Volks Railway
Please Note; The railway is open from April until the end of September.
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.
For school and group bookings please go to:
http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/index.cfm?request=c1194075
Also see: Volks Electric Railway Association website: http://www.volkselectricrailway.co.uk/
Opening Times
| 2012 (31/03/2012 - 01/10/2012) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 11:15 | 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:15 | 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:15 | 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:15 | 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:15 | 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:15 | 18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:15 | 18:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 10:15 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- In town/city centre - On the beach, east of Brighton Pier.
- No Smoking Attraction
- Outdoor Attraction - Enclosed carriages available on train.
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
Children & Infants
- Babes in Arms
- Baby changing - Near Half Way Station.
- Family Friendly, Children Welcome
Parking & Transport
- Coach parking - Nearby (Madeira Drive}.
- Parking (charge) - Nearby (Madeira Drive).
- Railway station within 5 miles - Brighton Railway Station - 1 mile.
- Railway station within walking distance - Brighton Railway Station - 1 mile.
Catering
- Cafe - nearby.
- Outdoor eating area - nearby.
- Picnic area - nearby.
- Take away food - nearby.
Payment Methods
- Groups Accepted
- Special group rates
Establishment Features
- Beach / Coast within walking distance
- Dogs admitted on a lead - max 1 per person.
- Gay/Lesbian Friendly
- Groups by arrangement
- Groups welcome
- Guided tours - Occasional.
- Open on bank holidays
- Toilets - nearby.
Specialist Features
- Educational Groups - Occasional talks for school groups via prior arrangement.
- Family Fun
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted - Booking advised.
Prices
| Ticket Type | Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult return fare | £3.10 per ticket |
| Adult single fare | £2.00 per ticket |
| Child return fare | £1.50 per ticket |
| Child single fare | £1.10 per ticket |
| Fam (2+4 or 1+6) single | £4.20 per ticket |
| Fam (2+4 or 1+6) return | £6.90 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Immediately east of Brighton Pier by the Brighton Wheel.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station: Brighton is 1 mile
Local buses stop nearby
