Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway

Steam Services

Trains are hauled by one of the railway's preserved steam engines, between Embsay and Bolton Abbey stations, and follow the timetable below. They consist of restored ex-BR Mk.I coaches from our fleet, usually including a Buffet Car.

We are conducting a 6-month trial in the Buffet Car, serving bottle conditioned local beers and some foreign lagers. So far we have beers from the following breweries: Saltaire, Summer Wine, Naylors, Old Bear with more lined up over the coming months. We currently have a Wheat Beer and a Ginger Beer to see how these go down. We attempt to open the Buffet Car on Saturdays and Sundays, subject to the availability of volunteers to man the Buffet Car.

You may board the train at either Embsay or Bolton Abbey Station.
Embsay (depart) 10.30 12.00 13.30 15.00 16.30*
Bolton Abbey (arrive) 10.45 12.15 13.45 15.15 16.45*
Bolton Abbey (depart) 11.10 12.40 14.10 15.40 17.00*
Embsay (arrive) 11.30 13.00 14.30 16.00 17.20*
* - Runs from 2nd March to 25th October (inclusive) only
Holywell Halt - Trains call here 5 minutes after departing from Embsay and 10 minutes after departing Bolton Abbey. This stop must be requested to the guard.
Fares Single
Return
Day Rover
Adults £5.00 £8.00
Children £2.50 £4.00
Concessions £4.00 £7.00
Family (2+2) n/a £20.00
Platform Tickets: 30p
The Day Rover and standard Returns have been combined, so that a return ticket will now allow unlimited travel on the date of issue, except on special event days, or where there are overcrowding problems.
Thinking of visiting as a large group? See our Group Booking page for details of discounts.

(C) Charles Boylan (C) Charles Boylan

Disabled provision Car park spaces are reserved close to the station buildings for ease of access and there is a disabled toilet at Bolton Abbey Station. On the normal service trains there is a specially converted Disabled Saloon, which can be easily accessed via a ramp - the Station Staff or the guard will be willing to assist. The DMU service can accommodate wheelchairs, but the Vintage Trains do not have specific accommodation for wheelchairs. Please phone (01423) 561965 for further information about disabled access to the Vintage Trains.

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Bolton Abbey Station, Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6AF
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