Launceston Steam Railway

Launceston Steam Railway

Type: Steam Railway

The L.S.R. runs from the historic Cornish town of Launceston through several miles of countryside to the hamlet of Newmills. Trains run throughout the summer, hauled by steam locomotives built to a famous design by the Hunslet Engineering Company in the late 1800's. On site at Launceston station are a café, museum, workshop, well stocked shop and bookshop, and adjacent to the railway at Newmills is a popular farm park (separate charge). Tickets allow you unlimited travel on the day of your visit, so you can ride up and down as many times as you wish, or break your journey for a riverside picnic at New Mills or to explore the local footpaths. There are also remains of an Augustinian Priory which you can view at Launceston station.

Contact Details

St Thomas Road
Launceston
Cornwall
PL15 8DA

Tel: +44 01566 775665

Ticket Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
2 Adults & 4 children£25.00 per ticket
Adult Retun£8.50 per ticket
Child Return£5.50 per ticket
Children under 3Free
Concession£7.00 per ticket

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Opening Times

06/04/2012 - 02/11/2012
06/04/2013 - 02/11/2013

* On all operating days the museum, shop and café are open from 10:30 and trains run as follows:

Facilities

Attraction Facilities

  • Shop

Provider Preferences

  • In town/city centre - Entrance and parking is located in Launceston
  • No Smoking Attraction

Accessibility

  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Ramp/Level Access - Ramp access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

  • Coach Parking
  • On site parking

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant
  • Picnic Site

Payment Methods

  • Booking essential - Booking essential for GROUP VISITS ONLY
  • Special group rates - Applicable if booking is made in advance
  • TIC Staff Admitted Free

Establishment Features

  • Dogs Accepted - Dogs must be kept on a lead please
  • Tea / Coffee Shop
  • Toilets

Specialist Features

  • Marketed towards families
  • Marketed towards senior citizens

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Demonstrations Given
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups - Minimum group size = 8 Maximum group size = 80 Special group rates if booked in advance
  • Guided Tours Available for Individuals

Road Directions

From A30 exit at Launceston and follow directions to town/ A388 Holsworthy / B3254 Bude.
follow the road continuing downhill past Launceston Castle.
At the traffic lights turn right to Newport industrial Estate. Follow road.
Launceston Steam Rail car park is situated opposite Truscotts.
Entry to the railway is through the car park.
From Bude or Holsworthy direction
Follow directions to Launceston.
Once past Newport Square and over bridge at River Kensey, turn left at the traffic lights for Newport Industrial Estate. Follow road.
Launceston Steam Rail car park is situated opposite Truscotts.
Entry to the railway is through the car park.

Public Transport Directions

Launceston Steam Railway is accessible by bus transport.
For public transport details please contact Traveline www.traveline.info
Telephone 0871 200 22 33