Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway
Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway
Crossing the Viaduct
Steam Railway, £5-£20
Talyllyn RailwayGorsaf Wharf Station,
Tywyn,
Gwynedd,
LL36 9EY
Details
The Worlds First Preserved Railway. Running continuously since 1865, the Talyllyn Railway represents a step back in time to the Victorian Age!
Experience the nostalgia of historic steam trains in some of Wales’ finest countryside. The railway starts on the coast at Tywyn, snakes through the foothills of Cader Idris to Dolgoch Falls, Abergynolwyn and Nant Gwernol.
The train clings to the hillside as it passes through woodland and over ravines, taking the route that the Victorians would have used daily. The trip takes about an hour each way. Your ticket allows you to break your journey and extend your day: you could take a country walk, explore wooded paths, discover waterfalls or visit the beach.
NARROW GUAGE RAILWAY MUSEUM
Tywyn Wharf station is home to the Narrow Gauge Railway Museum which tells the story of little railways across Britain and King’s Cafe has hot and cold menus, lunch time specials and a licensed bar. Quarryman’s Tea Room at Abergynolwyn serves a range of refreshments and light bites.
DRIVE A STEAM TRAIN EXPERIENCE
‘You blow the whistle, release the brakes and open the regulator. A hiss of steam and the train starts to move - the start of the journey and the start of an experience of a lifetime’.
Learn to drive a historic steam locomotive hauling your own private train, bring your family and friends to share the experience. On your exclusive course you will have the full attention of three, fully qualified Talyllyn Railway staff (a Driver, Fireman and Guard).
TALYLLYN RAILWAY WEDDINGS
The Talyllyn Railway's tea room at Abergynolwyn Station is licensed to hold civil marriage ceremonies. Make your Wedding Day extra special, yet different and less formal - hire a steam-hauled train to collect you and your guests from one of our Stations between Tywyn and Dolgoch and carry you to Abergynolwyn Station for the wedding ceremony.
Rail Route: Tywyn - Abergynolwyn
King's Licenced Cafe & Bistro - at Tywyn Wharf station open from breakfast to afternoon tea, and on selected evenings. Gift Shop - a wide range of gifts, books, models and souvenirs at Tywyn Wharf station. The Narrow Gauge Railway Museum - Free museum at Tywyn Wharf telling the story of the narrow gauge railways of Wales and beyond. Quarryman's Caban - tea rooms at Abergynolwyn station, open when train are running. Most trains take a 20-30 minute break here. Railway car parks at Tywyn Wharf (£1 )and Abergynolwyn (Free). There is a privately owned car park at Dolgoch Falls (charges).
Prices
Help us to preserve this historic railway and SAVE MONEY by choosing the Donation Fare – you make an additional voluntary donation of 10%, and in return we will give you a voucher worth £2.50 to spend in our cafés on a hot or cold non alcoholic drink*. Please request a Basic Fare if you do not wish to pay by donation, but note that you will not receive a voucher.
If you are a UK taxpayer you may be able to Gift Aid your donation, and the Government will give us an extra 25% at no cost to you.
* Voucher given for fares on tickets with a value of £10 or more.
2020 Standard Day Tickets - Donation Fares with Gift Aid: Adult £20.00, Accompanied Child £5.50. Basic Fares Non-Gift Aid/No Voucher £18.15 & £5.00 respectively.
Fares for individual Single and Return journeys are available. Great value 12 month and 8 day tickets are available. Children under 3 travel free. Discounts for Disabled, Carers and Groups (Groups should book in advance). Tickets are available on the day from all staffed stations and from the Guard on the train.
Also at this Venue
Drive a Steam Train
The Railway Shop
Rheilffordd Talyllyn Railway
King's Licensed Cafe
Talyllyn Railway | Wedding Venue
Vouchers & Gifts
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Address
Gorsaf Wharf Station,
Tywyn,
Gwynedd,
LL36 9EY
Location and nearby places
Directions
Plan route using Google mapsMap reference: SH 585004 Lat: 52.58367 Long: -4.08884
Tywyn is on the A493 road from Machynlleth to Dolgellau. Approaching from Aberdyfi, Wharf station is on the left. Coming from Dolgellau, go through the town centre past the National Rail station for 300yds and we are on the right. There is a Large car park 100 yards away. Parking is also available at Dolgoch and Abergynolwyn stations, located on the B4405 Bryncrug to Talyllyn road.
Parking: with charge
Accessible by Public Transport: 0 miles from Tywyn station
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Postbox
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Welcome Host
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Children welcome
Mobility Accessibility Facilities
Dogs accepted
Hearing Accessibility Facilities
Visual Accessibility Facilities
King's Licenced Cafe & Bistro - at Tywyn Wharf station open from breakfast to afternoon tea, and on selected evenings. Gift Shop - a wide range of gifts, books, models and souvenirs at Tywyn Wharf station. The Narrow Gauge Railway Museum - Free museum at Tywyn Wharf telling the story of the narrow gauge railways of Wales and beyond. Quarryman's Caban - tea rooms at Abergynolwyn station, open when train are running. Most trains take a 20-30 minute break here. Railway car parks at Tywyn Wharf (£1 )and Abergynolwyn (Free). There is a privately owned car park at Dolgoch Falls (charges).
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
is solid- is gravel
- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Has a ramp
is solidPublic Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
- From the entrance to reception / ticket area
- To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
- To the gift shop
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Lift equipped with verbal floor announcements
- Lift equipped with raised floor numbers or braille numbers or letters
- Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
- Baby changing facilities
- Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
- Hearing loop installed in public areas
General
- Hearing loop system
- Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
- Clear signage
- Wheelchairs provided
- Free
- Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
- Audible alarm system
- Visual alarm system
Entrance
- Steps to the main entrance
- 8Number of steps to entrance
- Handrail by steps
- Ramp to entrance
- Handrail by ramp
- 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
- Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
- Vegetarian
- Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
- High chairs for children
- Children's menu
Notes
Disability Access Statement is available online at http://talyllyn.co.uk/access or by phoning 01654 710472.
