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Llanberis Lake Railway
Llanberis,
Caernarfon,
Gwynedd.
LL55 4TY
Tel: 01286 870549
Web: http://www.lake-railway.co.uk/
Email: info@lake-railway.co.uk
Step back in time to a more leisurely way to travel. What better
way to enjoy the spectacular sights of Snowdonia than from your
seat aboard on of our little steam trains. Starting at Gilfach Ddu
, the journey takes you past the 13th century Dolbadarn Castle,
crossing possibly Britain's shortest river and passing between Llanberis'
twin lakes as the train negotiates the new extension (opened 2003)
to Llanberis village. From here the train runs non-stop through
the Padarn Country Park, joining the old slate railway route to
run along the shores of Lake Padarn to Penllyn, and giving some
stunning views of Snowdon, the highest peak in England and Wales.
On the way back the train makes a short stop at Cei Llydan, an
ideal place for a lakeside picnic, before returning to Gilfach Ddu.
Here you can watch the driver stoking the fire, the engine taking
water, or spend some time visiting our gift shop and cafe. 
All our trains have wheelchair accommodation, but spaces are limited,
so please let us know you are coming. Toilets, including disabled
access are situated nearby in the Country Park.
Why not "make a day of it" and visit some of the other
nearby attractions.
Cwm Derwen Woodland Centre at the half-way station at Cei Llydan,
has an adventure playground and nature trail. Plenty of hands-on
activities for children. Phone 01286 872014 for opening times and
admission prices.
The Padarn Country Park includes marked walks and Nature, Woodland,
and industrial trails, an old slate quarry, picnic sites etc. Visit
the Old Quarry Hospital for free displays and information. The Park
is also home to a range of craft workshops and a water sports centre.
The Welsh Slate Museum will delight you for an hour or more with
its preserved machinery and railway equipment, huge waterwheel etc.
Demonstrations of slate splitting and iron forging. Cinema, photographic
exhibitions and displays all at a modest cost.
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| Timetable A |
| Gilfach Ddu |
dep |
11:00 |
12:00 |
13:30 |
14:30 |
| Cei Llydan |
dep |
11:35 |
12:35 |
14:05 |
15:05 |
| Gilfach Ddu |
arr |
11:45 |
12:45 |
14:15 |
15:15 |
| Trains run between Gilfach Ddu, Penllyn &
Cei Llydan only and do not call at Llanberis. 45min return trip.
14:30 departure runs subject to minimum demand (please
call if planning to visit). |
| Timetable B |
| Gilfach Ddu |
dep |
11:00 |
12:15 |
13:30 |
14:45 |
16:00 |
| Llanberis |
dep |
11:10 |
12:25 |
13:40 |
14:55 |
16:10 |
| Cei Llydan |
dep |
11:45 |
13:00 |
14:15 |
15:30 |
16:45 |
| Gilfach Ddu |
arr |
11:55 |
13:10 |
14:25 |
15:40 |
16:55 |
| Llanberis |
arr |
12:20 |
13:35 |
14:50 |
16:05 |
17:00 |
| 16:00 departure does not
run on Fridays in April, May or on other dates shown in white
print. |
| Timetable C |
| Gilfach Ddu |
dep |
12:15 |
13:30 |
14:45 |
16:00 |
| Llanberis |
dep |
12:25 |
13:40 |
14:55 |
16:10 |
| Cei Llydan |
dep |
13:00 |
14:15 |
15:30 |
16:45 |
| Gilfach Ddu |
arr |
13:10 |
14:25 |
15:40 |
16:55 |
| Llanberis |
arr |
13:35 |
14:50 |
16:05 |
17:00 |
| Timetable D |
| Gilfach Ddu |
dep |
10:30 |
11:00 |
11:45 |
12:15 |
13:00 |
13:30 |
14:15 |
14:45 |
15:30 |
16:00 |
| Llanberis |
dep |
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11:10 |
11:55 |
12:25 |
13:10 |
13:40 |
14:25 |
14:55 |
15:40 |
16:10 |
| Cei Llydan |
dep |
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11:45 |
12:35 |
13:00 |
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14:15 |
15:05 |
15:30 |
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16:45 |
| Gilfach Ddu |
arr |
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11:55 |
12:45 |
13:10 |
14:00 |
14:25 |
15:15 |
15:40 |
16:30 |
16:55 |
| Llanberis |
arr |
12:50 |
12:20 |
13:05 |
13:35 |
14:20 |
14:50 |
15:35 |
16:05 |
16:35 |
17:00 |
| SPECIAL EVENTS. Squares
bordered in red show special event days. Click HERE
for details. |
 Fares:
PRICES HELD FOR 2008!
Adult: £6.50
Child (travelling alone): £4.50
Child (travelling with adult): Use family saver
Family Savers:
| Children |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
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Adult |
£9.50 |
£12.50 |
£15.50 |
£18.50 |
| 2
Adults |
£16.00 |
£19.00 |
£22.00 |
£25.00 |
| 3
Adults |
£22.50 |
£25.50 |
£28.50 |
£31.50 |
| 4
Adults |
£29.00 |
£32.00 |
£35.00 |
£38.00 |
 Directions:
9 miles from Caernarfon, 12 miles from Bangor, 17 miles from Betws-y-Coed.
Follow the signs for Llanberis from the A55 expressway and the A5.
Bus:
77 Bangor - Llanberis (hourly, except Sundays).
88 Caernarfon - Llanberis - Nant Peris (half hourly Monday to Saturday,
hourly Sunday).
19, 19B, 96 Llandudno - Betws-y-Coed - Llanberis.
95 Snowdon Sherpa: Caernarfon - Beddgelert - Llanberis.
Bus timetables subject to change. Check all bus details HERE.
Train:
Bangor (North Wales Coast Line) 12 miles North.
Porthmadog (Cambrian Coast Line) 22 miles South.
Extensive Coach / Car Park!
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