Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway

Steam Services

Trains are hauled by one of the railway's preserved steam engines, between Embsay and Bolton Abbey stations, and follow the timetable below. They consist of restored ex-BR Mk.I coaches from our fleet.

You may board the train at either Embsay or Bolton Abbey Station.
Embsay (depart) 10.30 12.00 13.30 15.00 16.30*
Bolton Abbey (arrive) 10.45 12.15 13.45 15.15 16.45*
Bolton Abbey (depart) 11.10 12.40 14.10 15.40 17.00*
Embsay (arrive) 11.30 13.00 14.30 16.00 17.20*
* - Runs from 2nd March to 25th October (inclusive) only
Holywell Halt - Trains call here 5 minutes after departing from Embsay and 10 minutes after departing Bolton Abbey. This stop must be requested to the guard.
Fares Single
Return
Day Rover
Adults £5.00 £8.00
Children £2.50 £4.00
Concessions £4.00 £7.00
Family (2+2) n/a £20.00
Platform Tickets: 30p
The Day Rover and standard Returns have been combined, so that a return ticket will now allow unlimited travel on the date of issue, except on special event days, or where there are overcrowding problems.
Thinking of visiting as a large group? See our Group Booking page for details of discounts.

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Disabled provision Car park spaces are reserved close to the station buildings for ease of access and there is a disabled toilet at Bolton Abbey Station. On the normal service trains there is a specially converted Disabled Saloon, which can be easily accessed via a ramp - the Station Staff or the guard will be willing to assist. The DMU service can accommodate wheelchairs, but the Vintage Trains do not have specific accommodation for wheelchairs. Please phone (01423) 561965 for further information about disabled access to the Vintage Trains.

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Registered museum Yorkshire Dales Railway Museum Trust
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