourists from around Britain and the near continent.

By car
Dartmouth is on the A379 coastroad from Kingbridge to Torbay; if coming from the East it is easier to drive to Torbay and then follow the signposts, from the West, drive to Plymouth (or the Devon Expressway) and follow the signposts to Dartmouth.

Bus or rail
There are direct national coach (National Express) and rail links to Totnes and Paignton from London, Birmingham and even as far as Scotland. Taxis are usually available from both stations, otherwise local bus stops are just a few minutes walk away. During the main holiday periods, at certain times, it is possible to get off a modern train at Paignton and cross to the Steam Railway. You can then travel the last few miles through breathtaking scenery to Kingswear before crossing the Dart on one of the ferries.

Boat
Dartmouth has strong connection with the sea and arriving by boat is a perfectly feasible and enjoyable way to enter into the town and the surrounding area, Dartmouth Directory has more information about services people travelling by boat

Get around

 * The town is too small for a traveller to need a bus, by foot is the best way
 * There is a ferry between the two sides of the valley, there is a small charge for crossing

Buy
Dartmouth has the usual array of tourist products, art galleries and other outlets

Restaurants

 * Dart Marina has good food and rooms, see Sleep.
 * Dart Marina has good food and rooms, see Sleep.
 * Dart Marina has good food and rooms, see Sleep.
 * Dart Marina has good food and rooms, see Sleep.

Connect
As of Sept 2023, Dartmouth and its approach roads have 4G from EE, O2 and Vodafone, but a poor scratchy signal from Three. 5G has not reached this area.

Go next
Plymouth is to the west, Exeter is to the east and there is beautiful coastline all around the area.