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Swanage Railway

Explore some of the finest parts of Dorset’s famous Jurassic Coast on a classic and historical vehicle of beauty

Standout list

Family-friendly

An adult and up to 4 children or 2 adults and up to 3 children can travel with the Family ticket.

Highlights

  • Embark the family on a truly unique experience that lets you explore some of the finest parts of Dorset’s famous Jurassic Coast on a classic and historical steam engine.
  • Board a full-size passenger train at service at the Isle of Purbeck’s railway with stops at Corfe Castle, Harman’s Cross and Herston.
  • Get off the train at any of the stations, explore the area surrounding them to have lunch at any of the picnic areas and visit the Victorian seaside town of Swanage.
  • Your ticket is for a return journey and also includes free entry to the Swanage Railway Museum.

What's included

  • Return railway ticket

  • Swanage Railway Museums free entry

  • Catering options

  • First Class travel

  • Pullman Class travel

Prepare for the experience

  • The provider’s email including a QR code is your e-ticket. Show it upon arrival over your mobile phone or print it out. 

Children information

  • Children under 5 years old can access free of charge.
  • Children under 17 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Accessibility information

  • Carers travel for free when accompanying any registered disabled passenger. Carers still need to visit the booking office on the day of their visit to obtain their own ticket.
  • Assistance dogs are permitted in the Buffets, the Dining Trains, the Station Shop or on the Santa Specials.
  • Please contact our team before booking should you require further accessibility information regarding the experience.

Ticket restrictions

  • This product is non-refundable.

Additional information

  • Dogs are welcome on board but must be kept on a lead and on the floor and, although the travel is free of charge on a single journey, a £3 fee apply to a return journey. 
  • Please note that toilets are only available at Swanage station.

 

Live date availability can be seen upon booking.

  • Duration: 1h.

The regular operating times are the following:

  • Daily:

Swanage Railway Museum

  • Open 10:30 am to 04:00 pm on dates the passenger train is operating.

Departure point

  • Start and end location: Swanage Railway, Station House, Swanage, Dorset BH19 1HB, England, United Kingdom.
  • Nearest station: Swanage Railway.
  • Itinerary length: 5.50 miles. 

Supplier information

This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and provided by Golden Tours.

Upon booking you will receive an instant order confirmation from VisitBritain and a second email including a QR code. You can download it to your mobile phone or print it out to show before boarding the train. This product is non-refundable.

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