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• Where is the Railway...
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The Railway runs from Bishops Lydeard in the Vale of Taunton Deane not far from Taunton and the M5, through the hilly area of West Somerset between the Quantock and Brendon Hills with a coastal run from Watchet ending by the beach at Minehead under the towering Exmoor hills. Location Map
Many visitors join the West Somerset Railway at Bishops Lydeard Station, which is just five miles from Taunton. If you are coming by the M5 motorway from the north, leave at Junction 25, and follow the brown "WSR" tourist signs through Taunton, onto the A358 towards Minehead. Don't take the road to Bishops Lydeard village, but continue on the main road for about half-a-mile, before turning left. Take the next left for the main car park. If you are coming by the M5 motorway from the south, leave at Junction 26, and make for Taunton on the A38. When you enter the outskirts of Taunton, turn left at the first roundabout, following the brown "WSR" tourist signs, onto the A358 towards Minehead, then find Bishops Lydeard Station as described above.
Map of Bishops Lydeard Station
For those wishing to start at the seaside end, Minehead Station can be found right on the seafront at Minehead. There are several nearby pay-and-display car parks. Map of Minehead Station
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• When do the trains run...
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Trains run on most days in the summer. For easy-to-read and colour-coded traditional timetables, click here. You can also phone the Talking Timetable on 01643 707650, or speak to the Railway Office on 01643 704996.
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• How much does it cost...
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Of course it matters - everyone needs to know how much it is going to cost. Being Britain's longest heritage railway, and having ten stations, you will understand that there are many fares and types of tickets on offer, for many different journeys.
For example, during 2006, excepting Special Events, the Standard adult day return ticket from Bishops Lydeard to Minehead and back, costs £11.80.
• Please note during Special Events - shown in brown on the Traditional Timetable Calendar - special fares will apply. The principal fares for Special Events will appear on the pages for each event when available.
More example Standard fares for 2006 are shown below.
| Between
| Journey
| Adult | Child* | Family* | Senior Citizen
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| Bishops Lydeard and Minehead
| Return
| £12.40
| £6.20
| £31.20
| £10.60
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| Minehead and Watchet
| Return
| £9.00
| £4.50
| £22.70
| £7.80
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| Stogumber and Blue Anchor
| Return
| £9.60
| £4.80
| n/a
| £8.20
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| Dunster and Washford
| Return
| £5.60
| £2.80
| n/a
| £4.80
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| Crowcombe Heathfield and Blue Anchor
| Return
| £10.20
| £5.60
| n/a
| £8.80
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| * | A Child is defined as being aged 5-15 years inclusive. Under 5 years travel free.
A Family is defined as two adults and four children aged 5-15 years inclusive
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If in any doubt about the fares, please ring the Railway on 01643 704996.
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| Enquiries: 01643 704996
| | Talking Timetable: 01643 707650
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At a glance...
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