Timetables & Fares
at Ravenglass & Eskdale Steam Railway
Our intermediate stations are still closed. If you plan to visit, we advise you to pre-book your tickets online before 9am on your chosen date of travel. We cannot guarantee to sell tickets on the day of travel. Our new timetable gives you the option to pick your departure and return times, however once booked you MUST travel on these trains. Please ensure that you have purchased train times that you are happy with. Single journey tickets are also available.
To book a wheelchair or bike you must call us on 01229 717171. Dogs are welcome on board for £1.50 each (not permitted in Joan Observation Carriage).
Before you purchase tickets please ensure you have picked your train times, picked your carriage and compartment, watched our video and read all of our opening information! This all outlines what you can expect when you visit us.
Click below to select your initial departure station and find out the train times.
Please note that we are unable to change carriage after your booking has been confirmed.
This timetable is running 1st September - 31st October (dates inclusive)
Fares
Adult Return
£18.00
Child Return
£12.00
Under 3
£0.00
Joan Upgrade
Prices from £5.00 (extra)
1st Class Upgrade
Prices From £4.00 (extra)
4 Adults
£63.00
Family return
(2 adults & 2 children or 1 adult & 3 children)
£54.00
Family return
(2 adults & 1 Child)
£42.00
Family return
(1 Adult & 2 children)
£36.00
Adult Single
£12.00
Child Single
£8.00
Dog Ticket
(Dogs are not permitted in Joan Pullman OBSERVATION Carriage)
£1.50
Bikes: Please call us ahead of your visit to book a space. We can only accept 4 bikes per train. £3.50 per journey.
Wheelchairs: Please call us ahead of your visit to book a space.
Click and collect: We now offer click & collect shopping through our online shop.
PULLMAN Observation Carriage 'Joan'
Book Online£5.00 upgrade per person for a single journey OR
£150.00 whole carriage hire for a single journey (up to 8 passengers')
£245.00 whole carriage hire for a return journey (up to 8 passengers)
Enjoy panoramic views of the spectacular Lake District coast and mountain landscapes in our Pullman Observation Carriage 'Joan'. You can purchase individual tickets online, or if you wish to hire the whole carriage please call us on 01229 717171 to book your day, time and pay! Please note, dogs are NOT permitted in this carriage.
Ravenglass Depart
10:25
13:50
Dalegarth Arrive
11:10
14:30
Dalegarth Depart
11:50
15:10
Ravenglass Arrive
12:30
15:50
1st class carriage
Book Online£4.00 upgrade per person for a single journey OR
£140.00 whole carriage hire for a single journey (up to 10 passengers)
£240.00 whole carriage hire for a return journey (up to 10 passengers)
Our brand new 1st Class Carriage lets you travel in true comfort up the Eskdale Valley. You can purchase day tickets and upgrade your seat or privately hire the whole carriage for up to 10 people. If you wish to hire the whole carriage please call us on 01229 717171 to book your day, time and pay! Please note this carriage is not accessible for wheelchairs.
Ravenglass Depart
09:10
12:50
15:50
Dalegarth Arrive
09:50
13:30
16:30
Dalegarth Depart
10:25
14:10
17:00
Ravenglass Arrive
11:10
14:50
17:40
Picnic boxes are available online to purchase and collect on the day of travel. Simply select your sandwich filling and bread, then these will be ready and waiting for you to collect!
Are you looking for something a bit more substantial for your lunch? With a huge variety of food options available, take a look at our menus and pick from our delicious selection! Please note all items for Dalegarth Café (Fellbites) can only be ordered on the day, whereas Ravenglass Café (Turntable) also has some grazing boxes which can be pre-ordered in advance.
CREAM TEA & STEAM EXPERIENCE
Buy Online£55.00 for 2 people
Cream teas will ONLY be offered at Dalegarth Café. You will receive a selection of sandwiches (ham, cheese, egg mayo and tuna mayo) a fruit scone with butter jam and clotted cream, with tea or coffee, served in the Eskdale Room.
Ravenglass Depart
11:25
12:50
13:50
Dalegarth Arrive
12:05
13:30
14:30
Cream Tea Sitting Time
12:30
14:00
15:30
Dalegarth Depart
14:10
15:10
16:30
Ravenglass Arrive
14:50
15:50
17:10
LOCAL RESIDENTS PASSES
Apply for our Local Residents Pass or renew your current pass. Enjoy 20% off fares and 10% off retail and cafe purchases. This is available for customers living in postcodes beginning with LA or CA. Terms apply. Click the link below to email us with your request. Please make sure you include a photo of your proof of address on the email.
Please note, if you wish to receive a local resident's pass before 5th October, please send your application by this Friday (24th Sept). Any applications received after Friday will not be processed until 5th October.