Visiting Ribble Steam Railway in 2026
Book Online or Pay on the Day
We run a number of themed special events throughout the year, this year starting in February, with our main operating season starting at Easter, and then we operate trains every Saturday until September.
Keep your eyes on our social media for more information and details of our special events.
Standard Ticket Prices (Held at 2025 rates)
*(prices and travel for special events may vary)
Adult (16+) £12.50
Children(3 – 15) £7.50
Under 3 – FREE
Concessions (Disabled, Carers and 65+) £10.00
Family (2 adults + 2 children) £32.00
All prices inlcude access to the Museum, Mr Ribble’s Playground, Mrs Ribble’s Tea Room and All-Day* Travel
Each journey lasts approximately 35 mins
All our standard events can be booked online in advance or pay on arrival (except Fox & Edwards Events, Santa Specials & Dining Services that need to be pre-booked)
If you are planning to visit as a family group more than twice in 2026, our new Season Ticket may be of interest to you
RSR Annual Members enjoy discounted entry on operating days – Proof of membership will be required on arrival
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Summer Saturday - Diesel Railbus Replacement
Due to operational circumstances, our trains planned for 18th July will now be operated by our Diesel Railbus A Family ticket can be purchased for only £24.50, Adult admission is…
Summer Steam Saturday with Royal Saloon Dining
Tickets include entrance to our wonderful museum and all day travel on the trains. We have a gift shop and a café serving drinks and light refreshments. Timetable – NOTE:…
Royal Saloon Dining
On several dates throughout the year, you can dine in style on board our Royal Saloon. The Royal Saloon will be added to the train on the following dates :-…
School Summer Holidays - Railbus Wednesdays
Come and ride in our 1950s Vintage Waggon und Maschinenbau Railbus, experiencing new views of the Preston Dock Railway on Wednesdays during the summer school holidays. Thanks to a temporary…
Summer Steam Saturday
This Summer, take advantage of reduced admission prices available on our standard events in July and August A Family ticket can be purchased for only £28, Adult admission is £10.95,…
School Summer Holidays - Railbus Wednesdays
Come and ride in our 1950s Vintage Waggon und Maschinenbau Railbus, experiencing new views of the Preston Dock Railway on Wednesdays during the summer school holidays. Thanks to a temporary…
Vintage Transport Experience with Trains AND Buses!
This August, our friends at the Ribble Vehicle Preservation Trust will again be running a heritage shuttle bus service between our site in Preston’s Docklands, to their workshop which houses…
School Summer Holidays - Railbus Wednesdays
Come and ride in our 1950s Vintage Waggon und Maschinenbau Railbus, experiencing new views of the Preston Dock Railway on Wednesdays during the summer school holidays. Thanks to a temporary…
School Summer Holidays - Railbus Wednesdays
Come and ride in our 1950s Vintage Waggon und Maschinenbau Railbus, experiencing new views of the Preston Dock Railway on Wednesdays during the summer school holidays. Thanks to a temporary…
The last Railbus Wednesday of 2026 Summer Holidays
Come and ride in our 1950s Vintage Waggon und Maschinenbau Railbus, experiencing new views of the Preston Dock Railway on Wednesdays during the summer school holidays. Thanks to a temporary…
Royal Saloon Dining
On several dates throughout the year, you can dine in style on board our Royal Saloon. The Royal Saloon will be added to the train on the following dates :-…
Facilities
Ramped access is available to our specially adapted coach for wheelchair users and their carers.
Disabled visitors and their carers are charged at Concessionary Rates.
There is ample free car parking adjacent to the entrance, including disabled parking spaces right outside the doors.
Group Visits
- 10 – 19 visitors 5% discount.
- 20 – 40 visitors 10% discount
- 41 – 59 visitors 15% discount.
- 60+ visitors 20% discount.
All groups must be pre-booked to qualify for any discount.
Pets
We welcome dogs and ask that they are respectfully kept under control, so other passengers or staff are not inconvenienced.
To keep everyone safe, please keep your dog on a lead at all times. Note for hygiene purposes, dogs are not allowed on seats (or tables!). We also do not permit dogs (except assistance dogs) into the cafe or on train buffet.
We welcome Guide dogs and/or hearing dogs accompanying passengers with disabilities, and normally permit access to all public areas of trains, stations and other premises.
No other animals may be conveyed without the express permission of the company.
Please ask a member of staff if you need any assistance.
Please note the following…
The railway is a working environment, so please ensure children are supervised at all times during your visit.
The company accepts no liability for any inaccuracy in the information contained on this website.
Timetable information is subject to alteration without notice.
On occasion, operational reasons may require that a diesel locomotive is used to replace the steam locomotive service.
