Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways01766 516000workSteam RailwayThe Ffestiniog Railway is the oldest independent railway company in the world, established in 1832.
The railway takes you on a 13½ mile journey from the harbour in Porthmadog to the slate-quarrying town of Blaenau Ffestiniog. Our historic trains climb over 700 feet from sea level into the mountains through tranquil pastures and magnificent forests, past lakes and waterfalls, round horseshoe bends (even a complete spiral) clinging to the side of the mountain or even tunnelling through it.
Single trip 1 hour and 10 minutes, return trip 2 hours and 30 minutes. Group rates available, advanced group booking essential.
One of the famous 'Great Little Trains of Wales'.Harbour StationPorthmadogGwyneddLL49 9NFUnited Kingdom52.923951351320-4.127097145680http://www.festrail.co.uk
Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways
Steam Railway
Ffestiniog Railway
Ffestiniog Railway
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The Ffestiniog Railway is the oldest independent railway company in the world, established in 1832.
The railway takes you on a 13½ mile journey from the harbour in Porthmadog to the slate-quarrying town of Blaenau Ffestiniog. Our historic trains climb over 700 feet from sea level into the mountains through tranquil pastures and magnificent forests, past lakes and waterfalls, round horseshoe bends (even a complete spiral) clinging to the side of the mountain or even tunnelling through it.
Single trip 1 hour and 10 minutes, return trip 2 hours and 30 minutes. Group rates available, advanced group booking essential.
Map reference: SH 571384 Lat: 52.92395 Long: -4.12710
Porthmadog Harbour Station (LL49 9NF) is situated on main A487 at the Southern end of Porthmadog. Blaenau Ffestiniog Station (LL41 3ES) is situated in the centre of the town on the main A470, adjacent to the Conwy Valley Railway.
Parking: with charge
Accessible by Public Transport: 1 mile from Porthmadog (National Rail) station
Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways
Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways
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Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
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Children welcome
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