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Ffestiniog Railway
The Ffestiniog Railway is the oldest independent railway company in the world, originally constructed to transport the slate quarried around Blaenau Ffestiniog down to the harbour at Porthmadog.
Now you can travel by steam through the spectacular scenery of the Snowdonia National Park, between Porthmadog and Blaenau Ffestiniog.
(Photos kindly supplied by Ffestiniog Railway Co. and are © FR Co.)
This attraction can be easily visited whilst staying in the Conwy Valley, and is 18 miles (29 km) from Betws-y-Coed as the crow flies (straight line distance). See the routeplanner below for a suggested route and estimated journey time.
Contact Information
Address :
Harbour Station
Porthmadog
Gwynedd
LL49 9NF
UK
Phone :
01766 516000
E-mail:
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Website:
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Opening Times
Operates all year - for timetable information see website.
Admission Prices
All Day Rover (unlimited travel on the line) : Adult £17.95, concessions £16.15. First class seating is available for a small additional charge. Other fare options available - see website for details. (2010)
Eating
Spooner's Café and Bar at Harbour Station, Porthmadog is open all year (except Christmas Day) and offers snacks, lunches and evening meals.
Transport/Access
Disabled Access :
Carriages on some trains have extra wide doors for standard width wheelchairs. Porthmadog & Blaenau Ffestiniog Stations have specially adapted toilet facilities. Phone 01766 516024 for more info.
Public Transport :
There are bus and train connections at Porthmadog and Blaenau Ffestiniog.
Parking :
Parking available at the stations.
Location Map :
List of Attractions by Region
- North Wales Coast : The coastal resorts of North Wales.
- Snowdonia - North West : Llanberis and Beddgelert.
- Snowdonia - North East : The Conwy Valley including Betws-y-Coed and Llanrwst.
- Snowdonia - Central : Central Snowdonia including Porthmadog, Ffestiniog, Bala, Barmouth and Harlech.
- Snowdonia - South : Southern Snowdonia inlcuding Dolgellau, Tywyn, Aberdovey and Machynlleth.
- Isle of Anglesey : Island off the north west coast of Wales.
- Lleyn Peninsula : The Lleyn Peninsula to the west of Snowdonia is famous for its beaches and coastline.
- Borderlands : The Borderlands lie between Snowdonia and England.
List of Attractions by Type
- Houses and Gardens : Historic houses and beautiful gardens.
- Transport : Steam railways and transport museums.
- Castles : Historic castles.
- Historic Sites : Historic sites including standing stones, churches and historic buildings.
- Natural : Waterfalls, forests, lakes and mountains.
- Other Attractions : Other tourist attractions.
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