South Tynedale Railway

2009 Timetable available shortly

The South Tynedale Railway is a fine example of a narrow gauge line, and is the highest of its kind in England. Steam trains run on many dates throughout the year, with additional days where trains are diesel-hauled. The narrow gauge line was opened in 1983, on the route of a former standard gauge line, and at present visitors can enjoy a 40-minute trip on the 2¼ mile long railway through the spectacular landscape of the South Tyne Valley between Alston and Kirkhaugh.

 

A steam engine runs round its train after arrival at Alston
Main information telephone number: 01434 581696
 
  Steam trains operating regularly? Yes - on specific dates - see timetable
  Diesel trains operating regularly? Yes
Main Station/Centre Address:

South Tynedale Railway
The Railway Station
Alston
Cumbria
CA9 3JB

 
Other Stations:

Gilderdale Halt (PRESENTLY CLOSED)

Kirkhaugh (NO ROAD ACCESS)
 
Web-site address: www.strps.org.uk
 
Length of line: 2¼ miles
 
Ample free car parking is available adjacent to the station at Alston
 
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Standard Ticket Prices (other fares and restrictions apply on Special Event days, including Santa Specials):
  Adult Return: £ 5.50 Adult Single: £ 3.30
  Child Return: £ 2.50 Child Single: £ 1.50
  Family (2 adults & 3 children) Return : £15.00 Infant (0 - 2), any journey: Free
  Dog ticket (any journey): £ 0.50    
  Cycle ticket (any journey): £ 0.50 N.B. - cyles carried subject to available space
         

 
Operating Dates (click on a coloured date to display the timetable for that date):
South Tynedale Railway operating dates
 
Catering facilities available: -
 

 

A cafe (not railway-owned) is available at Alston station.

Buffet facilities are available on some services.

 
PICNIC FACILITIES - many nice areas for picnics are situated within a short walk of Kirkhaugh station.
         
FACILITIES FOR DISABLED VISITORS and FAMILIES WITH PRAMS OR PUSHCHAIRS:
 

Specially adapted coaches are available for use by those with mobility difficulties.; pre-booking is advised (01434 381696).

A wheelchair- accessible toilet is available at Alston

 
 
 
FAMILY FACILITIES:
  Baby changing facilities are available at Alston.
 
 
OTHER FACILITIES:
A small gift shop is available at Alston, selling gifts, souvenirs, books, videos and confectionery.

 

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PUBLIC TRANSPORT CONNECTIONS
 

Bus services are infrequent and vary seasonally. Routes include Haltwhistle - Alston, Carlisle - Alston and Newcastle - Hexham - Alston - Penrith. Please check the public transport information line Traveline: 0871 200 22 33 or visit www.traveline.org.uk