The Fairbourne Steam Railway is connected to Fairborne railway station, which is served by Transport for Wales trains from Machynlleth and Pwllheli. From Machynlleth, the journey to Fairbourne takes just under an hour and there are five daily services on weekdays. From Pwllheli, the journey takes an hour and a half and there are also five daily weekday services.                          

The Fairbourne Railway is a wonderful slice of Cumbrian transport history. The 2-mile narrow-gauge railway runs along the stunning Cumbrian coastline from Fairborne to Barmouth, at the mouth of the River Mawddach. At Barmouth, you can stop and enjoy a drink at the Harbour View Café and catch a ferry across the estuary to the town. There, you’ll find the stunning Abermaw beach, delightful walking trails and quaint pubs to enjoy a well-earned drink.

Find out more about the Fairbourne Railway on their website.

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Departures and arrivals from Fairbourne

Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Fairbourne station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.
Departing toTrainTimePlatformStatus
to BarmouthTransport for Wales05:531On time
to MachynllethTransport for Wales06:531Scheduled
to PwllheliTransport for Wales07:321Scheduled
to MachynllethTransport for Wales07:571Scheduled
to Birmingham InternationalTransport for Wales09:001Scheduled
Arriving fromTrainTimePlatformStatus
from MachynllethTransport for Wales05:531On time
from BarmouthTransport for Wales06:531Scheduled
from MachynllethTransport for Wales07:321Scheduled
from PwllheliTransport for Wales07:571Scheduled
from PwllheliTransport for Wales09:001Scheduled

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