Llanberis Lake Railway

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Temporary shorter passenger journeys for 2026

Due to National Grids essential electricity cable replacement project, Llanberis Lake Railway has handed over a considerable length of the railway to National Grid in order that they can replace those cables which run under the railway’s land. This means that, throughout 2026, the railway will be operating a shorter passenger train service from the main station on Padarn Country Park to our Llanberis station and vice – versa, a journey of approximately ½ mile, 15 minutes return. 

The Café at our main station on Padarn Country Park will remain fully open in accordance with the published timetable, as will both our retail shops.

The ticket price being Adults - £2.00,  Children - £1.00   Dogs - 50p and will allow passengers unlimited travel on the chosen day of travel only.

Our full train journeys by the shores of Llyn Padarn will recommence in 2027.

Starting at Gilfach Ddu, the journey takes you past the 13th century Dolbadarn Castle, crossing possibly Britain's shortest river and passing Llanberis' twin lakes as the train negotiates the extension (opened in 2003) to Llanberis village. From here the train runs non-stop through the Padarn Country Park, joining the 1845 slate railway route to run along the shores of Lake Padarn to Penllyn, and giving stunning views of Snowdon, the highest peak in England and Wales.

On its return, the train makes a short stop at Cei Llydan, an ideal place for a lakeside picnic, before arriving back at Gilfach Ddu. Here you can watch the driver stoking the fire, the engine taking water, or spend some time visiting our gift shop and cafe.

The five mile return trip takes around 60 minutes, and all advertised trains are scheduled to be hauled by one of our vintage steam engines rescued from the nearby Dinorwic slate quarries.

All our trains have wheelchair accommodation, but spaces are limited, so please let us know you are coming. Toilets, including disabled access, are situated nearby in the Country Park.