Train Tickets 2026

🚂 Step Back in Time at Doon Valley Railway! 🚂 

Experience the raw power of Scotland’s industrial past in the only heritage steam railway in South West Scotland. Located at the historic Dunaskin Ironworks, the Doon Valley Railway invites you for a nostalgic day out for all ages in 2026. 

What’s Waiting for You in 2026:

• Heritage Train Rides: Take a short, scenic trip in our authentic Director’s Saloon coach, hauled by vintage industrial steam or diesel locomotives.
• The "Pugs" Experience: See our unique collection of "Pugs"—the versatile industrial engines that powered Scotland’s coal and iron industries—including the UK's only working fireless locomotive.
• Explore the History: Visit our museum filled with railway memorabilia, or watch the intricate details of our working model railway.
• Relax and Refuel: Enjoy refreshments at the Signal Box Café or find a perfect souvenir at the gift shop.

We strongly advise booking online in advance to guarantee your spot and avoid disappointment!

Don't miss the train! Book your tickets today for a full day of Railway fun.

All attractions are subject to availability. The Doon Valley Railway is a charity run entirely by passionate volunteers dedicated to preserving Ayrshire's rail history.

Tickets 
Adult (16+) - £10
Child (3-15) - £5
Infant & Toddler (under 3) - Free
Carer (with paying passenger) - Free

Terms & Conditions

1. Tickets are valid for travel on the train at the time indicated on the booking.  Entry to site is free.
2. Children aged 2 and under travel free when accompanied by an adult. They will not have a seat and will require to sit on the adult's lap. 
   
3. If you need to travel with a carer, they're entitled to travel for free. Carer tickets are only available per paying passenger (adult or child 3-15).  Proof of carer status must be provided on request.
4. Please collect your tickets at the Ticket Office which is located in our Shop when you arrive. Tickets need to be collected 20 min before train departure.  The train departs from the station which is about a 5-10 minute walk from the ticket office. 
5. Trains will not be held beyond their scheduled departure times and tickets cannot be refunded if you miss your train.
   
6. Visitors are advised that steam and diesel locomotives, train services, attractions and facilities are subject to availability on the day.  Whilst every effort is made to run the services as advertised, ARPG, operators of the Doon Valley Railway, reserves the right to vary it and use steam or diesel power without notice.
7. Unfortunately we can only make transfers or offer refunds if we are unable to run your booked train service.
8. ARPG reserves the right to refuse access to, or remove from the train, station and site, any persons who are considered to be using inappropriate behaviour affecting the safety of the train and its passengers, spoiling the enjoyment of others or failing to comply with any reasonable requests made by a member of the train or station staff.

For further information visit our website: https://doonvalleyrailway.co.uk/