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Visit Castle Drogo car-free
Buses from Exeter (50 min journey) stop at the bottom of the drive entrance to Castle Drogo.
Getting to Exeter: Trains run to Exeter from Bristol Temple Meads (60 mins), Taunton (25 mins), Plymouth (55 mins) and many other towns.
Buses run to Exeter from all local towns.
Check out our recommended route (below) and then use our journey planner (above) for door-to-door train, bus and walking routes.
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Three scenic train lines run to Exeter: The Tarka Line from Barnstaple, the Riviera Line from Paignton and the Avocet Line from Exmouth. Find out more.
Cycle path, National Route 28, the Dartmoor Way section between Moretonhampstead and Throwleigh passes about 30-minutes away from Castle Drogo. There are bike racks on site, located near the outside seating area for the cafe. Plan your cycle route here.
Several long-distance trails lead to Castle Drogo including the Two Moors Way and Dartmoor Way.
River Teign Walk and Dartmoor Ramble go from Dunsford in the East to Murchington in the West, King Arthur Way and Two Moors Way go from the A30 to Murchington. The Dartmoor Way goes from Murchington and Moretonhampstead.
This is the Castle Grounds map which shows walks inside the site. Walks in the wider estate are described under ‘Thing to see and do’ on the website.
Taxis often wait at Exeter St David’s train station, but you need to book ahead if you arrive at Exeter Central. Options include: Need a Cab – 01392 555 555 or Apple – 01392 666 666. From Okehampton try ATM – 07934 334 255.
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Getting to Castle Drogo car-free
Here's our recommended route to Castle Drogo. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By bus from Exeter
Bus 173 stops at the entrance. Buses leave from Sidwell Street shelter 40 (by the bus station), Central train station shelter 27 and St Thomas train station a few times per day (none on Sundays). The journey takes about 50 minutes. Hop off at Castle Drogo Drive.
It’s then about a 15-minute walk (uphill) to the visitor centre or you can get a lift on the property electric buggy.
Buses also stop at Sandy Park Inn, where it’s about a 40 minute walk starting from the river path before a steep uphill climb to the castle.
By train via Exeter
There are direct trains to Exeter Central and Exeter St David’s from:
- Devon: Axminster (35 mins), Barnstaple (70 mins), Crediton (15 mins), Eggesford (45 mins), Exmouth (25 mins), Honiton (25 mins)
- Somerset: Crewkerne (50 mins)
- Hampshire: Basingstoke (2.5 hrs), Wiltshire: Salisbury (110 mins)
There are direct trains to Exeter St David’s from:
- Devon: Newton Abbot (20 mins), Paignton (55 mins), Plymouth (55 mins), Tiverton Parkway (10 mins), Totnes (30 mins), Torquay (40 mins)
- Somerset: Bridgwater (40 mins), Castle Cary (45 mins), Taunton (25 mins), Weston-Super-Mare (55 mins)
- Bristol Temple Meads (60 mins)
- London Paddington (2 hrs 10 mins), Cornwall: Penzance (3 hrs)
Change for bus 173 – see above.
By bus via Exeter
There are frequent buses to Exeter from:
- Crediton (bus 5, a, b, c, 25 mins)
- Cullompton (1, 45 mins)
- Dawlish (2, 55 mins)
- Exminster (B, 23 mins)
- Exmouth (57, 58, 40 mins)
- Kenton (2, 30 mins)
- Newton Abbott (2, 50 mins)
- Ottery St Mary (44, 50 mins)
- Starcross (2, 35 mins)
- Teignmouth (2, 65 mins)
- Tiverton (1, 80 mins 55, 355)
There are regular buses to Exeter from:
- Axminster (44 & 44A, 100 mins)
- Bovey Tracey (38, 55 mins)
- Ivybridge (38, 2 hrs)
- Okehampton (6A, 5A, 60 mins)
- Seaton (9A, X30, 90 mins)
- Sidmouth (9, 9A, 50 mins)
- Totnes (7, 75 mins)
There are a few buses to Exeter from:
- Barnstaple (5B, 2 hrs 15 mins)
- Chulmleigh (5C, 75 mins)
- Morchard Bishop (369, 60 mins)
- Moretonhampstead (359, 173, 50 mins)
- Woodbury (T, 40 mins)
There are coaches from London, Penzance and Plymouth.
Change for bus 173 – see above.
About Castle Drogo
High above the ancient woodlands of the Teign Gorge stands Castle Drogo. Inspired by the rugged Dartmoor tors that surround it, the castle was designed and built by renowned 20th-century architect Sir Edwin Lutyens. Inside the last castle to be built in England, you can discover its precious treasures, fascinating stories and unique history. Outside, the Lutyens designed garden is colourful in all seasons, and there are miles of pathways to explore in the Teign Gorge. Follow the Hunters path down to the river Teign, or wander around the top of the gorge to take in incredible views across Dartmoor.
For any queries about visiting contact Castle Drogo on 01647433306 or [email protected]
Address: Castle Drogo, Drewsteignton, near Exeter, Devon, EX6 6PB. Visit Website