Steam Train & Heritage Railway Tickets for Two

What Can I Expect

Steam train tickets for sale online right here! A visit to a heritage railway with tickets to ride is a fantastic day out for all the family and all ages. These flexible vouchers for two give you a steam train ride at the historic railway of your choice.

As you can see from the list of partner railways, there are some lovely places to go and explore. Many of these heritage rail lines run through the middle of countryside, far from the hustle and bustle of the towns and cities. Some of the parts you travel along aren't even accessible by car!

The stations along the route are always fascinating places to discover. Many will allow visitors to have a look in the loco shed where the restoration work goes on. Most have museums and nearly all have cafes for a cuppa, so there's plenty to keep you occupied for the whole day.

Some of the participating railways will give you rover tickets, which means you can hop on and off trains all day long. These tickets are ideal for getting off at different stops along the line to have a look round, discover the local area or just go for a nice walk.

Other operators (generally those with longer lines) will offer you a return train ticket, so you can travel the full length of the line and back. Of course, many services will be operated by steam train, but you might also take a classic diesel train journey.

From Britain being the first country with steam locos, the heyday of steam travel, the Dr Beeching years and the transition to diesel railcars, the country has a long and rich history of rail travel. These steam train ticket gifts let you back into that bygone age of rail travel. Buy yours online now. 

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Derbyshire Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, Matlock

• Unlimited travel for the day, hauled by steam and classic diesel locomotives
• The 9-mile route follows the Ecclesbourne Valley, passing through woodlands and farmland with spectacular views of the Derbyshire countryside
• The heritage railway operates heritage between Wirksworth and Duffield, with intermediate stations at Idridgehay and Shottle
• Limited services are also available to Ravenstor Station, one mile north of Wirksworth at the end of a unique 1-in-27 incline
• Hop on and off at any of the stations
• Visit the 7 1/4-inch gauge miniature railway which runs for a third of a mile at the end of Platform 1, running adjacent to the main track
• The on-site museum boasts an array of railway-related artefacts and information about the history of the railway with interactive displays and the gift shop has the largest selection of second-hand transport books in the region 

• Regular passenger services operate on most weekends throughout the year
• Not valid on Orange timetable days (except August Bank Holiday where they are accepted) or pre-book specials

Kent  East Kent Railway, Shepherdswell, Dover

• Train tickets for two on the East Kent Railway for a four-mile round trip
• Regular steam and diesel days operate throughout the season
• Travel between the pretty villages of Shepherdswell and Eythorne
• Take in the sights of the rolling countryside, steep chalk-lined cuttings and the fascinating Golgotha Tunnel
• Guests can also visit the award-winning visitor centre, woodland walks and see the heritage trains and ride on the miniature railway

• Valid on Sundays only during our normal operating season between March 24th and September 27th
• Departure times are 10:45, 12:00, 13:30 and 15:00
• No advance booking is needed
• Take a printed version of your Into the Blue voucher with you on the day of your journey

Leicestershire  Great Central Railway, Loughborough

• Enjoy a steam train trip on the Great Central Railway for two people
• Runabout tickets are valid for unlimited travel for the day
• A round trip lasts approximately one and a half hours
• Opportunity to visit visit the museum, restored station buildings and gift shop
• Board at any of the railway's four stations and hop on and off along the way

• Passenger trains operate on weekends throughout the year with selected weekdays available during the summer months
• Valid for use on all advertised standard services
• Vouchers are not valid for use on special event days
• No advance booking is needed but you must take a printed version of your Into the Blue voucher with you on the day of your journey
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Oxfordshire  Chinnor & Princes Risborough Railway, Chinnor

• Steam train journey for two people
• Enjoy a 90-minute steam train ride from Chinnor Station to Princes Risborough Station and back
• Time to walk round and take photos at Princes Risborough Station before returning to Chinnor
• Spectacular views of the Chiltern countryside
• Vouchers are all day tickets providing unlimited travel for the day

• Selected weekday and weekend dates

Somerset  East Somerset Railway, Shepton Mallet

• Unlimited travel on any normal service day
• Relax and enjoy steam & diesel rides through the beautiful Mendip countryside
• The train journey is approximately 40 minutes over a 5 mile round trip
• You are welcome to ride as many times as you like on your visit
• Visit the engine shed, workshop and David Shepherd Discovery Centre
• Allow around 3-5 hours for this experience

• Open weekends from March to October and selected weekdays in the summer
• Vouchers are valid for most special events but not childrens character visit days , Day Out with Thomas, Evening Wine & Dines or Santa Specials

South Wales  Blaenavon Heritage Railway, Torfaen

• Steam train journey for two people
• The total length of the the line, including the Big Pit branch is 3.1 miles so your journey is approx 6.2 miles and lasts approx 55 minutes
• Time to walk round and take photos Blaenavon High Level
• The journey back to Furnace Sidings includes, for a short while, a gradient of 1:34, that is one of the steepest gradients on any heritage railway
• Vouchers are all day tickets providing unlimited travel for the day

• Selected weekday and weekend dates

Staffordshire  Churnet Valley Railway, Stoke-on-Trent

• Unlimited all day travel on the line throughout the day
• You can break your journey as often as you like

• Valid for blue and green running days, Monday to Sunday, excluding special event days
• Please check the Churnet Valley Railway calendar once you have registered your voucher 
• Depart from Froghall Station 10:30am or 1:30pm to start your journey
• The journey lasts approximately 2 hours if you start and finish at Froghall
• Spend the whole day if you want to hop on and hop off at stations en route

Suitable For

• Under 18's must be accompanied by a participating adult

Spectators

• Friends and family are welcome, however they will be required to pay for a ticket on the day (subject to availability)

Anything Else

• Please note, if the steam train is unavailable for reasons beyond the control of the venue it may be replaced with a Diesel train

When Is It Available

• Available selected dates between March and October
• Some locations are available throughout the year
• Excludes special event days
• All dates are subject to availability