The Alderney Railway

Description

The Alderney Railway, established in 1847, is the only working railway in the Channel Islands and serves as a volunteer-run heritage attraction. It travels a 2-mile coastal route from Braye Road to Mannez Lighthouse using historic 1959 London Underground carriages. 

The line, originally built to transport stone for the breakwater, operates during summer weekends, bank holidays, and for special events like the Santa Special. Its original purpose was to bring stone from the quarries for the construction of the breakwater. For the next 130 years the railway carried the stone for the necessary programme of continuous repair.

Prices starts from £12.00 for adult return, £6.00 for Child (3-16 yrs) and children under 3 are Free. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: No

Features

Footplate Experience: Enjoy a working day on the Train. Be involved from making the train ready to start (oiling up - safety checks - start up) to putting the train to bed. Become a Driver or Guard for the day. 

Facilities

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What to see

Events 2026:
Wednesday 18th February 2026, Trains at 13:30 and at 15:00

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Ticket Price:

  • Adult: £12.00 for Return & £6.00 for Single.
  • Child (3–16): £6.00 for Return & £3.00 for Single.
  • Under 3: Free.

Footplate Experience: Cost £100

Events: 

  • Adults: £12 for Return & £6 for Single.
  • Children: £6 for Return & £3 for Single.

For more information please visit: https://www.alderneyrailway.gg/timetable

Pricing URL: https://www.alderneyrailway.gg/timetable

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Time may vary please check here: https://www.alderneyrailway.gg/timetable

Address: Guernsey GY9 3DA, Guernsey

Post Code: GY9 3DA

Council: Alderney

County: Channel Islands

Location: PO Box 75, Alderney, Channel Islands, GY9 3DA.

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