2025 Timetable & Fares
Trains operate only on dates that are coloured.
Our standard timetables are blue or green, special timetables are red (Santa trains) or yellow (other special event).
Please refer to the relevant timings depending on the colour indicated, along with listed scheduled train type.
2025 Standard Fares
(Not special events)
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Adult: £15.00
Concession*: £10.00
Family**: £40.00
Dog/Bike: £3.00
Under 3's: Free
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*Concession rate applies to seniors (65+), children (3-15) and registered carers (evidence required)
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**Family ticket is valid for up to 2 adults & 3 children
2025 Special Events
(Special fares MAY apply)
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12th April - Fish 'n' Chip Train *Sold Out*
13th April - Ploughman's Luncheon *Sold Out*
18th - 21st April - Easter Eggspress
4th - 5th May - Bosworth Bikefest
17th May - Fish 'n' Chip Train *Sold Out*
18th May - Ploughman's Luncheon
15th June - Father's Day Ploughman's
13th July - Transport Gala
25th - 27th July - Rails & Ales Festival
9th - 10th August - Models Weekend
30th - 31st August - Railway200 Celebration
13th September - Fish 'n' Chip Train
14th September - Ploughman's Luncheon
11th - 12th October - Sausage & Cider Bash
29th Nov - 24th Dec - Santa Specials
20th Dec - 1st Jan - Mince Pie Trains​
2025 Locomotive Roster
(Unless in the event of locomotive failure)
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Sat 12th Apr - Steam Locomotive "FRED"
Sun 13th Apr - Steam Locomotive "FRED"
Tue 15th Apr - Heritage Diesel Railcar
Wed 16th Apr - Heritage Diesel Railcar
Fri 18th Apr - Diesel Loco OR Diesel Railcar
Sat 19th Apr - Steam Locomotive "FRED"
Sun 20th Apr - Steam Locomotive "FRED"
Mon 21st Apr - Steam Locomotive "FRED"
Tue 22nd Apr - Heritage Diesel Railcar
Wed 23rd Apr - Heritage Diesel Railcar
Sat 26th Apr - Diesel Loco OR Diesel Railcar
Sun 27th Apr - Diesel Loco OR Diesel Railcar
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Standard Ticket Information
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​Platform Tickets
Visitors to Shackerstone Station that are not travelling on the train must purchase a platform ticket to gain entry to the site - £1.00 per person
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Part Journey Tickets
We have a range of part-journey tickets available, such as one way tickets for those wishing to walk or use the canal as part of their day out. These are only available from our ticket offices on the day of travel.
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Shackerstone Railway Society Members
All members of the SRS are entitled to 50% train fare on our standard operating days. Please ring the office to pre-book, or show your membership card on the day of travel to claim your discount.
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HRA Passes
All members of the HRA scheme are entitled to 75% off train fare on our standard operating days. Please ring the office to pre-book, or show your membership card on the day of travel to claim your discount.
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Railriders Club
Members of the Rail Riders club are entitled to £2 off with a single membership, or £5 off with a family membership on standard operating days. Please ring the office to pre-book, or show your membership card on the day of travel to claim your discount.
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"Kids for a Quid" Special Promotion
Where this promotion is shown, up to 3 children (age 3-15) can travel for just £1 each with every full price Adult or Senior ticket purchased only on the dates indicated. Tickets are non-transferable.
These tickets MUST be purchased ONLINE prior to travel.