Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge steam railway runs between the old market town of Aylsham and the bustling Broads town of Wroxham and is within easy reach of Norwich and the coast.
Bure Valley Railway is Norfolk’s longest narrow gauge steam railway and runs between the market town of Aylsham and the bustling Broads town of Wroxham, and is within easy reach of Norwich and the coast. The nine mile line runs through the picturesque Bure Valley countryside, with a combined train and cruise on the Norfolk Broads available.
The railway’s facilities include an 80-seater Café at Aylsham Station which can provide everything from a cup of tea to a full meal, souvenir shops and free car and coach parking at both Aylsham and Wroxham Stations. All trains have special wheelchair accessible coaches which allow wheelchair and able bodied passengers to travel together. Disabled toilet facilities are available at both Aylsham and Wroxham. Trains operate on a daily basis from the beginning of April to the end of October with special events throughout the year. Discounted group rates available for parties of 20 or more.
Aylsham Station: Norwich Road, Aylsham NR11 6BW
Wroxham Station: Belaugh Road, Hoveton, Wroxham, NR12 8UU
Tickets can be purchased at Aylsham and Wroxham Stations.
Online booking is advisable owing to reduced capacity.
Aylsham To Wroxham
Aylsham/Wroxham Single Return
Adult (16+) £10.00 £14.50
Child (5-15)* £6.00 £8.00
Family (2 adults + 2 children) – £43.00
Dog £2.50 £3.50
Cycle** – –
* Under 5’s Travel Free. Max 2 per fare-paying adult. Any under 5’s must be able to travel within the same compartment as adults and will not be assigned an individual seat.
** Owing to reduced capacity we are currently unable to carry cycles
Aylsham station is open 7 days a week
Shop and Café open 9.00am – 4.30pm
Except Christmas Day & Boxing Day
Sat Nav Postcode
Aylsham: NR11 6BW
Wroxham: NR12 8UU
On Foot
Walk from Aylsham Town Centre via Red Lion Street and Norwich Road, its just an 8 minute walk from Aylsham town centre; we are opposite Tesco supermarket.
Bus
Sanders Coaches offer a service from Norwich, Aylsham and Cromer service 44, X44 or 44A. Plan your bus journey on the Traveline website.
Mainline Railway
The train between Norwich and Sheringham stops at Hoveton & Wroxham Station. From this station, the Bure Valley Railway is close to the Norwich to Sheringham Platform, visible behind the signal box. It is just a 5 minute walk, although we suggested you allow at least 15 minutes before the departure time of one of our trains.
Coach and Car
There are coach and car parking facilities at both Aylsham and Wroxham stations, these are FREE to those visiting the railway. Those who have larger vehicles, such as motor homes, are welcome to park in the designated coach parking areas by prior arrangement, but please note our car parks do not allow overnight parking. There are also very small car parks at Buxton (NR10 5ET) and Coltishall (NR12 7JG), mainly for those who wish to use the footpath only
