Swanage Railway
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The Swanage Railway offers a more intensive heritage steam and diesel timetable train service than virtually any other preserved railway. Steam and diesel galas, family fun events, plus regular evening and lunchtime Wessex Belle dining services complement themed events such as our highly popular Santa Special trains during the run up to Christmas. Our stations at Norden, Corfe Castle, Harmans Cross, Herston and Swanage provide access to historic villages, country walks and the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, whilst also providing a valuable transport service for the local community.
The Southern Railway atmosphere combined with a trip to Swanage with its award winning sandy beach is perfect for enthusiasts and families alike. The railway offers unrivalled views of historic Corfe Castle and this makes the line unique. Take a trip behind a restored steam locomotive and enjoy the local history, nature and much more during your journey. During the summer our trains run late into the evening giving you plenty more time to enjoy Swanage or Corfe Castle.
Swanage Railway is part of a great day out in Purbeck. There is so much more than just steam trains.
Swanage
Dorset
BH19 1HB
Tel: +44 (0)1929 425800
Road Directions
Travelling to the Swanage Railway by Road:
Please note that due to restricted Car Parking in the Swanage area, by far the best way to plan your visit to the Swanage Railway is to drive to our northern terminus at Norden where there is a large car park providing the option to Park & Ride.
There is a purpose-built visitors' building with disabled toilets and baby-changing facilities, and level footpaths to the Norden station platform.
For reference, the SatNav location info for GPS is as follows:
Norden Park & Ride BH20 5DW
Corfe Castle Station BH20 5EJ
Harman's Cross Station BH19 3EB
Swanage Station BH19 1HB
Public Transport Directions
Travelling to the Swanage Railway by Rail:
The nearest National Rail station is Wareham, served by a twice hourly service from London, Southampton, Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth. See below for details of bus services to connect from Wareham National Rail station to the Swanage Railway.
Travelling to the Swanage Railway by Bus:
Wilts and Dorset buses provide the best link between the main National Rail network and the Swanage Railway. In Swanage all Wilts & Dorset buses run to and from the bus station which is in the railway station forecourt with direct access to the steam trains. There are full timetables for the area on the Wilts and Dorset website www.wdbus.co.uk
Bus Service 40 runs from Poole to Swanage via Wareham and Corfe Castle, approximately every hour on Mondays to Saturdays and every two hours on Sundays and Public Holidays but every hour during the Summer Season.
Bus Service 50 runs from Bournemouth to Swanage via the Sandbanks Ferry every hour Monday to Saturday and also on Sundays and Public Holidays during the summer period, but runs less frequently on Sundays and Public holidays during the winter. During the summer OPEN TOP double deck buses are used on the 50 route which crosses the mouth of Poole Harbour on the chain ferry and then climbs through the magnificent Purbeck Hills to Swanage. The 50 bus now terminates at Bournemouth Interchange (ie Bournemouth Rail Station).
Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Please see website for ticket fares | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
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