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Please note that there is no road access to or from Kirkhaugh Station.

 

Refreshments may be available on certain dates from a buffet coach on the train (subject to availability of catering volunteers) - either during the journey for those riding in the coach or before departure of the train from either Alston Station or Kirkhaugh Station via the service widow on the platform side of the coach.

 

The journey takes about 15 minutes in each direction.

 

Special Events:

 

Details of special events being staged during 2010, will be added to News page of this website during the year. Special Fares may apply.

 

 

Santa Specials:

 

Saturdays 4th, 11th and 18th December.

Sundays 5th, 12th and 19th December

Tuesday 21st December

Wednesday 22nd December

Thursday 23rd December

 

All aboard for a seasonal train ride, followed by a visit to Father Christmas in his grotto. Ticket price includes a visit to Santa Claus and a present for each child, plus seasonal refreshments for all.No advance booking required. Full details to be announced later in the year. N.B. Special Fares will apply.

 

For further details about the railway, train services or special events, please contact:-

 

South Tynedale Railway, The Railway Station, Alston, Cumbria, CA9 3JB.

Telephone: (01434) 381696 or talking timetable (01434) 382828.

 

 

Fares:

 

Return Fares: Adult £6.00; Child (3 to 15 years) £3.00; Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) £16.50.

Single Fares: Adult £4.00; Child (3 to 15 years) £2.00.

All Day Ticket: Adult £10.00; Child (3 to 15 years) £5.00.

Dog Ticket: £1.00 per single or return journey.

Bicycle: 50p per single or return journey. Bicycles will only be carried if there is space available. Please check with the guard.

 

Children under 3 years of age travel free, except during some special events.

 

Discounts for pre-booked parties of ten or more passengers (except for special event days).

 

Different fares will apply during special event days - please enquire for details.

 

Bicycles will only be carried if there is space available. Please check with the guard.

 

A carriage with access for wheelchair users is available. Advance booking is recommended: telephone 01434 381696. A wheelchair accessible toilet is available at Alston Station.

 

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On uncoloured days (white background), no train services will operate.

 

The South Tynedale Railway Preservation Society, being a voluntary organisation, will make every effort to maintain its advertised train service, but reserve the right to cancel or alter any train and accept no liability for any loss, inconvenience or delay thereby caused.   

ReturnFares
On days coloured pink services will generally be operated by a diesel locomotive, although a steam locomotive may operate subject to availability.
On days coloured green services will
operated by a steam locomotive
(subject to availability)
On green and pink days trains depart Alston Station at:

 11.00am, 12.15pm, 2.15pm & 3.30pm
On green and pink days trains depart Kirkhaugh Station at:

 11.30am, 12.45pm, 2.45pm and 4pm
Gala Day
Click for details
Santa Specials
 Special timetable in operation
Details will be published on “News” page