• Home
  
• The Journey
• Times & Prices
• Gallery
  
• History
  
• Gifts & Vouchers
• Shop & Cafe
• Groups & Schools
• Technical Info
• News
  
• Contact
  
• Links
  
  

Terms and conditions

Operating Days –Weather permitting, trains run every day from 15th March 2008 to the first week of November inclusive.

Times –The first departure from Llanberis is scheduled for 9am, with trains running at frequent intervals subject to weather conditions and passenger demand. Trains will only run subject to carrying a minimum number of passengers. At Bank Holidays and during July, August and September, departures are half-hourly with the last possible departure at 5pm (subject to passenger demand and weather conditions). Trains may be operated by either steam or diesel traction.

Dogs and Luggage –Only officially registered support dogs can be allowed on trains and bulky luggage cannot be carried.

Group Visits –Special fares are available for pre-booked groups of 15 or more travelling together. Charter trains are available – contact us for details.

Car Parking –There are Pay & Display car parks nearby. There is access to a drop off point on the main forecourt at Llanberis Station. There is also a disabled car parking space at Llanberis Station.

Disabled –Disabled passengers are always welcome but those with severe mobility problems are invited to discuss their particular requirements by telephoning well in advance of their intended visit. For parking see above.

Tickets please

The Ticket Office at Llanberis Station is open daily during the season from 08:30. Alternatively tickets can be purchased by telephone in advance of travel using a credit/debit card subject to a £3.50 administration charge per transaction. (Telephone 0871 720 0033). Tickets are not transferable or refundable so please check the weather forecast before making a booking. We do not accept telephone bookings on the day of travel. We recommend you allow 1 hour before the scheduled departure time to collect pre-booked tickets and enjoy the free audio visual show.

The duration of the return journey to the Summit Station takes 2 hours 30 minutes which includes a 30 minute stop at the peak.

The weather

The weather on Snowdon is very unpredictable and can change quickly. If weather conditions become severe, trains cannot proceed to Clogwyn and Rocky Valley will be the destination.

The management reserves the right to close, temporarily withdraw or alter any of the
facilities at any time without prior notice due to inclement weather, technical,
capacity or operational reasons.

In the event of trains being cancelled because of either severe weather or for operational reasons, passengers will be entitled to a full refund.