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Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway

Heritage Railway & Transport · Cumbria, England · Ravenglass station, CA18 1SW

Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway is a heritage railway & transport in Cumbria, England. 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.

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PriceAdult £26 · Child £16 · Family £84
Checked on the official site: full-line return adult £26, child (5-17) £16, under-5s free; singles £17 and £11. No standard family fare, so the family figure is 2 adults + 2 children. Limited 150th anniversary family pass £150 for unlimited 2026 travel. Dogs £5 return. Joint ticket with Ullswater Steamers £45 adult, £30 child. Ravenglass CA18 1SW.
Opening timesRuns on timetabled days; see the 2026-27 timetable.
Best time to goWeekdays in term time; check steam days.
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
Under-5s free; children 5-17 pay child fares.
If it rainsMixed: carriages are covered; stations are outdoor
FoodLicensed cafés at Ravenglass and Dalegarth for Boot stations.
Money saverCheck family return tickets and dining-train extras; book window seats.
Top tipsRide the full length and break at Dalegarth. Walk to Stanley Ghyll.
What to packLayers, snacks, camera, change for kiosks

Details checked against the official website on 23 Oct 2026. Venue website or source

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