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Swanage Railway

Enjoy a nostalgic steam-train ride on the Purbeck line. Steam trains run most weekend throughout the year with daily running Apr to Oct.

Railway Station Approach
Swanage
Dorset
BH19 1HB

Tel: +44 01929 425800

Road Directions

From the west: the nearest major road is the A351. Park at Norden Park and Ride off A351 just before Corfe Castle village.

From the east: catch the car ferry between Sandbanks and Studland then follow road signs for Swanage.

Public Transport Directions

From the west: the nearest mainline train station is Wareham (on the London Waterloo to Weymouth line). Catch the number 40 or X43 Wilts and Dorset bus from Wareham Station to Swanage Bus/Train Station. Please note the X43 runs from 24 July to 5 September.

From the east: Catch the train to Bournemouth then switch to the Wilts and Dorset bus number 50 to Swanage Bus/Train Station.

To plan your journey contact Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit their website: www.travelinesw.com to look up timetables.

Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult Return£9.00 per ticket
Child Return£7.00 per ticket
Family Return£26.00 per ticket

Ticket prices vary according to journey and time of day - Visit: www.swanagerailway.co.uk If you live within the Purbeck District Council area, you are entitled to 50% off all fares on regularly scheduled services with the Residents Discount Card. These exclude Santa Specials, Dining Trains and most Special Events. If you are aged 60 or over, you are entitled to 25% off all fares on regularly scheduled services with your Swanage Railway Senior Saver Card. Exclusions are The Wessex Belle, Yellow Timetable trains during July and August and certain Special Events.

Opening Times

Open All Year

01/01/2010 to 31/12/2010

* Times and dates vary - please see timetable on www.swanagerailway.co.uk

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