About South Tynedale Railway
Experience scenic narrow-gauge steam train journeys through stunning Pennine countryside, with family facilities including an onsite restaurant, parking, accessible amenities and baby changing available throughout your visit.
What's nearby
- The Hub Museum next door
- Urban Horse next door
- Eden Valley Autos next door
- Lowbyer Manor Country House next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
A real delight. We bought 2 Rover tickets along with a dog pass and caught the Slaggyford train - Old Rusty down to Alston, and later back, which travels at the perfect slow pace to relish the beautiful countryside. The train has 2 enclosed carriages and an open one which enables one to embrace the scenery fully. A cafe with delicious food and refreshments, and with toilets at both ends. Thank You to Every single member of the happy, helpful Staff. Our favourite train trip in Britain
· via Google
Having an afternoon off whilst walking the Pennine Way I could not resist a trip on the steam train and it certainly did not disappoint. The place gives off the wow factor, the staff are amazing, helpful and friendly, cuppa and a cake in the cafe was just delicious, ice cream shop at Slaggyford had a great selection and was also incredible. I’m still raving about the place a month later. Definitely one to add to must places to visit for a great day out list
· via Google
Great volunteer run railway highest in England apparently. All the volunteers are friendly and helpful. Different ticket prices they also have gala days. About a 5 mile journey at Slaggyford they have a buffet car and sell locally made jersey ice cream definitely recommend that strawberry and lemon flavours are great
· via Google
A trip to scout out the facilities for a future visit. Today consisted of variable weather, sun, rain, sleet, hail, beautiful Cumbria at it's best. We have to keep it green somehow. There's plenty of parking available, the station itself is beautiful with most of it undercover. There's a café or two, and fabulous toilets on the platform farthest from the car park. Between April and October trains depart here at 10:30, 13:00, and 15:00 heading to Slaggyford Station. You can get your tickets online or at the ticket office on the day of travel. There are often special events running that get very busy. There's a museum for anyone seeking greater knowledge, too. It's a short walk/drive into Alston if you're wanting to explore, but it's all uphill. The South Tynedale footpath runs alongside the railway and river.
· via Google
Visitors say this heritage railway offers scenic train rides through beautiful countryside, with cafes at both stations serving hot drinks and snacks. They also highlight the friendly and welcoming staff, who are often volunteers, and the well-maintained, clean facilities, including accessible toilets and ample parking.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- The Railway Station, Station Road, Alston, CA9 3JB Get directions
- Category
- Railways & Transport
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (828 reviews)
- Suitable for
- Ages 0-12
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Alston