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Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult one-way | from £2.20 to £7.00 per ticket |
| Adult return | from £2.70 to £13.00 per ticket |
| Child one-way | from £1.10 to £5.00 per ticket |
| Child return | from £1.60 to £8.00 per ticket |
| Child under 5 years old | Free |
| Dogs | from £1.00 to £2.00 per ticket |
| Family return | £37.00 per ticket |
Tickets may be purchased from our main ticket offices at Swanage, Corfe Castle and Norden. Our offices accept cash and card payments with Contactless and Apple pay.
Tickets may also be purchased on the train but card payments cannot be made on-train.
Adult Fares apply to age 16 years and above - there are no Senior Discounts.
Child Fares are available between the ages of 5 and 15 years. Children under 5 are FREE.
A Family Ticket may be used by 2 Adults & 3 Children or 1 Adult & 4 Children.
Registered Disabled Passengers and their Carer will be carried at the child rate.
Revised Fares apply for Special Events - Please check for details on our event page or call our reservations on 01929 475207.
TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2018
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent1877
- Very Good620
- Average80
- Poor31
- Terrible6
Recent Reviews:
- gagensl24Greater London, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesFantastic restoration of a true Country/seaside railway.
Sunday, 11th November 2018This is not to be missed. Booking is easy in the ticket office, or even better value on line, which is really easy to complete. The ride alone is great, and the stations/halts are a perfect... Read full review - Brian DStevenage, England, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyFamily outing
Monday, 12th November 2018Love this little bit of nostalgia trip from Corf (Nordon car park) to Swanage its always charming even on a rainy day and the grandchildren had fun. Understand must be expensive to run and keep going... Read full review - jim bDerby, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesSpot Southern Railways excellent Bullied Pacific LocomotivesMonday, 12th November 2018One of the best railways in the country, especially as it has some first class locomotives from Southern Locomotives. - For a 'song' you too can part own the fleet of 7 engines. Read full review
Further Information
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: Contact Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit their website: www.travelinesw.com to look up bus timetables.
Facilities
Other
- Gift Shop
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.
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
Establishment Features
- Dogs Accepted
- Open All Year
- Toilets - at Norden, Corfe Castle and Swanage stations
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
Parking & Transport
- Coach Parking
- Parking (charge) - £3.20 per car for all day at Norden Car Park. £5 for coaches - 5 spaces available.
Payment Methods
- MasterCard accepted
- Special group rates
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
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
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.
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
Saturday, 1st December 2018 - Sunday, 2nd December 2018
Saturday, 8th December 2018 - Sunday, 9th December 2018
Saturday, 15th December 2018 - Sunday, 16th December 2018
Friday, 21st December 2018 - Monday, 24th December 2018
Santa SpecialsMeet Santa in Dorset at the Swanage Railway this Christmas! Tickets now available to book online.- more info
Norden Railway Station, Corfe CastleNorden Railway Station is situated to the north of Corfe Castle, directly adjacent and accessible from the main A351 road before you reach Corfe Castle village. Just follow the clearly marked brown tourism signs to Norden Car Park, where there is space for 350 cars. You can park all day long...
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Herston Halt Railway Station, SwanageHerston Halt is a request stop. Like many halts across the country, trains only stop on request. Travelling passengers should give early notice to the Guard on their train that they wish to alight here and passengers waiting for a train on the platform at Herston Halt should give a clear signal to...
Swanage Railway Station, SwanageCatch the Swanage Railway train from here to Herston, Harmans Cross, Corfe Castle or Norden. Swanage Station is the seaside terminus of the Swanage Railway branchline, with all the charm of a seaside holiday of days gone by. The station is in the centre of the town, with the main high street...
