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Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult Return | £13.00 per ticket |
| Child Return | £8.00 per ticket |
| Children under 5 | Free |
| Family Return (2 adults and 3 children or 1 adult and 4 children) | £36.00 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.
Registered Disabled Passengers and their Carer will be carried at the child rate.
Group discounted rate applies to pre-booked tickets for 15 or more people when tickets are purchased together.
Combined tickets for Swanage Railway and Corfe Castle Model Village are available at Swanage, Norden and Corfe Castle station booking offices on train operating days only.
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.
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.
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2017
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent1660
- Very Good560
- Average76
- Poor24
- Terrible5
Recent Reviews:
- 677Maurice_PSouthampton, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesSteam
Thursday, 19th April 2018Had a lovely trip in the observation car, behind a steam engine. The spring countryside looked very pretty and the banks were lined with thousands of primroses. Stopped off at Corfe Castle, and had a... Read full review - Julie Patricia BCala D`OrSuperbWednesday, 18th April 2018We arrived at the quaint station to wait for the train to go to Corfe Castle. It was amazing as the steam train arrived bellowing smoke The staff were great, very cheerful We sat in the viewing... Read full review
- JLCgladstoneSurrey, United KingdomTrip Type:Friends getawayExcellent -recommendedTuesday, 17th April 2018Used the steam train to get to Corfe Castle. It's great to support the volunteers who look after this line and a lovely way to travel this short distance. Great shops in the stations and an... Read full review
Gradings
- VAQAS VB Attraction
Awards
- Green Awards
.JPG&action=AwardImage "Green Tourism Business Scheme (Bronze)")
Green Tourism Business Scheme (Bronze) 2017 - South West Tourism
Jurassic Coast Quality Business Scheme - 2012 2012 - Regional and Miscellaneous
Dorset Tourism Awards 2017 - Silver Award 2017
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.
Journey Planning: 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
- Max group size - 50
- Min group size - 15
- No Smoking Attraction
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times
- 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) - £3.50 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
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Dogs Accepted - small charge applies.
- 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 people must pre-book tickets as a group to qualify for the group discount price.
Opening Times
| Open New Year |
|---|
| Opening 2018 (1 January 2018 - 31 December 2018) |
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* Please check our website for specific opening days and times.
Related
Friday, 12th October 2018 - Sunday, 14th October 2018
Autumn Steam GalaA Three Day Feast of Steam as the Swanage Railway home fleet is joined by at least one guest locomotive to work an intensive and varied timetable of both passenger and freight trains giving visitors the opportunity to ride behind as many of the engines as possible, as well as giving great photo...- more info
Friday, 11th May 2018 - Sunday, 13th May 2018
Diesel Gala and Beer FestivalA Three Day Feast of Diesel as the Swanage Railway home fleet is joined by a host of visitors and works an intensive and varied timetable of passenger trains giving visitors the opportunity to ride behind as many of the engines as possible, as well as giving great photo opportunities.
The Beer...- more info
Monday, 23rd April 2018 - Sunday, 29th April 2018
Visit Dorset Residents' Week - Swanage RailwayThe Swanage Railway runs through the beautiful Isle of Purbeck countryside from Norden Park & Ride, past the majestic ruins of Corfe Castle to the start of the Jurassic Coast at Swanage.
Offer: 2 adults for the price of 1. Offer applies to whole line return tickets only- more info
