Sunsetter Railway Journey - Standard Ticket

at Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways

Porthmadog Available from Wed 22 Jul to Thu 27 Aug

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Book Sunsetter Standard Tickets & enjoy a golden-hour railway journey in North Wales

Step aboard The Sunsetter for a relaxed early-evening journey on the Welsh Highland Railway, travelling from Porthmadog Harbour Station to Hafod y Llyn and back.

  • Enjoy a return journey from Porthmadog Harbour Station to Hafod y Llyn
  • Travel during the golden hour across the Glaslyn Estuary
  • Take in views of Eryri / Snowdonia National Park as the evening light settles over the mountains
  • Sit back in Standard Class carriages built at the railway’s historic Boston Lodge Works
  • Bring food and drink from Spooner’s Café onboard before departure
  • Enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on evening meals at Spooner’s Restaurant

Book Sunsetter Standard Tickets today and enjoy one of the most scenic evening train journeys in North Wales.

Sunsetter Standard Ticket details

  • Duration: Approx. 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Departure: 17:15 from Porthmadog Harbour Station
  • Return: Approx. 18:25
  • Route: Porthmadog Harbour Station to Hafod y Llyn and return
  • Distance: 10 mile return journey
  • Standard Ticket Includes: Standard Class return travel

Watch North Wales glow from the Welsh Highland Railway

The Sunsetter is timed to make the most of the golden hour, crossing the Glaslyn Estuary as the evening light reflects across the water and the mountains of Eryri rise in the distance.

Travelling along the southern section of the Welsh Highland Railway, this relaxing return journey offers a chance to slow down, enjoy the scenery and experience heritage railway travel in a unique setting.

At Hafod y Llyn the locomotive changes ends before beginning the return journey to Porthmadog Harbour Station.

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Location

Porthmadog Harbour Station

Festiniog Railway Co,
Harbour Station,
Porthmadog,
LL49 9NF
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How to find us

Parking at Porthmadog Harbour Station is reserved for passengers with a Blue Badge. Car parking for other passengers is available free of charge in the fenced area at the top end of the nearby Llyn Bach car park, a short walk away from Porthmadog Harbour Station.

Facilities
  • Toilet
  • Cafés at stations
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Is Sunsetter wheelchair accessible?

There is limited wheelchair access on the Sunsetter. 

What age is Sunsetter suitable for?

Sunsetter Standard Ticket is suitable for all ages. Child tickets are available for passengers aged 3 to 15 years.

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