Travel aboard ‘The Cambrian’ from Machynlleth to Porthmadog or Pwllheli and revel in the romance of the steam train. Sit back and view beautiful Cardigan Bay on one side and the mountains of Snowdonia on the other.
A day for all the family to relax and discover the magnificent Cambrian Coast.

Leave the car for today and take a comfortable ride in old style coaches pulled by a steam locomotive. Enjoy the delights of the white sands of the Mawddach estuary, cross the famous Barmouth Bridge, view historic castles and discover some of the Great Little Trains of Wales, all against the backdrop of the majestic Snowdonian Mountains in the distance.

‘The Cambrian’ allows you to relax and visit some historic towns, magnificent castles, seaside resorts, narrow gauge railways, museums and countless other leisure activities, shops and restaurants in some of North Wales’ most stunning mountain and coastal scenery.

This small Welsh market town was once, briefly, the capital of Wales and the site of Owain Glyndwr’s Welsh Parliament in 1404. The town centre is close to the station.

An old harbour town with its iconic wooden viaduct, built in 1866, crossing the River Mawddach estuary. Barmouth is a popular holiday destination with a lively promenade and lovely sandy beaches – perfect for a summer’s afternoon.

Now a World Heritage site with the castle, built by Edward I, offering stunning views from the 200 ft. high crag over Cardigan Bay, the Lleyn Peninsula and the mountains of Snowdonia.

The town grew in the 19th Century as a result of it being an ideal location for a port for shipping slate. It is now better known for its marina and two steam railways, the Ffestiniog and the Welsh Highland Railways. Also to be discovered are the maritime museums and nearby Black Rock Sands which provide a wonderful beach playground.

On Wednesdays and Fridays only the train continues on to the beautiful coastal town of Pwllheli for a stop for lunch and a visit to the open-air market (Wednesdays).
Any of these towns and villages will guarantee a glorious day out in North Wales. If you are on holiday why not choose a different destination and take another trip on ‘The Cambrian’?
There is an on-board buffet serving snacks and hot and cold drinks throughout the journey. Smoking is not permitted on any part of the train.

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After the completion of the railway from Machynlleth to Aberystwyth in 1863, the Cambrian Railway Co. was formed in 1864 as an amalgamation of all the independent local lines. This company, in turn, became part of the Great Western Railway in 1923. On completion, the railway offered the inhabitants of Shrewsbury, Manchester and the West Midlands quick access to a most beautiful part of Wales.

Whilst every effort will be made to operate this service as advertised, West Coast Railways reserves the right to cancel or alter the service without notice in accordance with their terms and conditions. West Coast Railways also reserves the right to use diesel traction in the event of high fire risk or steam locomotive failure. Once a booking is made no refund is normally given except where the service is cancelled by West Coast Railways. Only West Coast Railways’ tickets are valid on this service.

Please note: the return ticket price assumes outward and return journeys will be made on the same day.

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