Journeys: Hythe to Dungeness
You asked and we listened! We’re running service from Hythe to Dungeness on:
- Saturday 18th July
- Sunday 19th July
- Tuesday 21st July
- Wednesday 22nd July
Trains depart Hythe Station at 10:30 and 12:30 for journeys to Dungeness. Passengers will have 2 hours to explore Dungeness.
The End of the Line Restaurant will be open for takeaway snacks, sandwiches and drinks.
It is a winner of TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence and this world famous steam railway is one of Kent’s top attractions.
We’ve implemented a range of additional health and safety measures to protect our passengers and teams.
Our world-famous steam locomotives will still be the same, but our journeys will be a little different.
Our railway can only open in stages and we have invested in changes to our coaches to enable this. We realise the flexibility we usually can offer is not possible, but we really would value you coming to visit. The railway’s survival will be led by how many passengers.
The details of the revised arrangements are detailed below as well as how to book. If the situation changes we will arrange a change of date for your visit to suit you or a full refund. There will be no admin charges.
Pre-booking is essential.
All of the above journeys will begin from Hythe Station (CT21 6LD) and journey to Dungeness. Passengers will have 2 hours to spend at Dungeness before their designated return time. This will ensure we can safely meet social distancing requirements. Please note if you have booked in a group of more than 4 adults and 2 children you will be seated in two compartments, we’ll try to keep these together where possible.
Arrive 10- 15 minutes before your departure time.
To ensure our trains can depart on time we advise you arrive 10 - 15 minutes before your departure time. Access to the station will not be available before this time.
Socially distanced queuing and carriage compartments.
We’re following the Governments social distancing guidelines. We’ll try to keep queues to a minimum but where they exist you’ll see 2-meter markers. Partitions between carriage compartments will mean you can see those in the compartment next to you but contact will be restricted. Children under 3 without tickets may need to be seated on a lap.
Additional hygiene measures.
You’ll notice some new additions to the station such as hygiene screens at shop/catering counters, new hand sanitising stations and carriage compartment cleaning between each return journey. Our teams have all had additional briefings on social distancing and additional cleaning measures.
Chip and PIN/ Contactless card payments only.
Hythe Coffee Shop and End of the Line Restaurant Dungeness will accept card payments only. We are not currently accepting cash.
Bring a suitable face covering.
We advise all adults - except those with medical exemptions- to wear a face covering when possible in public places.
Hygiene and safety signs.
To help guide our passengers around the railway and assist with hygiene advice new signage has been installed. Please read it carefully.
Some facilities will be temporarily unavailable.
Thank you for your patience and continued support.
FAQs
Can we still take photos and videos of our day out?
Like us, we’re sure you want to capture plenty of photos of your day. When doing so please respect the space of our team and our passengers.
Are toilet facilities still available?
Our toilets are open at Hythe and Dungeness Station.
Is there somewhere to purchase food?
Takeaway drinks and snacks are available from End of the Line Restaurant Dungeness. Card/contactless payment only.
Can we bring our dog?
Dogs are still welcome on our trains but are not permitted in our catering areas.
Can we bring our pushchair?
Please consider travelling without it to reduce contact. If you do bring a pushchair please fold it down for our Guard to store in the Luggage Van.
Do I need to print my ticket?
Our teams will accept e-tickets shown on phones or tablets. Please have your e-ticket ready at check-in.
Hythe departure times:
- 10:30
- 12:30
Round Trip A: 10:30 departure
Journey details: Depart from Hythe Station at 10:30 and journey to Dungeness. Enjoy a 2-hour break at Dungeness before the homeward journey back to Hythe at 1:37.
There will be a 7 minute break at New Romney on the departure and homeward journey to allow passengers to use the toilet facilities. Please note that the Heywood Buffet, Model Railway Exhibition and Play Areas will not be open.
Hythe departure:
- 10:30
Round Trip B: 12:30 departure
Journey details: Depart from Hythe at 12:30 and journey to Dungeness. Enjoy a 2-hour break at Dungeness before the homeward journey back to Hythe at 3:37.
There will be a 7 minute break at New Romney on the departure and homeward journey to allow passengers to use the toilet facilities. Please note that the Heywood Buffet, Model Railway Exhibition and Play Areas will not be open.
Hythe departure:
- 12:30
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