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Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult Return | £11.50 per ticket |
| Child Return | £7.00 per ticket |
| Children under 3 | Free |
| Family Return (2 adults and 3 children or 1 adult and 4 children) | £32.00 per ticket |
Ticket prices vary according to journey and time of day - Visit: www.swanagerailway.co.uk.
"Freedom of the Line" are return tickets but also allow passengers to use them for multiple trips on the day of issue.
If you live within the Purbeck District Council area, you are entitled to 50% off all fares on regularly scheduled services with the Residents Discount Card. These exclude Santa Specials, Dining Trains and most Special Events.
If you are aged 60 or over, you are entitled to 25% off all fares on regularly scheduled services with the Swanage Railway Senior Saver Card. Exclusions are The Wessex Belle, Yellow Timetable trains during July and August and certain Special Events.
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2017
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent1465
- Very Good500
- Average69
- Poor20
- Terrible4
Recent Reviews:
- janetgonegardeningCheshire, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesGreat trip - shortage of cups of tea though!
Sunday, 23rd July 2017We had a great trip. We wanted to celebrate the joining of the railway to the mainline so parked at Dorchester South - the closest railway station to where we were staying, travelled a few stops on... Read full review - Joe1949Toronto, CanadaTrip Type:CouplesA Very Good Experience
Saturday, 22nd July 2017There are lots of preserved railways in the UK, many with much longer stretches of track. However we really felt the Swanage Railway had succeeded in making the most of e experience for visitors... Read full review - Adrian RExeter, United KingdomTrip Type:Friends getawayWonderfulSaturday, 22nd July 2017The perfect end to a walk on the coast. Walked from Corfe Castle to Swanage via Old Harry, got the train back to Corfe Castle. If you like steam trains, then this is just lovely. Read full review
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction
Awards
- Green Awards
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Green Tourism Business Scheme (Bronze) 2013 - Visit England
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Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2013 - TripAdvisor Awards
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2016 - South West Tourism
Jurassic Coast Quality Business Scheme - 2012 2012 - Regional and Miscellaneous
Dorset Tourism Award 2016 Gold 2016
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From The West:
The nearest major road is the A351.
Park at Norden Car Park off A351 just before Corfe Castle village.
From The East:
Catch the car ferry between Sandbanks and Studland then follow road signs for Swanage.
Public Transport Directions
By Train & Bus:
From The West:
The nearest mainline railway station is Wareham (on the London Waterloo to Weymouth line). Catch the number 40 bus from Wareham Railway Station to Corfe Castle East Street bus stop. It is then a short walk to Corfe Castle Railway Station.
From The East:
Catch the train to Bournemouth Railway Station then transfer to the number 50 bus to Swanage Bus/Railway Station. You can buy a combined train and bus ticket from any staffed South West Train station for this journey.
To plan your journey by public transport contact Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit their website: www.travelinesw.com to look up bus timetables.
Facilities
Other
- Gift Shop
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.
Key Features
- In countryside - Train travels between Norden and Swanage Town Centre
- Indoor Attraction
- No Smoking Attraction
- Outdoor Attraction
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors - Coach with easier wheelchair access and disabled toilets on some trains.
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Hearing loops in booking officer, shop and buffets.
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors - at Norden Car Park
- Ramp/Level Access - from car parks, into the Guards Van and open access coach
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors - only at Norden Car Park or Swanage seafront and some trains.
Parking & Transport
- Coach Parking
- Parking (charge) - £3.20 per car for all day at Norden Car Park. £5 for coaches - 5 spaces available.
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - On train service plus Swanage Station buffet (open daily) and Norden Station buffet (open most operating days)
- Picnic Site - at Norden Car Park
Payment Methods
- MasterCard accepted
- Max group size - 50
- Min group size - 15
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times
- Special group rates
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Dogs Accepted
- Open all year
- Toilets - at Norden, Corfe Castle and Swanage stations
Specialist Features
- Marketed towards children
- Marketed towards families
- Marketed towards senior citizens
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
Travel & Trade
- Group discounts available
- Min group size numeric qualifier - 15
Opening Times
| Open New Year |
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| Opening 2017 (1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2017) |
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* Please check our website for specific opening days and times.
