Terms and Conditions

Operating Days 2010

Weather permitting trains will run every day from late March to the end of October. From March to Early May trains will terminate at either Clogwyn or Rocky Valley (subject to winter weather conditions). The Summit Station is the usual destination between May  and the end of October. Trains may be operated by steam or diesel traction.

Tickets please

The Ticket Office at Llanberis Station opens daily during the season at 8:30am. Tickets can also be purchased by telephone in advance of the day of travel with a credit/debit card, the booking line opens at 1.00pm daily. *Telephone bookings are subject to a £3.50 administration charge per booking but cannot be made on the day of travel. Tickets are non-transferable or refundable so please check the weather forecast before making a booking.

Single tickets

Single tickets can be purchased in advance for the journey up Snowdon. Descent single tickets are only sold on a standby basis from the Summit.

Departure times

The first departure from Llanberis is scheduled for 9am, later trains can run every 30 minutes subject to passenger demand.

Journey duration

The duration of the return journey to the Summit Station takes 2½ hours which includes a 30 minute stop at the peak. When the train terminates at Clogwyn Station the return journey is 2 hours. The return journey to Rocky Valley is 1 hour 30 minutes.

Dogs and Luggage

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

Car Parking

There is a pay and display car park situated at the rear of Llanberis Station.

Disabled

Disabled passengers requiring the wheelchair accessible carriage are asked to telephone in advance to discuss their particular requirements Click here to find out more information on our disabled access

The Weather

Weather conditions on Snowdon are very unpredictable and can change quickly. If weather conditions become severe and trains cannot proceed to the Summit they will terminate at Clogwyn Station (3/4 distance up Snowdon) or Rocky Valley (5/8 up Snowdon). A reduced fare is offered for such journeys

Find Us

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The Railway operates from Llanberis
Station on the A4086.

Approximate travelling times from:
• Caernarfon 15 minutes
• A55 Junction 11 Bangor 20 minutes
• Bangor 25 minutes
• Betws-y-Coed 45 minutes
• Porthmadog 45 minutes
• Chester 90 minutes

To find information on local buses and trains either call 0871 200 22 33 or click www.traveline.info