


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 17-20, 25-29, 31 March; 1-4, 21-25, 28-30 April; 1-2, 6-9, 12-16, 19-23 May;
2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30 June; 1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-25 July; 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 29-30 September; 1-3 October.
Santa Specials run in December, in the run-up to Christmas
Engineering works with reduced service - 5-6, 26-27 Jan and 22-23 Nov.
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, November or December.
On Bank Holidays trains will operate to the above timetable, and additional trains may also operate to create a more frequent service.
Bus 473 Timetable for Service 1
Bus 473 runs on all Service 1 dates, bank holidays and special event weekends (but not on December 26 or for Santa Specials).
East Grinstead Stn (dep) 11:10 12:10 1:10 2:10 3:10 4:10
East Grinstead High St 11:15 12:15 1:15 2:15 3:15 4:15
Standen (National Trust) 11:20 12:20 1:20 2:20 3:20 4:20
Sports centre 11:22 12:22 1:22 2:22 3:22 4:22
Kingscote - Bus (arr) 11:30 12:30 1:30 2:30 3:30 4:30
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Kingscote - Bus (dep) 11:42 12:42 1:42 2:42 3:42 4:41
Sports centre 11:50 12:50 1:50 2:50 3:50 -
Standen (National Trust) 11:52 12:52 1:52 2:52 3:52 -
East Grinstead High St 11:57 12:57 1:57 2:57 3:57 -
East Grinstead Stn (arr) 12:02 1:02 2:02 3:02 4:02 4:49
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
5-6 January: Trains operate an hourly service between Sheffield Park and Horsted Keynes only, and return. Train fares charged only at "half-line" rate.
26-27 January: -
An hourly train service between Horsted Keynes and Kingscote only. No trains
operate between Sheffield Park and Horsted Keynes due to engineering work.
Train fares charged only at "half-line" rate.
Please note that there is a FREE replacement bus service between Horsted Keynes and Sheffield Park.
Trains will be formed of the Bluebell's set of Victorian Metropolitan Railway carriages, hauled by SECR Locomoive No.65.
The timetable below will apply:
22-23 November: - Trains operate between Sheffield Park and Horsted Keynes and return, due to engineering works. Train fares charged only at "half-line" rate.
Enjoy a traditional English Breakfast on board "The City Limited Pullman" on Monday 24th March, Friday 2nd May, Monday 25th August, Friday 3rd, 10th, & 24th October. Advance booking essential. More details.
Afternoon Tea will be served on board "The Sussex Belle Pullman" on the afternoon of Thursday 14th February, Monday 24th March, Friday 2nd May, Monday 25th August, Friday 3rd, 10th, & 24th October. Advance booking essential. More details.
Preliminary information is now available for the 2008 Santa Special services. Further details will be available in the late Spring. Postal booking opens on 1st July, and telephone bookings will be taken from Monday 6th October 2008.
Victorian Christmas trains run on 20th, 21st, 23rd and 24th December 2008. Booking for these is already 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 though a special event guide, available shortly in advance by post or in person.
Autumn Tint Specials
Observation Car specials, giving the best view of the fantastic Autumn Colours - dates shown in Blue in the timetable. Autumn Tints trains depart from
Sheffield Park at 11.00am, 1.00pm and
3pm. Advance booking is essential as they are limited to 68 seats.
To book, or for more information, please call our Customer Services Team on 01825 720800.
Bluebell Specials: April 29, 30, and May: 1, 6, 7, 8 - These run in addition to the normal timetable, and consist of just the Observation Car (built in 1913) hauled by a vintage locomotive. Bluebell Specials depart Sheffield Park at 12.00pm and 2.00pm. Advance booking as above.
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 12 January 2008.
|
Ticket Type |
Adult |
Child |
Family |
|
3rd All Line Return |
£10.50 |
£5.25 |
£30.00 |
|
Bluebell Bonus 3rd * |
£10.00 |
£5.00 |
£28.00 |
|
3rd All Line Single |
£6.00 |
£3.00 |
|
|
3rd One Stop Return |
£8.00 |
£4.00 |
£20.50 |
|
3rd One Stop Single |
£5.00 |
£2.50 |
|
|
1st All Line Return |
£16.00 |
£8.00 |
|
|
Bluebell Bonus 1st * |
£15.00 |
£7.50 |
|
|
1st All Line Single |
£9.00 |
£4.50 |
|
|
1st One Stop Return |
£11.50 |
£5.75 |
|
|
1st One Stop Single |
£7.50 |
£3.75 |
|
|
Combined ticket with NT Gardens |
£17.00 |
£8.50 |
|
|
Bus 473 Fares |
£2.00 |
£1.00 |
£5.00 |
* Bluebell Bonus tickets must be purchased in advance (please telephone 01825 720800, or visit the Sales and Information Office above the Shop at Sheffield Park) and are valid for unlimited travel on the date specified at time of purchase. They must be paid and purchased 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.
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. Discount 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: £8.50, Child (3 and under 16): £4.25
Party Rate for Joint tickets with National Trust Sheffield Park Garden:
Adult only: £14.00
Special fares will apply on some Special Event days. Discounted group fares available for some 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.