Train Times - Fares
Using the calendar for 2009 and January 2010, please match the colour to the date you wish to travel. Most trains are steam hauled. Our timetable is subject to alteration without notice.
You can download a colour, printable PDF version here.
See our Events Page for details of extra special days on the Railway and our Steam and Romans package – April to end of October.
Click here to view our full timetable, which lists train times at all the intermediate stations as well as Ravenglass and Dalegarth for Boot. You can also download a
Fares
- Adult unlimited travel for the day – with free line guide - £10.80
- Child (aged 5-15 inclusive) - unlimited travel for the day – with free scratch card game to play as you travel - £5.40
- Child (under 5 free) - Free scratch card game given
- Adult single - £6.40
- Child single (aged 5-15 inclusive) - £3.20
- Family ticket - unlimited travel for the day – with free line guide and scratch cards - 2-adults, 2 children - £27.50
- Dogs - £1.50 per journey
- Cycles - £3.00 per journey
(Cycles must be pre-booked - 01229 717171)
Access for all visitors
Here at the Railway we aim to cater for all age groups and abilities. Arriving at Ravenglass there is level access from the car park to the shop and ticket office side entrance, level access to the trains and the toilets, while a ramp helps visitors to access Jan’s Café on Platform One.
At Dalegarth, our terminus station, there is level access from the platform to Fellbites Eatery, the Scafell Gift shop and the toilets. A ramped walkway affords access to the car park and to the lower ground floor Eskdale Room for all who prefer not to use the stairs from the upper floor.
Crucially, each train includes wheelchair friendly carriages. (The guard simply removes a side section of the carriage to allow easy access.) While it is helpful to know in advance if individual visitors using a wheelchair are travelling, it is really important for us to know if a party of wheelchair users are coming. (Please ‘phone us on 01229 717171 to book)
In theory access for all is possible at our intermediate stations, but as these are often unmanned we suggest that travel from Ravenglass or Dalegarth is preferable.
The Pullman Holiday Coaches
The two Pullman Holiday Coaches “Elmira” and “Maid of Kent”, owned by the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, are the last of these historic vehicles still available for public hire. Situated alongside the R&ER Station at Ravenglass the coaches provide an ideal base from which to explore the largely unknown delights of the Western Lake District.
There has been a community at Ravenglass since Roman times and today it is an unspoilt village situated on the estuary of the rivers Esk, Mite and Irt. There is a small Post Office and General Stores and two inns that serve meals. “The Ratty Arms” is the Railways’ own pub and is a conversion of the main line station building.
Originally built as Ambulance Cars during the First World War these coaches now each provide comfortable holiday accommodation for up to six people in three separate bedrooms. All bedrooms have double power points and heaters. One has twin beds and the other two have full size bunk beds. Bedding is provided but towels etc. should be brought with you. There is a washbasin with cold water in each bedroom. The kitchen is equipped with electric hot water boiler, cooker, microwave, fridge and all the necessary pans, crockery and cutlery. During the evenings enjoy the style of the Edwardian, inlaid-wood panelled, Living Room that comes complete with such modern comforts as colour television and night-store heater and electric fire. Each coach has its own toilet and self-heating shower compartment. Electricity costs are included in the hire fee.
For the duration of your stay you can explore to your heart’s content as a free ticket to travel on the Railway is given to the person booking the coach, while everyone else in the camping coach can travel at quarter fare for the duration of the holiday. A reduction is also given for entry into the Castle and Grounds at Muncaster.
CHARGES FOR 2009 SEASON –
Weeks commencing Saturday 21st March – Saturday 16th May £270.00
Weeks commencing Saturday 23rd May – Saturday 30th August £370.00
Weeks commencing Saturday 5th September – Saturday 24th October £250.00
The hire charges are irrespective of the number of people occupying the coach and are inclusive of VAT
To check current availability please send a message via our ‘contact’ page, or ‘phone Dave Jenner on 01229 717171 weekdays between 9.00am and 5.00pm
Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway - Tel: 01229 717171 | Email: steam@ravenglass-railway.co.uk | Site by Cypher