Choose your journey and book your tickets!
(Alternatively, look at the calendar view for an overview of dates for each service).
Easy-to-read timetable is available here.
Details of fares from intermediate stations can be found here.
“Glaslyn Venturer”
Porthmadog – Beddgelert & Return
Travelling the southern end of the Welsh Highland Railway, offering wide vistas of the mountains before steaming through the famous Aberglaslyn Pass. Approximately 75 minutes in Beddgelert village.
Duration: Approx. 3 hours / Sunday-Thursday
“Woodland Wanderer”
Porthmadog – Tan-y-Bwlch & Return
Heritage style service through the heart of the woodlands of the Snowdonia National Park. It is great for families and those with dogs, giving an hour break for a walk along the nature trail and refreshments at Tan-y-Bwlch Tea Room.
Duration: Approx. 2.5 hours / Up to 5 trains per day
“Gelert Explorer”
Caernarfon – Beddgelert & Return
(Pickup at Waunfawr available)
Modern carriages pulled by one of our NG/G16 Beyer-Garratt locomotives, which make an impressive sight steaming across the foothills of Snowdon, twisting and turning on their way to Beddgelert. A pre-order luxury hamper service and time to explore the famous village make for a grand day-out.
Duration: Approx. 5 hours / Sunday-Thursday
(Tickets from Waunfawr available here)
“Snowdonia Star”
Caernarfon – Porthmadog & Return
(Pickup at Waunfawr available)
Starting at Caernarfon station and travelling 25 miles ‘coast to coast’ across the foothills of Snowdon to its destination at Porthmadog. This train celebrates the dedication of the volunteers who rebuilt the line. A pre-order ‘Collect & Go’ hamper service, and time to enjoy the station facilities and explore the town make a great day out.
Duration: Approx. 7 hours / Friday & Saturday
(Tickets from Waunfawr available here)
“The Harbourmaster”
Porthmadog – Caernarfon & Return
(Pickup at Beddgelert/Meillionen available)
Starting at Porthmadog Harbour station and travelling 25 miles ‘coast to coast’ across the foothills of Snowdon to its destination beside the harbour and castle at Caernarfon. A pre-order luxury hamper service and time to explore this historic walled town make a great day out.
Duration: Approx. 7 hours / Friday & Saturday
(Tickets from Beddgelert/Meillionen available here)
“Mountain Spirit”
Porthmadog – Blaenau Ffestiniog & Return
We are delighted to offer a service along the full length of the Ffestiniog Railway as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of reopening to Blaenau Ffestiniog. Modern carriages constructed to the highest standards in our own workshops offer excellent views of the beautiful Vale of Ffestiniog before arriving at Blaenau Ffestiniog, the slate quarrying town that once “Roofed the World”
Duration: Approx. 3 hours / Most days
Gold Services – First Class Pullman Luxury
Available on the “The Harbourmaster”, “Snowdonia Star”, “Gelert Explorer”, “Glaslyn Venturer” and “Mountain Spirit” services.
‘Go Gold’ and treat yourself to an unforgettable luxury experience on the historic Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways.
Sit back and relax in unparalleled comfort as you travel through the picturesque Welsh hills in one of our luxurious First Class Pullman carriages. Painstakingly constructed and finished in our own workshops, these carriages provide a golden opportunity to experience Orient Express style splendour. Our Pullman Pamper Hamper Packages are the perfect accompaniment for your ‘Snowdonia Star’ and ‘The Harbourmaster’ Gold experience, with alternative hamper packages available on our ‘Glaslyn Venturer’ and ‘Gelert Explorer’ Gold experiences.
Click here for full details of our First Class Experiences!
We hope you enjoy your visit!
