Who owns the Ffestiniog Railway?

Festiniog Railway Company
Ffestiniog Railway

Where does the Ffestiniog Railway run from and to?

The Ffestiniog Railway is the world’s oldest narrow gauge railway with almost 200 years of history, taking you on a 13½-mile journey from the harbour in Porthmadog to the slate-quarrying town of Blaenau Ffestiniog.

How much does it cost to go on the Ffestiniog Railway?

Ticket prices start from £50 per compartment, which includes the fare for 2 adults. Tickets for each additional adult cost £25, while the fare for each child will be £1. Child tickets are for those 15 years or younger, those aged 16 year or older will qualify as an adult ticket.

When did the Welsh Highland Railway Open?

Welsh Highland Railway

Which is the next station after Porthmadog on the Ffestiniog Railway?

List of stations and halts on the Ffestiniog Railway

Where do trains from Porthmadog go to?

Porthmadog railway station serves the town of Porthmadog on the Llŷn Peninsula in Gwynedd, Wales. The station is on the Cambrian Coast Railway with passenger services to Pwllheli, Harlech, Barmouth, Machynlleth, Shrewsbury and Birmingham.

Is there a steam train in Wales?

The narrow gauge and miniature steam trains of Wales. Wales is home to some of the most famous little railways in the world. There’s no doubt about it, a journey on board one of these trains is certainly the best way to enjoy the magnificent landscape of the country.

Are dogs allowed on the Ffestiniog Railway?

Well behaved dogs are welcome to travel with the family in standard class on both railways. So whether you want to go out exploring or just take a short walk, the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways make a great part of your family holiday.

Are there toilets on the Ffestiniog Railway?

ARE THERE TOILET FACILITIES AT THE STATIONS? Yes. There are toilet facilities at Porthmadog Harbour Station and Caernarfon Station when the station buildings are open to public.

Do you have to book on the Ffestiniog Railway?

– DO MEMBERS NEED TO PRE-BOOK? Yes. However please note Ffestiniog Railway and Welsh Highland Railway Society Members can only use their membership cards for travel on the weekend by calling our booking office; 01766 516024.

What does Ffestiniog mean in English?

The name Ffestiniog is thought to derive from a Welsh word meaning stronghold. The word blaen means source of river or stream whilst blaenau translates to highlands.

Can you take dogs on the Ffestiniog Railway?

How long is the Ffestiniog Railway?

The Ffestiniog Railway runs for 13.5 miles from Porthmadog to the historic slate town of Blaenau Ffestiniog. The Ffestiniog Railway Company operates the two foot (597mm) gauge Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways, which carry up to 400,000 passengers a year.

Why visit the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway?

The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways stretch for 40 miles through the glorious Snowdonia National Park, allowing you to experience the magnificent scenery in comfort whilst savouring the romance of gleaming steam engines and carriages. Add in helpful and friendly staff and you get more than a hint of magic.

What is the name of the Welsh railway company?

It also owns the Welsh Highland Railway, which was re-opened fully in 2011. The two railways share the same track gauge and meet at Porthmadog station, with occasional trains working the entire 40-mile (64 km) route from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Caernarfon . The railway company is properly known as the “Festiniog Railway Company”.

How did the train go from Blaenau to Ffestiniog?

The railway was graded so that loaded wagons could be run by gravity downhill all the way from Blaenau Ffestiniog to the port. The empty wagons were hauled back up by horses, which travelled down in special ‘dandy’ wagons.