Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog),
Tremadog Road,
Porthmadog,
LL49 9DY
Tel: 01766 513402
Fax: 01766 513402
Email: info@whr.co.uk
Web: http://www.whr.co.uk

 

Join us for a train ride with a difference. Climb on board one of our heritage carriages for a short trip through the Snowdonia countryside. On the return journey, the train stops at the engine sheds, where you can climb on one of our steam or diesel locomotives and see how things work for yourself. Ideal for families with young children...... and for kids up to the age of 90!

Hands-on Experience
The WHR(P) is one of the few steam railways where you get chance to visit the engine sheds as part of your ride and climb on board the engines, work the levers and see for yourself how things work. Find out what makes our steam locomotive “Karen” a tank engine. Meet “Beano” the horse and see how narrow gauge railways worked before steam locomotives came along...... You can also sit at the controls of our small blue shunting locomotive and discover why you drive it sideways, or climb into the cab of one of the largest narrow gauge engines in the UK.

Outside the sheds, have a go at working the buttons and switches inside our diesel shunter “Badco”. On certain selected days, you can also have a ride on our new miniature railway.

The Train Ride
Ride in our vintage coaches, some of which are over 100 years old. See where the Prime Minister sat when he visited the railway in 1892. The train starts at Porthmadog (WHR) station, and trundles through the meadows of Snowdonia to Traeth Mawr. Look out for views of the mountains and the towering bulk of the old sea cliffs. The train also stops at Pen-y-Mount, where you can leave the train here and explore the network of footpaths through the surrounding countryside.

Opening Times.
Trains run every day from 15th March – 2nd November, though we’re closed on some Mondays and Fridays in October.

Trains leave Porthmadog (WHR) station at 10:30, 11:30, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 and 16:00. The 16:00 train doesn’t run in October or November.



Join us for a Summer Steam Spectacular from 19th July – 31st August. Steam trains are running every day through the summer holidays. Our vintage steam locomotive “Gelert” will be in service.

There’s a double steam spectacular July 28th – August 29th when steam trains return to the Cambrian Coast main line between Machynlleth, Barmouth & Porthmadog. “The Cambrian” runs from Mondays to Fridays, and continues to Pwllheli on certain days.

Passengers on “The Cambrian” can also get a discount of 10% on a ride on the Welsh Highland Railway (Porthmadog). Simply come to our shop and show your ticket from the main line train.

Visit our website www.whr.co.uk for full details of special events taking place.

Fares:
Adult £5.50, Child £3.00, Concession£4.50
Family ticket £15.00
A complete visit takes around 45 minutes, including short train ride and extended stop at the engine sheds. Tickets are valid all day, so you can have as many extra rides as you wish for free!

Wheelchair access and Other Practicalities:

  • A wheelchair accessible coach is available on all trains. It takes two wheelchairs at a time. Wheelchair users travel free. No need to book in advance, but give us a call if you can to let us know you’re coming.
  • The rest of the site is fairly level – there’s a full Access Statement on our website www.whr.co.uk.
  • The car park at Porthmadog station is free, though it fills up quickly at busy times. There’s more parking over the level crossing, but you’ll have to pay.
  • Well behaved dogs travel free.

Directions:
By car - we’re on the A487 next to Porthmadog main line railway station. If you’re coming from Caernarfon, look out on the left as you enter town. If you’re coming from Porthmadog town centre and the south, we’re on the right just after you pass Tesco! There’s a free car park at our station.

Bus:
Bus services stop outside our entrance, and the National Express coach stop is a few hundred yards away.
Phone 0870 6082608

Train:
We’re opposite Porthmadog’s main railway station, served by trains from Pwllheli, Harlech, Barmouth and Machynlleth.
Phone 08457 484950

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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