Volk's Electric Railway

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 Type	Ticket Tariff
Adult return fare	£5.60 per ticket
Adult single fare	£4.35 per ticket
Child (age 3-14) return fare	£3.50 per ticket
Child (age 3-14) single fare	£2.70 per ticket
Senior Return	£4.35 per ticket
Senior Single	£3.05 per ticket
To Half Way Adult Return	£4.35 per ticket
To Half Way Adult Single	£2.70 per ticket
To Halfway Child Return	£2.70 per ticket
To Halfway Child Single	£1.85 per ticket

Doggies free.
Children under 3 free

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 - nearby.
Food Shop on site
On-Site cafe/restaurant
Outdoor eating area - nearby.
Picnic area - nearby.
Refreshments Available
Take away food - nearby.
Vegetarians catered for

Children & Infants

Babes in Arms
Baby changing - Near Half Way Station.
Children’s packs
Children's Meals
Family Friendly, Children Welcome
Outdoor children’s play area

Establishment Features

All weather attraction
Beach / Coast within walking distance
Beach/Coast 5 min walking distance
Beer Garden
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
Parking (charge) - Nearby (Madeira Drive).
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
Marketed Towards Children
Marketed Towards Families

Tours and Demonstrations

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

Travel & Trade

Group discounts available

TripAdvisor

Map & Directions

Click here to view the map.

Awards

Regional and Miscellaneous - Visitor Information Point 2016
Regional and Miscellaneous - WTTC Safe Travels 2021

Opening Times

2022 (1 May 2022 - 30 Sept 2022)
Day	Times
Monday	10:30	- 17:15
Tuesday	11:30	- 17:15
Wednesday	10:30	- 17:15
Thursday	11:30	- 17:15
Friday	10:30	- 17:15
Saturday - Sunday	10:30	- 18:15
Bank Holiday	10:30	- 18:15

* Open May to end of September including Bank Holidays.

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