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2027 Timetable

Before deciding which journey works best for you, take a look at our Plan Your Day page designed to help you make the most of your day at the Vale of Rheidol Railway and enjoy some of the sights and experiences in the local area which have been tailored around our different timetables and stopover times.

*Passengers travelling in First Class MUST return on the same train, which departs Devil’s Bridge 45 minutes after arrival.

TICKETS AVAILABLE SOON

Train schedule for Aberystwyth to Devil's Bridge with color-coded days from March to October.

Train Ticket Pricing

Standard Class

  • Adult Full Return Trip:  £36.00
  • Child Full Return Trip: £12.50
  • Under 2yr old: Free of charge
  • Discounts for  groups of 20 or more.
  • Dogs can travel in standard class for a £4 fee.

Single journeys also available.

First Class

  • Adult Return Trip: £62.00
  • Child Return Trip (3-15yrs): £30.00
  • Under 2yr old: Free of charge

*Online bookings are subject to a booking fee from our ticketing provider. 

Most visitors choose to include a small voluntary donation with their ticket to help preserve the Vale of Rheidol Railway for future generations.
As a thank you, you will receive a Souvenir Guide worth £4.95** when you visit.
If you are a UK taxpayer, you can also choose to complete a Gift Aid declaration, allowing us to claim an extra 25p for every £1 you pay at no additional cost to you.
**not applicable when booking discounted fares

Access to our Engine Shed Museum is free to all visitors 

Concessions 

We offer a number of concessions to passengers travelling with us. Please note all of these are only available when booking direct at our booking office, or over the phone and cannot be applied online. Please contact us on 01970 625819 for assistance.

Category Discount Notes
Blue Light Card 10% On production of current Blue Light Card.  Non-transferable, applies to named cardholder only not across family or group.
Carers 25% Carers accompanying a person with a disability are able to claim a discount of 25% off a standard adult full line return ticket. To receive the discount, documentation or ID proof of disability must be shown. Call or visit our booking office direct to book this ticket type.
Mainline Railway Staff Travel Card holders 75% On production of a Staff Travel Card or Rail Staff Leisure Card for former British Rail employees or current Train Operating Company Staff. 75% off standard fares, 50% off first class fares.
Great Little Trains of Wales 20% On production of GLTW discount card
Great Little Trains of Wales Gold Card 100% Using code supplied with gold card purchase
Local residents card holders 20% On production of valid Locals Discount card.

Please note: Unless specified, all concessions are discretionary, non-transferable and to be applied to the relevant named card holders travel only – not across the party. All concessions are valid on our standard timetables only. This excludes Special Events & Group Bookings.

 

A Ticket to Christmas From £26.25

A Ticket to Christmas

December 16, 2026 - December 23, 2026

Discover the magic of the festive season with Ticket to Christmas at the Vale of Rheidol Railway.

Begin your journey with a nine-mile heritage steam train round trip to Capel Bangor,before a magical, immersive Christmas experience inside the Engine Shed Museum. With historic locomotives as the backdrop, children and adults will journey through three enchanting zones, including the Wish Station, Toymaker’s Workshop and Mrs Claus’ Living Room.
Meet colourful characters, enjoy hands-on activities and finish with a grand finale visit to Santa Claus himself, with a gift for everyone!
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