FAQs - West Somerset Railway

We have many tickets available to travel on the railway. 

You can either purchase a rover ticket in advance through our website which will allow you one days travel on the railway, you will receive a confirmation email which can then be scanned on the train when you arrive.

Alternatively we have intermediate station tickets which vary in price, for a list of prices for each journey you can take on the railway please visit our website here  

To book tickets, please use the 'Events and Experiences' tab on the website, where you will have various options. For standard travel, please select our 'Rover ticket' page.

Our intermediate statioin price list can be found here on our website. If you scroll down you will see all stations listed, select your start station and all the fares to other intermediate stations will be listed. These tickets can only be purchased on the day from either a booking office or on the train.  

Yes, we will be stopping at all stations. Please note that Doniford Halt is a request stop.

On the date of travel, please arrive no earlier than 45 minutes before your train is due to leave. If you hold tickets, please continue on to the platform. If you need to buy tickets, please visit the booking office. 

Yes, our group booking service is available for groups with 16 or more paying passengers. Please email us at [email protected] or give us a call on 01643 700398 to discuss your visit. 

It is important to book groups in as soon as possible as we have limited capacity on our services.  

Please note your group booking is only confirmed once full payment has been made.

Yes, you can purchase tickets on the day from either our booking office or on board the train from one of our travelling ticket inspectors. 

Yes, we offer both adult and children (aged 5-15) tickets with under 5's travelling for free with a full fare paying adult. 

Our standard single and return tickets are available on the day from either the booking office or on the train from one of our travelling ticket inspectors. 

Lynton and Barnstaple Railway passengers are entitled to 10% discount off of their ticket when travelling on the West Somerset Railway line. This is vice versa for passengers wishing to visit the Lynton and Barnstaple line who have recently travelled with us. 

This discount is available on the day and you must show a valid L&BR ticket to either our booking office or on the train to one of our traveling ticket inspectors. Please be aware you must travel within 30 days of your ticket. (Maximum one discount per ticket per visit).

We have limited free parking at Bishops Lydeard and there is a pay and display car park next to Minehead Station. For further information about our intermediate stations, please visit our “Find Us” page. 

Please let us know as soon as possible if you need to cancel a booking. You can contact us via email at [email protected] or by calling us on 01643 704996. 

To ensure that all your group requirements are met, we require all group bookings to be made by telephone on 01643 700398. It is important to book groups in as soon as possible as we have limited capacity on our services. 

On our running days, toilets are available at all of our stations, except Doniford Halt. We also have toilets available on the train. 

Please phone us on 01643 704996 or email [email protected] 

Alternatively you can contact us via our Contact Us page here

Dogs are permitted to travel on standard West Somerset Railway services however they are not permitted to travel in the buffet car, or in any carriage where catering is being served by the company. Dogs are not permitted to travel on any of the seats and must always remain on the floor.

A dog ticket is required at £3.50 per dog.

Dogs are not permitted on Dining services which include The Quantock Belle Dining Train, Cheese and Cider, Murder Mystery or Fish and Chip services. Dogs are also not permitted on our Festive Services unless highlighted otherwise on the event page.  

If you are unsure of whether your four-legged friend can join you, please contact the railway to double check.  

Tickets are being sold online in most cases, if you are unable to book online, please call us on 01643 704996 and we will be able to assist you. Cash can be accepted for pre-booked tickets, however this would need to be paid at the Minehead information office ahead of your travel date. Please contact us for more details. 

Yes, our annual passes are available throughout the year and can be purchased either online via our website or in person at our Minehead commercial office. For further details about these passes, check out our annual pass webpage. 

Travel warrants can be used on our standard running days. This includes our red, blue and yellow timetable. Please be aware travel warrants are not valid on special events. If you have any further questions, please contact us on 01643 704996.

For on the day travel, vouchers can be brought into any booking office. The same for use in the Minehead or Bishop’s Lydeard shops. For advance travel or events, your vouchers will need to be brought into Minehead Station’s Information office, or posted into the address below, with a cover letter for their intended use and details. We suggest you send us an email at the time of postage, letting us know you intend on sending us your vouchers so a booking can be arranged for you.  

Once we have received the vouchers, we will inform you of any additional payments that need to be made. 

West Somerset Railway, 
The Railway Station, 
Minehead Somerset, 
TA24 5BG 

Vouchers will be valid for one year from the time of purchase and it is not possible to extend them if they are not used by the expiry date.

Yes, we welcome passengers with disabilities.

To find out more, please follow this link here. 

The shops and café’s along the line are open when the trains are running, with the exceptions of Minehead and Bishops Lydeard which may be open at additional times and advertised accordingly. Please call us on 01643 704996 to check on opening times.  

Once an application is received and processed, we provide you with a personalised, credit card size, Annual Pass photo card plus a validity card. You must be able to present the validity card and photocard when travelling.

Passport sized photograph(s) must be supplied. We require one photograph of the Annual pass holder for an individual annual pass application and the option 2 family pass. Or two photographs, one of each adult named on the family pass, option 1.

If applying online, all photo files should be either .jpg, .gif, or .png format and must only show a full-face view. Please be aware failure to supply suitable photographs will delay the supply of your pass. Digital images may also be sent by email to [email protected] clearly marked with the full names of the proposed pass-holders.

No, these passes are strictly non transferable and can only be used by the named photo card holders.

Yes,  the pass cannot be used on special event days marked purple or green on our timetable, The pass is not valid on our pre-booked Christmas services or on any evening or special event service. 

No, the pass cannot be used on our pre-booked dining services. The pass is not valid for evening dining trains including Murder Mystery and Quantock Belle Dining Services.

No, only one of the named adults must be present when the pass is used. Any adults who travel with you and who are not named on the pass will need to pay the appropriate fare.

Yes, other adults not named on the pass may travel with you, but they must pay the correct fare for the journey undertaken.

Yes, a dog may travel in the place of a child on the pass, if all pass holders are present then your dog can travel at just £3.00 for any journey.

No, annual passes already provide excellent value for money. No other discounts are applicable.

If you lose your pass, you may request a replacement. All replacements will be at the discretion of the General Manager and will incur a charge of £5.00.

Yes, one name/photo change is permitted in any 12-month period. A name/photo change will incur a change of £5.00.

If you have purchased a travel ticket, and wish to upgrade to an annual pass, you can do this within 7 days of the intial date of travel. This must be done in person at the Minehead Commercial office so the cost of the ticket can be deducted from the annual pass total - it cannot be done online. Please ask for a form at the booking office if you wish to do this and on completion, hand back to a member of staff in the information or booking office along with your initial ticket or receipt. Please bring in a passport sized picture per adult or these can be emailed to [email protected] We will take payment for the pass on the day if staff are available to do so, if not we will contact you to arrange payment. 

Please note, due to the volume of Annual Pass applications that come in each week, your card will be processed at the earliest opportunity, and will be dated to expire one year from this date. The creation of the cards can take up to 2 weeks, please ensure you allow this time before your next visit to apply. Please note this may take longer during peak times of the year.  

We are unable to hold onto your annual pass application to process on a specified date.

You will be emailed an order confirmation via digitickets this will include your unique booking reference number and barcode which will act as your ticket.

When you arrive, please present your ticket either printed out or displayed on a smart device to our booking office staff or traveling ticket inspector.  

Please give us a call and we can arrange for your tickets to be posted, this will include a small postal charge.

There will be no refunds offered for unused tickets. Depending on circumstance, tickets may be exchanged for use at a later date. Refunds are only considered when the West Somerset Railway PLC are unable to run a service.

Depends on your journey, please see our timetable on our website for more details.

Starter

Option 1: Broccoli and Stilton soup (gf), served with a bread roll & butter

Option 2: Cod fishcakes (df), served with green leaves & homemade tartare sauce

Main Course

Option 1: Roast Chicken Breast in white wine & cream sauce with lardons (gf)

Option 2: Roasted Salmon with pesto sauce (gf), served with baby potatoes

Option 3: Polenta stuffed peppers (v)(V)

All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.

Dessert

Option 1: Strawberry pavlova (gf)

Option 2: Cheeseboard (gf available)

Coffee/Tea and petit fours 

If a (df), (gf), (v) or (V) can be made for the dish, please order it and not a special dish.

Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can. Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.

gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, V - vegan

Starter

Option 1: Chicken Liver Pate (gf)(df) with Cranberry Jelly & Melba toast

Option 2: Roasted vegetable stack (v)(V)

Main Course

Option 1: Roasted Baby Chicken (gf)(df)

Option 2: Spiced Neck of Lamb baked in phyllo (df)

Option 3: Summer Vegetable pasta (gf)(v)(v)

All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.

Dessert

Option 1: Vanilla Cheesecake with berries

Option 2: Cheeseboard (gf available)

Coffee/Tea and petit fours 

If a (df), (gf), (v) or (V) can be made for the dish, please order it and not a special dish.

Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can. Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.

gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, V - vegan

Starter

Option 1: Baked Camembert (gf) with Red Onion Chutney (gf)(v)

Option 2: Tempura Prawns with chilli dip (df)

Main Course

Option 1: Pork tenderloin with Apricot Cream sauce (gf)

Option 2: Salmon Fillets with a Herb Crust and lemon butter

Option 3: Mushroom Wellington (v)(V)

All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.

Dessert

Option 1: Apple and Blackberry Crumble (gf)df)

Option 2: Lemon Cheesecake with Summer Berries

Coffee/Tea and petit fours

If a (df), (gf), (v) or (V) can be made for the dish, please order it and not a special dish. Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can. Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.

gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, V - vegan

Starter

Option 1: Broccoli & Stilton Soup (gf)

Option 2: Chicken Gyoza

Main Course

Option 1: Braised Short Rib of Beef with Dauphinoise Potatoes (gf)(df)

Option 2: Duck Breast with a Port and Cherry Sauce (gf)df)

Option 3: White Bean Cassoulet (v)(gf)(df)(V)

All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.

Dessert

Option 1: Poached Pears with Crème Fraiche (gf)

Option 2: Caramel Cheesecake

Coffee/Tea and petit fours 

If a (df), (gf), (v) or (V) can be made for the dish, please order it and not a special dish. Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can. Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.

gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, V - vegan

Starter

Option 1: Charcuterie platter (gf)

Option 2: Gazpacho (v)(V)

Main Course

Option 1: Pork Tenderloin with honey garlic glaze (gf)(df)

Option 2: Crumbed Chicken Breast with cheese sauce

Option 3: Vegetarian Moussaka (v)

All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.

Dessert

Option 1: Panna cotta with strawberries (gf)

Option 2: Cheeseboard (gf available)

Coffee/Tea and petit fours

If a (df), (gf), (v) or (V) dish is available please order it and not a special dish.

Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can. Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.

gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, V - vegan

Starter

Option 1: Potato, Goat’s Cheese & Spring Onion pastries

Option 2: Chicken Gyoza

Main Course

Option 1: Cod with Bacon, Peas and greens (gf)(df)

Option 2: Hawaiian Chicken (gf)(df)

Option 3: White Bean Cassoulet (v)(gf)(df)(V)

All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.

Dessert

Option 1: Tropical Fruit Salad (gf)(df)(V) and Ice Cream

Option 2: Cheeseboard (gf available)

Coffee/Tea and petit fours 

If a (df), (gf), (v) or (V) can be made for the dish, please order it and not a special dish.

Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can. Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.

gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, V - vegan

Starter

Option 1: Charcuterie Platter (gf)(df)

Option 2: Gazpacho served with a bread roll and butter (gf)(df)(v)(V)

Main Course

Option 1: Lamb chops with garlic and herb butter (gf)

Option 2: Hawaiian Chicken (gf)

Option 3: Red Onion and Cheddar Quiche (v)

All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.

Dessert

Option 1: Strawberry Meringue (gf)

Option 2: Chocolate Mousse (gf)

If a (df), (gf), (v) or (V) can be made for the dish, please order it and not a special dish. Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can. Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.

gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, V - vegan

Starter

Option 1: Smoked Salmon Terrine served with Melba toast (gf)

Option 2: Caprese Salad – Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil (v)

Main Course

Option 1: Lamb Shanks, roasted with garlic and red wine (gf)(df)

Option 2: Pork Tenderloin with mustard sauce (gf)

Option 3: Vegetarian Quiche, caramelised onion and goat’s cheese (v)

All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.

Dessert

Option 1: Lemon Curd Roulade with summer berries (gf)

Option 2: Cheeseboard (gf available)

Coffee/Tea and petit fours 

If a (df), (gf), (v) or (V) can be made for the dish, please order it and not a special dish.

Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can. Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.

gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, V - vegan

Starter

Option 1: Chicken Liver Pate with Melba toast (gf)

Option 2: Potato, Goat’s Cheese and Spring Onion pastries 

Main Course

Option 1: Lamb Shanks with Dauphinoise Potatoes (gf)(df)

Option 2: Seabass with Lemon, Caper and mustard Sauce (gf)

Option 3: Mushroom and Celeriac Tart (v)

All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.

Dessert

Option 1: Banoffee Pie

Option 2: Lemon Posset with Shortbread

Coffee/Tea and petit fours  

If a (df), (gf), (v) or (V) can be made for the dish, please order it and not a special dish.

Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can. Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.

gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, V - vegan

Starter

Option 1: Mackerel Pate (gf)

Option 2: Baked Camembert (gf)

Main Course

Option 1: Roast Chicken Breast (gf)(df)

Option 2: Salmon Fillets with a Herby Crust (gf)

Option 3: Red Onion and Goat’s Cheese Quiche (v)

All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.

Dessert

Option 1: Berry Roulade (gf)

Option 2: Cheeseboard (gf)

Coffee/Tea and petit fours

If a (df), (gf), (v) or (V) can be made for the dish, please order it and not a special dish. Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can. Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.

gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, V - vegan

Starter

Option 1: Ardenne Pate (gf)(df) with Piccalilli & fruit toast

Option 2: Goat’s Cheese Souffle (v)

Main Course

Option 1: Greek Stuffed Chicken breast (gf)

Option 2: Crumbed Salmon with Lemon Sauce

Option 3: Squash & Beetroot Wellington (v)(V)

All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.

Dessert

Option 1: Strawberry Pavlova (gf)

Option 2: Cheeseboard (gf available)

Coffee/Tea and petit fours 

If a (df), (gf), (v) or (V) dish is available please order it and not a special dish.

Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can. Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.

gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, V - vegan

Starter

Option 1: Ham Hock terrine with Melba toast (gf) (df)

Option 2: Vegetable Gyoza (df)

Main Course

Option 1: Roast Pork Loin with Roast Potatoes (gf)(df)

Option 2: Oven Roast Chicken Supreme with Roast Potatoes (gf)(df)

Option 3: Tomato and Asparagus Frangipane Tart (v)

All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.

Dessert

Option1: Tiramisu

Option 2: Summer Berry Pavlova (gf)

Coffee/Tea and petit fours  

If a (df), (gf), (v) or (V) can be made for the dish, please order it and not a special dish. Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can. Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.

gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, V - vegan

Starter

Option 1: Charred Courgette and Goat’s Cheese Galette (v)

Option 2: Tempura Prawn with chilli dip

Main Course

Option 1: Pork tenderloin with mustard, apple and lentils (gf)(df)

Option 2: Tarragon chicken

Option 3: Parisian peppers stuffed with mushroom, white beans, olives and feta cheese

All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.

Dessert

Option 1: Pecan Pie served with creme fraiche

Option 2: Cheeseboard (gf available)

Coffee/Tea and petit fours 

If a (df), (gf), (v) or (V) dish is available please order it and not a special dish.

Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can. Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.

gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, V - vegan

Starter

Option 1: Mackerel Pate (gf) served with Melba toast

Option 2: Baked Camembert with Caramelised Red Onion & Melba toast

Main Course

Option 1: Braised Beef Short Rib (gf)(df) with Dauphinoise Potatoes

Option2: Slow Cooked Pork Belly (gf)(df)with Dauphinoise Potatoes

Option 3: New Potato, Pea and Asparagus Frittata (v)(gf)

All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.

Dessert

Option 1: Lemon Curd Panna Cotta with Lavender Shortbread

Option 2: Cheeseboard (gf available)

Coffee/Tea and petit fours 

If a (df), (gf), (v) or (V) dish is available please order it and not a special dish.

Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can. Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.

gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, V - vegan

Starter

Option 1: Carrot Soup (gf)(df)(v)(V)

Option 2: Tempura Prawns (df)

Main Course

Option 1: Roast Pork loin (gf)(df)

Option 2: Seafood Pie (gf)

Option 3: Giant Butterbean Stew (gf)(df)(v)(V)

Dessert

Option 1: Pecan Pie

Option 2: Panna Cotta with Agen Prunes (gf)

Coffee/Tea and petit fours

If a (df), (gf), (v) or (V) can be made for the dish, please order it and not a special dish. Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can. Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.

gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, V - vegan

Starter

Option 1: Carrot Soup (gf)(df)(v)(V)

Option 2: Chicken Liver Pate with Redcurrant Jelly & Melba Toast (df)(gf)

Main Course

Option 1: Seabass with lemon and caper and mustard sauce (gf)

Option 2: Hunter’s Chicken (gf)(df)

Option 3: Chestnut Roast (v)(V)(gf)(df)

All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.

Dessert

Option 1: Lemon Curd Roulade with Blueberries (gf)

Option 2: Cheeseboard (gf available)

Coffee/Tea and petit fours 

If a (df), (gf), (v) or (V) can be made for the dish, please order it and not a special dish.

Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can. Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.

gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, V - vegan

Starter

Option 1: Thai Fishcakes with Chilli dip and greens (df)

Option 2: Minestrone (gf)(df)(v)(V)

Main Course

Option 1: Roasted Short Rib of Beef & Dauphinoise potatoes (gf)(df)

Option 2: Roasted Salmon with Pesto Sauce (gf)

Option 3: Giant Butterbean Stew (gf)(df)(v)(V)

All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.

Dessert

Option 1: Apple and Blackberry Crumble

Option 2: Chocolate Mousse (gf)

Coffee/Tea and petit fours 

If a (df), (gf), (v) or (V) can be made for the dish, please order it and not a special dish.

Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can. Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.

gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, V - vegan

Starter

Option 1: Ham Hock Terrine – Served with pumpernickel and butter

Option 2: Potato, Goat’s Cheese & Spring Onion pastries

Main Course

Option 1: Herbed Lamb Chops (df) (gf), served with dauphinoise potatoes

Option 2: Crumbed Chicken Breast with cheese sauce

Option 3: Vegetarian Quiche, caramelised onion and goat’s cheese (v)

All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.

Dessert

Option 1: Sticky Toffee Pudding with Custard

Option 2: Cheeseboard (gf available)

Coffee/Tea and petit fours 

If a (df), (gf), (v) or (V) can be made for the dish, please order it and not a special dish. Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can. Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.

gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, V - vegan

Starter

Option 1: Broccoli and Stilton soup (gf), served with a bread roll & butter

Option 2: Tempura Prawn with chilli dip

Main Course

Option 1: Cod fillets with lemon and caper and mustard sauce (gf)

Option 2: Hawaiian Chicken (gf)(df)

Option 3: Squash and Pearl Onion Tarte Tatin (V)

All mains served with appropriate seasonal vegetables.

Dessert

Option 1: Tiramisu

Option 2: Cheeseboard (gf available)

Coffee/Tea and petit fours 

If a (df), (gf), (v) or (V) can be made for the dish, please order it and not a special dish. Allergens may vary, please be exact with your requirements and we will accommodate as best we can. Vegan dishes can be provided by request at the time of booking.

gf – gluten free, df – dairy free, v – vegetarian, V - vegan

Bishops Lydeard: Large free car park. Please be aware that there is a maximum height barrier so access to the car park is for vehicles under 2.1 metres. Limited disabled spaces.

Crowcombe Heathfield: A small car parking area at the station.

Stogumber: Very small car park

Watchet: Large pay and display car park adjacent to the station and other car parks in the town.

Washford: Small amount of parking on the station forecourt. More parking adjacent to Cleeve Abbey on Abbey Road (signposted for Roadwater):- 10 minutes walk from there to the station.

Blue Anchor: Car Park across the road from the station and parking along the sea front.

Dunster: Car Parking at the station.

Minehead: Council run pay & display car park. Click here for prices. There is a coach drop-off point adjacent to Minehead Station off the sea front promenade. There is also a free coach park which can be accessed by turning off Seaward Way at the mini roundabout next to McDonald's. Continue to the end of this road where you will reach a 'T' Junction. At the 'T' Junction turn right then follow the winding road round to the Minehead Eye. Turn right into the road in front of the Minehead Eye and the Coach park can be accessed. There are disabled spaces in this car park.

Visit the Traffic England Website for Real time Traffic Information.

The M5 Motorway passes by Taunton. To reach the West Somerset Railway leave the M5 at Junction 25 (Taunton) and follow signs for Minehead (there are also brown tourist signs for the Railway itself but following the signs for Minehead works as well) until you are approaching Bishops Lydeard. DO NOT GO INTO THE VILLAGE. Remain on the by-pass until you see signs directing you to the Railway and also the village of Halse. Turn left here and Bishops Lydeard station is directly in front of you behind the Broad Gauge Industrial Park. There is a large free car park at Bishops Lydeard Station.

Please note that from Junction 25 to Bishops Lydeard Station is a journey of around 6 miles and that Taunton can be very busy with traffic.

Alternatively if approaching from the north you can leave the M5 at Junction 24 (Bridgwater) and follow the A39 towards Minehead. The A39 crosses the West Somerset Railway at Williton station and if you wish to join the Railway there take the first right turn after crossing the line. This takes you into Station Road and to the station. Note that car parking at Williton is limited.

From the south it is possible to leave the M5 at Wellington (Junction 26) and follow the A38 to the edge of Taunton. After passing the Stonegallows Inn you will descend a hill, past Taunton Crematorium on your right, to a roundabout. Take the first exit, signposted for Minehead, follow the road over the mainline railway and at the roundabout at the end of this road turn left and then right at the Cross Keys Inn. You are now on the last leg of the journey to Bishops Lydeard as per leaving the Motorway at Junction 25.

If you are staying in the Greater Exmoor area and are heading for Minehead to start your day the station stands on the seafront. There is a pay and display car park adjacent to Minehead Station and other car parking in the town.

The nearest mainline railway station to the West Somerset Railway at Bishops Lydeard is Taunton. The bus link between there and the WSR is operated by First West of England Bus service 28 (Buses of Somerset). For more information on Rail Services to and from Taunton please see National Rail Enquiries website.

Please note that this is a separate organisation and we are not responsible for their services.

From Taunton

Buses of Somerset Service 28

Buses of Somerset offer the 28-service bus which operates between Taunton and Minehead. This includes a range of stops like Bishops Lydeard, Williton and Watchet. Click here to plan your journey.

National Express operates from the bus stop outside County Hall, which is in close proximately to Castle Way and have connections in London with Eurolines from many parts of Europe. Click here to plan your journey.

From Porlock/Porlock Weir

• ATWEST 10 SERVICE - Click here
• Ridlers 10 Service - Click here

From Exford/Wheddon Cross

• ATWEST 198 Service - Click here
• Exmoor Coaster - Click here

War may be raging on the Continent, but back home life must go on – but not for Farmer Cyst – he’s just been found murdered on his way to market! Who could have wanted him dead? Could flirty young Dee Peat have been too hot for him to handle? Has local spiv Stanley Knyffe made him a final offer? Or has Land Army girl Molly Coddle been pulling more than just potatoes? Luckily, Detective Inspector Bauls is on hand to keep you steaming ahead with your investigations.

It’s 1949 and the Thymely over Actin village show is being held for the first time in a decade where there are accolades galore for the various winners. As the train pulls in packed with excited fayre-goers and judges, it appears that someone has their eye on a much bigger prize – murder! Special guest and head judge, Lady Rose Garden has been found dead in her private compartment. But who is the culprit? It’s known that 3 people have recently crossed paths with the victim so could it be one of them? Has keen baker, Charity Cayse suffered a soggy bottom? Is flower arranger Marion Hayste too keen to blossom? Or has champion vegetable grower, Hugh Mungus taken a leek too far? The case is afoot, and D.I. Archie Bauls is on hand to lead you to the ultimate prize – Best Detective! 

It’s been a lovely day out in Thymely over Actin and the members of the Little Hampton Brass Rubbing Society are catching their train home. Unfortunately, one of their group has already departed! Who could possibly have murdered friendly Roger Mee?  Has he rubbed new member Julie Verlyeton up the wrong way? Is founder member Norman Church more interested in the dead than the living? Or has Society stalwart Rosa Buvitt uncovered something nasty in the tombstones?  D.I Bauls will ensure you know your brass from your elbow as you rub away to reveal the truth.

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Unfortunately, no. The Quantock Belle does not have space for passengers to remain in their wheelchair whilst travelling on this service. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss further and we will do our best to assist you.

Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate requests for specific carriages on the Quantock Belle. The only thing we can ensure is guaranteed tables for two will be on their own when a guaranteed table for two is purchased.  

Yes, passengers under one booking will be sat with one another to the best of our ability.  

Yes, if we are made aware, multiple bookings can be sat with each other. We do need to know when the booking is made, in order for us tothat we can arrange our seating accordingly. If we are not told before the day of the booking, we may not be able to arrange your group together. You can add your request to the notes section when makiing your booking.  

We will aim to accommodate as many requests as possible, however we cannot guarantee that any requests made will be fulfilled. 

Most of our events are not valid for the use of your annual pass, however you can use your pass on our 1940’s weekend! 

Children are not permitted on our Dining Experience Trains. Unless there is a specified Child ticket, we cannot permit them onboard that specific service.  

We apologise for any inconvenience.