
Fairbourne Railway
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Details
The Fairbourne Railway has been running from Fairbourne village to the mouth of the Mawddach Estuary, connecting with the ferry to Barmouth for over 100 years. It started as a two foot gauge horse-drawn tramway which was then converted to a 15 inch gauge railway in 1916. The line in 1986 was completely re built to a 12.25 inch gauge.
Return tickets are valid all day and passengers may break their journey at any of the four request stops. The full round trip takes 60 mins and all trains are normally steam hauled.
The Fairbourne Railway track was originally laid in 1895 by Mr. Arthur McDougall, of flour fame, to transport building materials for the construction of Fairbourne Village. Since then his horse drawn trams have been replaced by steam engines and in 1985 the 15 inch gauge track was converted to 12 ¼ inch.
We will reopen with steam haulage every day at 10.40, 11.40, 12.40, 13.40, 14.40, 15.40 & 16.40 from Fairbourne.
Buy your tickets on the day, with no pre booking needed.
Strict covid-19 procedures will be in place to protect both visitors and staff.
The Museum, Rowen Centre and all facilities at Barmouth Ferry will remain closed.
The Café will remain open to sell tickets and gifts, with cashless payments preferred.
There will also be a take-away service for tea, coffee, cold drinks, ice cream and selected snacks prior to boarding the train.
Rail Route: Fairbourne - Barmouth Ferry
Prices
2020 Prices Adult £10.50; Children (3 - 15) £1.00 Accompanied, £6.00 Unaccompanied, Under 3 Free (except on Santa Specials).
"Diesel on Demand" Adult £6.00, Child £3.00.
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Address
Beach Road,
Fairbourne,
Gwynedd,
LL38 2EX
Location and nearby places
Directions
Map reference: SH 615128 Lat: 52.69511 Long: -4.05084
By Road - just off the A493 Dolgellau to Tywyn road
By Bus - Service 28 from Dolgellau or Tywyn
By Rail - Cambrian Coast Line Machynlleth - Pwllheli service
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport: 0 miles from Fairbourne station
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
Accepts groups
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs accepted
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
is solid
Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
Has a ramp
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
From the entrance to reception / ticket area
To the gift shop
Good contrast between the floor and walls
General
Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
Clear signage
Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
Entrance
Entrance is well lit
Food
Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
High chairs for children