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Aberystwyth Cliff Railway

Heritage Railway & Transport · Ceredigion, Wales · Cliff Terrace, Aberystwyth, SY23 2DN

Aberystwyth Cliff Railway is a heritage railway & transport in Ceredigion, Wales. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

PriceAdult £6 · Child £3 · Family £15
Estimated advance online pricing (2025/26 levels); verify on the official site before booking.
Best time to goClear days for the camera obscura at the top; seasonal.
School holiday tipEarly July is the sweet spot for Scottish families: English/Welsh schools stay in until about 20-23 July. Late August is the English/Welsh peak, so choose Tue-Thu and arrive at opening.
Best ages3-10
If it rainsMixed: carriages are covered; stations are outdoor
Money saverCheck family return tickets and dining-train extras; book window seats.
Top tipsBritain's longest electric cliff railway up Constitution Hill, with views and a camera obscura.
What to packLayers, snacks, camera, change for kiosks

Prices and tips here are estimates. Check the venue's website before you go.

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