Welshpool and Llanfair Railway, Welshpool Station, Powys. Open Daily. Charged Tickets

Details

Accessibility:

There are car parks at the Welshpool Raven Square and Llanfair Caereinion stations, as well as toilets with disability facilities. Both end terminus stations have ramped access and most non-motored wheelchairs can be accommodated on the trains. Staff are on hand to help in the shop, tearoom or booking halls, where some shelves and counters may not be accessible for a wheelchair user.

Further details on accessibility can be found here: http://www.wllr.org.uk/access-statement

Brief Description:

The Welshpool and Llanfair Railway was built in 1903 to link farming communities with the market town of Welshpool to provide them with an outlet for their produce. The railway closed in 1956, but was soon opened as a tourist railway by enthusiasts. Now you can ride on the steam trains, negotiating a viaduct and river bridge, climbing the notoriously steep Golfa Bank and through the beautiful countryside. The journey takes about 45 minutes in each direction; the train is usually at Llanfair Caereinion for about 40 / 50 minutes and at Welshpool for 15 / 25 minutes. You can travel the journey either way.

Further Information:

Address:

Raven Square, Welshpool, SY21 0SF

Telephone:

01938 810441

Email:

info@wllr.org.uk

Website:

http://www.wllr.org.uk/

Opening Hours:

For details of the train timetables please see its website.

Prices:

Adult £13.50 (£12.50)

Senior 60+ £12.50 (£11.50)

Children 3 – 15 £4.50 (£4.00)

Family – 2+2 £32.00 (£30.00)

Children - Under 3 FREE

Dogs £3.00 (£2.50)

Directions:

The railway is situated on the western outskirts of Welshpool town at the roundabout where the A458 and A490 meet, from which there is a turning signposted towards the railway.

OS SJ216075

Transport:

For more travel information go to https://www.traveline.info/ or call 0871 200 22 33.

Amenities:

Llanfair Caereinion Station is its main headquarters and as such houses its main shop and tearoom, which can supply sandwiches, cakes, hot and cold drinks and ice creams, and outdoor picnic facilities. At the Welshpool Station there are plenty of amenities including shops, cafes, takeaways, public houses and restaurants, a few minutes walk in the centre of the town.