The Severn Beach Line
Did you know that the Severn Beach Line is rated by Thomas Cook as one of the most scenic railways in Europe? Setting off from Bristol Temple Meads and calling at nine stops along the way, it passes through the Avon Gorge and the mile-long tunnel under Clifton Down to meander down the Avon Valley to the Severn Estuary at Severn Beach.
The line provides a vital link for those who live near the line, enabling them to travel to work, visit friends and family or connect to the mainline at Temple Meads for onward travel.
Special Offer with Bristol Zoo Gardens
Bristol Zoo Gardens and First Great Western have teamed up to offer customers a great deal on entry to the Zoo.
You can get to the Zoo by travelling on the Severn Beach Line to Clifton Down Station, and then it is a sign-posted walk to the Zoo. Bristol Zoo Gardens are offering one free child (aged 3 -14 years old) entry with a full paying adult on production of a valid adult train travel ticket to Clifton Down station. The offer is valid on the following Sundays only - 22nd and 29th June 2008.
Improved Train Service
With the support of Bristol City Council, First Great Western now offers an improved train service on the line, with more trains and a Sunday service.
Fares on the Line
The Severn Beach line has been divided into three ticket zones comprising of:
INNER ZONE - between Bristol Temple Meads and Clifton Down OUTER ZONE - between Clifton Down and Severn Beach
LINE ZONE – all stations from Bristol Temple Meads to Severn Beach
Each zone carries a different flat rate train fare, and you only pay for the zone you’re travelling in. Find out more about flat fares on Severn Beach Line,
The fares are:
Day Single Day Return 7 Day season Ticket*
Inner Zone £1.50 £2.00 £6.00
Outer Zone £1.50 £2.00 £6.00
Line Zone £2.00 £3.00 £9.00
*7-Day Season tickets cannot currently be purchased online.
As a designated Community Rail line, a partnership of organisations ensure that the line is promoted and developed for the benefit of residents, businesses and visitors.
Read about the Severn Beach Line Development Plan here.
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