Volk's Electric Railway

Brighton and Hove

Type:Railway

Aquarium Station & Visitor Centre, Madeira Drive, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 1EN

Tel: +44 (0)1273 294478

Volks Railway - railway on its way

About

Britain's oldest electric railway built in 1883, running for one and a quarter miles along the top of the beach from the Aquarium Station near Brighton Pier to the Marina. Trains every 15 mins. Cafe and toilets opposite.

Please note - Due to ongoing seafront upgrades near our line, we will be operating to and from Halfway Station only until further notice. Black Rock Station will remain closed for now..

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Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Adult return fare£6.20 per ticket
Adult single fare£4.80 per ticket
Child (age 3-14) return fare£3.85 per ticket
Child (age 3-14) single fare£3.00 per ticket
Senior Return£4.80 per ticket
Senior Single£3.40 per ticket
To Half Way Adult Return£4.80 per ticket
To Half Way Adult Single£3.00 per ticket
To Halfway Child Return£3.00 per ticket
To Halfway Child Single£2.05 per ticket

Doggies free.
Children under 3 free
Please note that we are a cashless attraction. Debit cards, major credit cards and contactless payments are welcome

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Accessible Lift - Madeira Lift near to Half Way Station.
  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors - Wheelchairs must be folded to fit on trains.
  • Disabled Parking - nearby (Madeira Drive).
  • Disabled persons toilet - nearby at each end.
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Wheelchair user accessible - provided wheelchair user is able to alight from wheelchair into train carriage and wheelchair is folded

Catering

  • Cafe - At Aquarium station
  • Food Shop on site
  • Outdoor eating area - At Aquarium Station cafe
  • Refreshments Available
  • Take away food - nearby.
  • Vegetarians catered for

Children & Infants

  • Babes in Arms
  • Baby changing - At Aquarium Station and near Half Way Station.
  • Family Friendly, Children Welcome

Establishment Features

  • All weather attraction
  • Beach / Coast within walking distance
  • Dogs admitted on a lead - max 1 per person.
  • Dogs welcome
  • Gift shop
  • Groups by arrangement
  • Groups welcome
  • Guided tours - Occasional.
  • Guided tours by arrangement
  • LGBT Friendly
  • Toilets - nearby.

Parking & Transport

  • Coach parking - Nearby (Madeira Drive}.
  • On site parking close by
  • Railway station within walking distance - Brighton Railway Station - 1 mile.
  • Secure cycle parking

Payment Methods

  • Groups Accepted
  • Special group rates

Provider Preferences

  • In town/city centre - On the beach, east of Brighton Pier.

Specialist Features

  • Cyclists welcome
  • Educational Groups - Occasional talks for school groups via prior arrangement.
  • Family Fun

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Demonstrations Given
  • Educational Visits Accepted - Booking advised.
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

Travel & Trade

  • Group discounts available

TripAdvisor

Map & Directions

Awards

  • Regional and Miscellaneous -WTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021

Opening Times

2024 (1 Apr 2024 - 30 Sept 2024)
DayTimes
Monday10:15 - 17:15
Tuesday11:15 - 17:15
Wednesday - Friday10:15 - 17:15
Saturday - Sunday10:15 - 18:15

* Open April to end of September including Bank Holidays.

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