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Welsh Highland Railway
Welsh Highland Railway
Steam Railway, next open Sat 6 Apr - Thu 2 May 2019
Details
The Welsh Highland Railway is the UK's longest heritage railway and runs for 25 miles from Caernarfon where trains start from beneath the castle walls for the journey to Porthmadog.
The trains, hauled by the world's most powerful narrow gauge steam locomotives, climb from sea level to over 650ft on the foothills of Snowdon, before zig-zagging dramatically down the steep hillside to reach Beddgelert, nestling in the heart of the National Park, then through the magnificent Aberglaslyn Pass and on to Porthmadog.
Passengers ride in some of the most comfortable carriages on any heritage railway in the UK, including first class Pullman luxury and freshly-cooked food delivered to your seat.
Rail Route: Caernarfon to Porthmadog.
Opening details
| Season Dates | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Sat 6 Apr - Thu 2 May 2019 | |
| Sat 4 - Thu 9 May 2019 | |
| Sat 11 - Sun 12 May 2019 | |
| Tue 14 May - Thu 6 Jun 2019 | |
| Sat 8 - Thu 13 Jun 2019 | |
| Sat 15 Jun - Thu 3 Oct 2019 | |
| Sat 5 - Sun 6 Oct 2019 | |
| Tue 8 - Thu 10 Oct 2019 | |
| Sat 12 - Sun 13 Oct 2019 | |
| Tue 15 - Thu 17 Oct 2019 | |
| Sat 19 Oct - Sat 2 Nov 2019 |
Prices
For details of fares, please refer to website.
Also see
Events at this Venue
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Sat 27 Apr | Pullman Afternoon Tea |
| Wed 1 May | Pullman Afternoon Tea |
| Sat 4 May | Pullman Afternoon Tea |
| Wed 8 May | Pullman Afternoon Tea |
| Sat 11 May | Pullman Afternoon Tea |
| Wed 15 May | Pullman Afternoon Tea |
Enquire now
www.festrail.co.uk
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St Helen's Road,
Caernarfon,
Gwynedd,
LL55 2YD
Location
Directions
Plan route using Google mapsMap reference: SH 481624 Lat: 53.13710 Long: -4.27147
Caernarfon Station (LL55 2YD) is situated close to the Castle on St. Helen's Road, approximately 10 minutes walk from the bus station and public car parks. Rhyd Ddu station is on the Sherpa bus network.
Parking: with charge
Accessible by Public Transport: 10 miles from Bangor station
Nearby
Local AccommodationFacilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Facilities for groups
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Telephone (public)
Accepts groups
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs accepted
Smoking not allowed
Facilities for visually impaired
