Train Fares and Journey Information

For train times and fares call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50. Cheap day returns are available from 9.30am (in a few cases earlier) on weekdays, and all day at weekends. A cheap day return for the longest journey - Bristol to Weymouth (87 miles) - at the time of writing (April 2004) costs Adult: £13.00 Child (5 to 16 years old): £6.50. Please note that under 5s travel free.

The Groupsaver fare allows 3 or 4 adults to travel together for the cost of 2 cheap day return fares, and is available on all those services for which cheap day returns are applicable. If you plan to visit more than one pub in the same day, you can 'jump on/jump off' providing that you continue travelling in the same direction, and that you buy a ticket to the furthest destination you are planning to travel to.

If you are planning to tour around the area you may wish to purchase a rail rover card. There are two rail rovercards which cover the Bristol to Weymouth line:

Severn, Avon & Wessex
Valid in area bounded by Weston-super-Mare, Cardiff, Cheltenham, Swindon, Romsey and Weymouth

Freedom of the South West
Valid over all the above; Except:- not valid north of Bristol Parkway, Newport – Gloucester, Stroud Valley or Swindon – Bath / Trowbridge. Also valid between Salisbury and Axminster and Castle Cary and Taunton.

The area products are all available with either 3-in-7 days or 8-in-15 days validity, with the Freedom of the South West product only having an 8-in-15 days validity. Enquire at your local booking office for more information.