Rheilfford Ffestiniog Railway

Winter timetable currently in operation; summer timetable dates to be added shortly

The Ffestiniog Railway is a narrow gauge line, based at Harbour Station at Porthmadog in Wales. Regular steam trains run along the 13½ mile line to Blaenau Ffestiniog through some spectacular scenery, crossing 'The Cob' by the sea at Porthmadog at the start of their journey. The line is so steep that heavy trains require the use of a famous and unique design of steam locomotive, the 'Double Fairlie', which can only be seen on this line and its sister line, the Welsh Highland Railway (Caernarfon).

One of the unique 'DOuble Fairlie' steam engines on the Ffestiniog Railway
Main information telephone number: 01766 516000
 
  Steam trains operating regularly? Yes
  Diesel trains operating regularly? On certain dates and services - see timetable
Main Station/Centre Address:

Harbour Station ,
Porthmadog,
Gwynedd
LL49 9NF

 
Other Stations:

Minffordd, Tan-y-Bwlch, Tanygrisiau, Blaenau Ffestiniog

 
Web-site address: www.festrail.co.uk
 
Length of line: 13½ miles
 
Ample car parking is available on site at Minffordd, Tan-y-Bwlch, Tanygrisiau and Blaenau Ffestiniog, for a modest £2 daily charge.
 
Other local amenities:
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Standard Ticket Prices (other fares available, different fares and restrictions may apply on Special Event days, including Santa Specials):
  Adult Day Rover: £ 17.50    
 

Child Day Rover (age 5 - 15):

 £ 8.75 One child travels free per fare-paying adult  
  Senior Day Rover: £15.75    
 

Dogs and cycles (charge per return journey):

     
   

 
Operating Dates (click on a coloured date to display the timetable for that date): Winter dates only at present
Ffestiniog Railway operating dates
 
Catering facilities available:
 

 
PORTHMADOG - A cafeteria is available, serving hot and cold meals, snacks and drinks. Prices not available.
TAN-Y-BWLCH - A cafeteria is available, serving hot and cold meals, snacks and drinks. Prices not available.
 
A buffet service is available on normal service trains.
 
PICNIC FACILITIES are available at Tan-y-Bwlch.
         
FACILITIES FOR DISABLED VISITORS and FAMILIES WITH PRAMS OR PUSHCHAIRS:
 

The low-level platforms at Blaenau Ffestiniog, Tan-y-Bwlch and Porthmadog, and catering facilities are easily accessible. Disabled lavatories are available, and adapted rolling stock is available on most service trains.

Some halts have limited disabled access; please contact the railway for details.
 
 
 
FAMILY FACILITIES:
  Baby change facilities are available at Porthmadog, Blaenau Ffestiniog and Tan-y-Bwlch, and a children's play area is also available at the latter station. Plenty of children's gifts are available in the well-stocked gift shops at Porthmadog, Tan-y-Bwlch and Blaenau Ffestiniog. Various family and children's events occur throughout the year.
 
 
OTHER FACILITIES:

Books, DVDs, postcards and other small gifts are also available in the shop .

Driver experience courses are available with a starting price of £575. Please visit www.ffestiniograilway.co.uk/guestdriving.htm for more details.

 
PUBLIC TRANSPORT CONNECTIONS
 

The nearest National Rail Network stations are Porthmadog, Blaenau Ffestiniog and Minffordd.

The nearest bus stops are immediately outside the stations at Porthmadog, Minffordd and Blaenau Ffestiniog, served by Express Motors Service 1B.

 
 
 

 

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