The Teign Valley Railway Company was given Royal Assent in 1863 and opened on 9 October 1882, branching from the Moretonhampstead and South Devon Railway's station at Heathfield, to Christow. In 1903 the line was extended to Exeter.
The Teign Valley Railway Company received royal approval in 1863 and began operations on October 9, 1882, connecting from the Moretonhampstead and South Devon Railway's station at Heathfield to Christow. In 1903, the railway line was expanded to Exeter.