


All our trains and stations are
NO SMOKING
Our carriage with wheelchair lift facilities is available on certain days of operation.
Please telephone 01825 720800 for further information.
Service 2 runs
on 10-11, 17-18, 24-25 Jan; 5-8, 11-15, 18-22 May; 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29-30 June;
1-3, 6-10, 13-17, 20-24 July; 1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-30 September; 1-2 October.
Santa Specials in December, in the run-up to Christmas - details here
A full list of Special Events is available.
Sheffield Park (dep) 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 4.47*
Horsted Keynes (arr) 11:15 12:15 1:16 2:15 3:16 4.15 5:02*
Horsted Keynes (dep) 11:20 12:20 1:19 2:20 3:19 4:20
Kingscote (arr) 11:33 12:33 1:32 2:33 3:32 4:33
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Kingscote (dep) 11:55 1:00 1:55 3:00 3:55 4:55
Horsted Keynes (arr) 12:08 1:13 2:08 3:13 4:08 5:08
Horsted Keynes (dep) 11:17* 12:16 1:21 2:16 3:21 4:16 5:17
Sheffield Park (arr) 11:30* 12:29 1:34 2:29 3:34 4:29 5:30
* Does not operate during January, February, March, November or December.
Bus 473 Timetable for Service 1: 2009
There has been a major revision of the Service 473 timetable for 2009. Details here.
Sheffield Park (dep) 11:00 1:00 3:00
Horsted Keynes (arr) 11:15 1:15 3:15
Horsted Keynes (dep) 11:20 1:20 3:20
Kingscote (arr) 11:33 1:33 3:33
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Kingscote (dep) 12:00 2:00 4:00
Horsted Keynes (arr) 12:13 2:13 4:13
Horsted Keynes (dep) 12:16 2:16 4:16
Sheffield Park (arr) 12:29 2:29 4:29
Victorian Christmas trains run on 19th, 20th, 23rd and 24th December 2009. Booking for these is also open.
Note: the bus service does not run in connection with the Santa Specials.
Special Timetables may be in operation on Special Event days, and revised fares may apply (with discount for advance booking) - Phone for details,
or see Details of all these Special
Events, which are provided on a separate page.
Details of timetable in use may be available on the Services for the coming week page, in the days leading up to the event, or through a special event guide, available shortly in advance by post or in person.
Observation Car Specials from Sheffield Park
Observation Car specials run with just a small vintage steam engine and our unique Observation Car, built in 1913. Seating is limited to 68 so advance booking is essential.
To book, or for more information, please call our Customer Services Team on 01825 720800.
Spring Specials to view the springtime flora:
operate 20-24, 27-30 April and 1 May, at 11.00am, 1.00pm and 3.00pm.
Bluebell Specials for the best view of the Bluebells in the lineside woods:
operate 5-8 May, at 12.00am and 2.00pm. These specials run in addition to the normal Service 2 timetable.
Autumn Tint Specials to view the autumn colours:
operate on weekdays in October, at 11.00am, 1.00pm and 3.00pm and on weekdays in early November, at 11.00am and 1.00pm.
First Class fares are available, subject to availability on each day.
We have Joint ticket arrangement with the National Trust (Sheffield Park Garden).
Car Parking is free at Sheffield Park and Horsted Keynes Stations. (No car parking is available at Kingscote).
Please note that Members of the Bluebell Railway Preservation Society enjoy a substantial savings on fares, in addition to other benefits. You could share those benefits, whilst helping to support the railway, by also becoming a member - details here.
The following fares are applicable from 10 January 2009.
|
Ticket Type |
Adult |
Child |
Family |
|
3rd All Line Return |
£12.00 |
£6.00 |
£33.00 |
|
Bluebell Bonus 3rd * |
£9.60 |
£4.80 |
£26.40 |
|
3rd All Line Single |
£7.00 |
£3.50 |
|
|
3rd One Stop Return |
£10.00 |
£5.00 |
£27.00 |
|
3rd One Stop Single |
£6.00 |
£3.00 |
|
|
1st All Line Return |
£18.00 |
£9.00 |
|
|
Bluebell Bonus 1st * |
£14.40 |
£7.20 |
|
|
1st All Line Single |
£10.00 |
£5.00 |
|
|
1st One Stop Return |
£15.00 |
£7.50 |
|
|
1st One Stop Single |
£9.00 |
£4.50 |
|
|
Combined ticket with NT Gardens |
£18.70 |
£9.45 |
|
|
Members' Privilege 3rd |
£5.80 |
£2.90 |
£15.00 |
|
Members' Bonus 3rd * |
£4.60 |
£2.30 |
£12.00 |
|
Bus 473 Fares |
£2.50 |
£1.25 |
£7.00 |
* Bluebell Bonus tickets (giving approx 20% discount) must be purchased in advance (please telephone 01825 720800, or visit the Sales and Information Office above the Shop at Sheffield Park). These are valid for unlimited travel on the date specified at time of purchase. They must be paid for at least 8 days in advance of travel and no refund is available under any circumstances.Bluebell Bonus tickets are not valid on Special Event days, Observation Car Specials, Santa, Victorian or Pullman trains or other catering services.
Separate arrangements apply for discounted advance-purchase tickets for special events.
Station admission tickets:
Sheffield Park, including admission to Loco shed and Museum:
Adult: £2.00, Child: £1.00, (when no train is running, £1.00)
Horsted Keynes, including Carriage Workshop viewing gallery, and various exhibitions:
Adult: £1.00, Child: 50p
Kingscote: Adult: 50p, Child: free
Special fares will apply on some Special Event days. Discounts are available if these are booked in advance.
These fares may change without prior notice.
Dogs are welcome, and there is even a special ticket available for them. The upper part of the field at Horsted Keynes is a good place for them to let off steam, and information about walks in the area is available from the Ticket Offices. The only restrictions are the buffet/restaurant building and Golden Arrow Pullman Dining Train, for obvious reasons. However picnic style tables are available just outside the buffet at Sheffield Park. Guide dogs are most welcome, and travel free.
Parties of 10 or more (fare paying) passengers:
Adult: £9.00, Child (3 and under 16): £4.50
School Parties, Scouts, Girl Guides etc: £6.00 Adult or Child
Party Rate for Joint tickets with National Trust Sheffield Park Garden:
Adult only: £14.70
Interested in bringing a party for a School visit to the railway - projects based on the Bluebell Railway will contribute towards Key Stages 1 & 2 of the National Curriculum - more information available.
Special fares will apply on some Special Event days. Discounted fares for groups are available for a few of our special events, if booked in advance - phone 01825 720800.
These fares may change without prior notice.
Our carriage with wheelchair lift facilities is available on certain days of operation.
Please telephone 01825 720800 for further information.