Waterford and Suir Valley Railway
All aboard to experience the magic of rail!
The magic of rail’s golden age has been brought back to life at the beautifully restored Kilmeadan Station in Co Waterford.
Visiting railway passengers pay their fare at the ticket office- a converted rail carriage- before boarding the train where the conductor checks their tickets. When everyone is safely on board the whistle blows and the driver pulls away from the station. . On the journey enjoy the beauty of the Suir Valley; a partially opened carriage lets you take in the panoramic views of the rolling farmland of Waterford and across the river to Co Kilkenny. The track winds along the river giving passengers glimpses of areas accessible only by train and even peeking into the world famous Mount Congreve Gardens.
The railway journey is a 17km round trip lasting just under one hour.
The rolling stock is a Simplex diesel locomotive that was built to operate in the peat industry and then used when digging out the Channel Tunnel. The carriages which have both closed and partially opened seats were specially built for the Waterford & Suir Valley Railway. There is seating capacity for up to 70 passengers.
Waterford & Suir Valley Railway is a community heritage project with charitable status (Ref : Chy 13857). It is operated by volunteers with support from FAS jobs training schemes.
Waterford & Suir Valley Railway is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Ireland’s south east. Always a big hit with kids the railway organises special family events throughout the year including Teddy Bear Picnics and the Santa Express!
Contact: Maria Kyte
Address : Waterford & Suir Valley Railway, Kilmeadan Station, Kilmeadan, Co Waterford
Tel : 051-384058
Email:
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Web: www.wsvrailway.ie
Schedule
April to September: summer schedule
February & October Mid Term Breaks
December: Santa Trips.
April & September Summer Train Schedule
Monday - Saturday11am to 3pm
Sunday 12 noon to 4pm
May-August Summer Train Schedule
Monday - Saturday 11am to 4pm
Sunday - 12 noon to 5pm
Trips depart on the hour and the journey lasts 55 minutes
Bookings taken for school tours, active retirement clubs, social clubs and other groups, otherwise tickets are sold on a first come basis.
Prices
Adult €8.50
Child €4.00
Student/OAP €7.00
Family 1 child €19.00 2 children €21.00 3 children €23.00 4 children €25.00
Directions
From Waterford City take the R680 to Kilmeaden ( 0km). Drive through the village following signs for Cork. Drive straight through the Carrick Road Roundabout. Kilmeadan Station is on the left.
Alternatively take N25 toward Cork. At Carrick Road Roundabout take last exit on to R680. Kilmeadan Station is on the left.
From Cork direction at Carrick Road Roundabout turn left on to R680. Kilmeadan Station is on the left.
On Site Facilities
Tea/coffee shop
Car park for cars and coaches
Toilets
Disabled access
Special Events
Mid-Term Breaks (February and October/November): open daily for three trips each day at 12noon, 1pm and 2pm when children travel free
Summer Magic events on selected Sundays throughout the summer with cartoon characters, magic shows and teddy bears picnics
Halloween: Spooky Express. This event must be pre-booked; contact the station for availability 051 384058
Santa Express: Families are invited to board the Santa Express at Kilmeadan Station and set off on an exciting 20 minute train journey along the banks of the River Suir. On returning they meet Santa in his railway cottage to have a chat and make their Christmas wish and receive a present. This event must be pre-booked; contact the station for availability 051 384058
