Powderham Castle
Powderham Castle is a lavish luxury home castle filled with antiques and tapestries with sections dating back to the 14th-century. The Castle is a remarkable place, with centuries of stories that the guides are are excited to share with the community and guests from near and far. Powderham Castle enjoys a unique, picturesque setting within an ancient deer park beside the Exe estuary, just south of Exeter. Over 600 years of history can be discovered within the walls of one of Devon's oldest family homes.
It's easy to reach Powderham Castle in Powderham, by train. Simply hop on a train to Starcross station - then it's an easy 25-minute walk from Starcross station by the river Exe.
For more visitor info including opening times, visit Powderham Castle’s website.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
| Ticket Machine | Unavailable |
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| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | There is no staff at the station. |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Unavailable |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
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| Left Luggage Website | https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ |
Facilities
| Shops | Unavailable |
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| Postbox | Unavailable |
| Telephones | Unavailable |
| Station Buffet | Unavailable |
| Station Buffet notes | No |
| ATM | Unavailable |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
| Nearest station with more facilities | Step Free Category C station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. |
Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
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| Toilets notes | Public toilets are available outside the station next to platform 2 |
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Unavailable |
WiFi
| WiFi | Unavailable |
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| WiFi notes | Find WiFi Hotspots near this station. |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Customer Service notes | Please visit https://www.railhelp.co.uk/gwr/ for GWR Help & Support. Or contact our social media team @gwrhelp. |
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| Customer help points | Available |
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 10 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Unavailable |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
| Cycle storage notes | Adjacent steps to platform 2 and on platform 2 |
| Cycle storage notes | There are stands available. |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Step free access is not available at the station. |
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| Ramps for train access | Unavailable |
| Wheelchairs | Unavailable |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Unavailable |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Unavailable |
| Accessible taxis | Accessible taxis are available at this station, please see below for more information |
| Accessible taxis notes | Starcross station has neither a taxi rank nor a cab office. Advance booking is essential. Consider using the following local operators or alternative station:
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First Class Lounge
Departures and arrivals from Starcross
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Exmouth | Great Western Railway | 16:31 | 2 | On time |
| to Paignton | Great Western Railway | 16:45 | 1 | On time |
| to Exmouth | Great Western Railway | 16:46 | 2 | On time |
| to Paignton | Great Western Railway | 17:16 | 1 | On time |
| to Exmouth | Great Western Railway | 17:22 | 2 | On time |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Paignton | Great Western Railway | 16:30 | 2 | On time |
| from Exmouth | Great Western Railway | 16:44 | 1 | On time |
| from Paignton | Great Western Railway | 16:45 | 2 | On time |
| from Exmouth | Great Western Railway | 17:15 | 1 | On time |
| from Paignton | Great Western Railway | 17:21 | 2 | On time |