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Steam & Heritage Diesel Train Rides

30th & 31st October and 2nd November

PLEASE NOTE:
Due to Network Rail engineering works on Saturday 2nd November, our Green timetable will operate between Tunbridge Wells West and Birchden Junction, Eridge station will not be served by Spa Valley Railway services.

Please note that there is no accessible coaches in operation between Wednesday 30th October and Saturday 2nd November.

EVENTS COMING UP:

Take a steam and/or heritage diesel train ride through the High Weald!
Enjoy a train ride with a steam locomotive and a heritage diesel between Tunbridge Wells West and Eridge, calling at High Rocks and Groombridge. You can sit back and relax letting the train take the strain, which is perfect on those damp rainy moments or bright sunny days!

Green Timetable
Our Green timetable operates regularly throughout the year. Click here for our Calendar

  Steam   Diesel Steam   Diesel   Steam
Tunbridge Wells West 10:15 11:30 12:55 14:10 15:35
High Rocks Halt * 10:22 11:37 13:02 14:17 15:42
Groombridge 10:31 11:46 13:11 14:26 15:51
Eridge 10:40 11:55 13:20 14:35 16:00
  Diesel Steam Diesel Steam Diesel
Eridge 10:50 12:05 13:30 14:45 16:10
Groombridge 11:01 12:16 13:41 14:56 16:21
High Rocks Halt * 11:08 12:23 13:48 15:03 16:28
Tunbridge Wells West 11:15 12:30 13:55 15:10 16:35

Purple Timetable
Our Purple timetable operates throughout the year and is formed of our historic Class 207 DEMU 1317 which was used on the line back in the days of British Rail. Click here for our Calendar

  1317  1317 1317   1317 
Tunbridge Wells West 10:45 12:00 13:45 15:00
Groombridge 11:01 12:16 14:01 15:16
Eridge 11:10 12:25 14:10 15:25
  1317 1317 1317 1317
Eridge 11:20 12:35 14:20 15:35
Groombridge 11:31 12:46 14:31 15:46
Tunbridge Wells West 11:45 13:00 14:45 16:00

*HIGH ROCKS HALT
Trains do not stop at High Rocks unless we have been informed they are open to the public. Please check HERE before you visit to ensure you can alight at the station.
 

What to see and do along the line?

Train fares can sometimes be increased for special events and these fares are detailed on the ticket booking line. 30th, 31st August and 7th & 8th September have higher fares.

Fares (Tickets are valid for travel ALL day!):

Fares (Valid for ONE return trip WITHOUT break of journey only)*:

*The above ONE return trip fares are discounted from our all day tickets and are for those just visiting for a quick ride along the line and would rather not spend all day with us - you may not break your journey. Other fares including one way trips to/from Tunbridge Wells West, High Rocks, Groombridge and Eridge are available from our ticket offices.

Tickets can be bought online in advance or are available on the day from our ticket offices at Tunbridge Wells West, Groombridge or Eridge. If you wish to start your journey at High Rocks you will need to purchase a ticket on the train. There is no reserved seating for tickets purchased online or on the day. 

If you book online, on the day of your visit you MUST have your eTickets available to show either in a print out or on a mobile device, either will be checked visually by a member of staff.

Book tickets

Wed 30 Oct 2024
Open Day Event departing from: Travel All Day, Any Train!
Thu 31 Oct 2024
Open Day Event departing from: Travel All Day, Any Train!
Sat 02 Nov 2024
Open Day Event departing from: Travel All Day, Any Train!

Booking information

If you book online, on the day of your visit you MUST have your eTickets available to show either in a print out or on a mobile device, either will be checked visually by a member of staff before boarding the train.

Tickets can be bought online in advance or are available on the day from our ticket offices at Tunbridge Wells West, Groombridge or Eridge. If you wish to start your journey at High Rocks you will need to purchase a ticket on the train. There is no reserved seating for tickets purchased online or on the day. 

Note that a £10 admin fee applies to all booking alterations.

Click here to view our refund, cancellation and alterations policy

FULL TERMS AND CONDITIONS CAN BE FOUND VIA THIS LINK