Mid-Week Steam

Enjoy a Steam Train Journey throughout the Summer with regular services on Wednesdays & Thursdays. Experience the Golden Age of Travel passenger services featuring a delightful steam engine along the Worth Valley Branchline. Bring the whole family, including your furry friend, and embark on an adventure through the picturesque Worth Valley and beyond.

SENIOR DAY ROVER DISCOUNT

£17.80

You can turn up on the day and purchase your tickets (or pre-book day rovers online).

DATES

25th September

Come & take the train, the perfect break away!

PLACES TO VISIT

THE OLD PARCELS OFFICE

The Old Parcels Office, overlooking the tracks of Keighley Station from the bridge, its the railway’s recently refurbished venue for great food and drink in the centre of Keighley.

Open every RUNNING DAY, from 09.00 until 17.00 and 22.00 on Friday & Saturday.

VINTAGE CARRIAGES TRUST

The Carriage Works holds the Trust’s collection of nine historic railway carriages, three small industrial steam locomotives, a 1950s diesel railbus and a group of railway posters and other miscellaneous railway items. 

The Museum of Rail Travel is part of Rail Story at Ingrow West and is open every day except Christmas Day. There is a small charge for entry to the museum, but it is free to passengers on the railway who hold a Day Rover ticket.

OXENHOPE TEA ROOM

Back in 1982, the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway introduced a charming tearoom, adding to the railway’s ambience. Step into a piece of history as you dine in a beautifully restored railway carriage that once traversed Britain’s mainline railway network. Indulge in a variety of refreshments including premium tea, coffee, and soft drinks. Treat yourself to a selection of sandwiches, pies, cakes, and biscuits, all served with a touch of nostalgia.

THE EXHIBITION SHED

While locomotives are waiting for their place in the restoration queue, they are kept in our Exhibition Shed so that you can get a close-up view of these engineering marvels. Access to the Exhibition Shed is free of charge and is an excellent experience for all families.

BAHAMAS LOCOMOTIVE SOCIETY

Explore the Engine Shed, an accredited museum showcasing an array of displays and artefacts from the era of steam. Follow a designated route through the museum, guiding you through captivating exhibits and memorabilia, offering a glimpse into the bygone days of railways. Delve into the rich history of railroads, steam locomotives, and the individuals integral to their construction, operation, and maintenance. Browse numerous display cabinets at your leisure, allowing you to understand the past.

EVENT INFORMATION

The Mid-Week Steam Service will work to the Pink Timetable and take 4 round trips along the Worth Valley.

  Notes:
Oxenhope d
1000
1140
1335
1515
Haworth  d
1006
1146
1341
1521
Oakworth d
1009 
1149
1344
1524
Damems d
1013x 
1153x
1348x
1528x
Ingrow West d
1016
1156
1351
1531
Keighley a
1025
1205
1400
1540
  Notes:
Keighley d
1050
1230
1425
1600
Ingrow West d
1056
1236
1431
1606
Damems d
1100x
1240x
1435x
1610x
Oakworth d
1105
1245
1440
1615
Haworth d
1110
1250
1445
1620
Oxenhope a
1115
1255
1450
1625

Key:

a Arrival Time
d Departure Time
x Request Stop. To board a train, inform the station staff. To alight from a train, inform the Train Guard before the train leaves the previous station.
Connections with National Rail services to Leeds, Bradford, Skipton & beyond
Alight at Ingrow for “Rail Story” museums & exhibitions.
Real Ale Bar Car conveyed on this train serving teas, coffees, soft drinks, real ale, wine and spirits. A selection of snacks and confectionary is available too.
Steam Train
Diesel Train

SENIOR DAY ROVER DISCOUNT

£17.80

DAY ROVER TICKET

A Day Rover is perfect for exploring the Worth Valley. It offers unlimited travel for the whole day on all trains running. A Day Rover also includes free entry to the award-winning ‘Carriage Works’ and ‘Engine Shed’ museums at Ingrow West Station.

DAY ROVER TICKETON THE DAYONLINE 3 DAYS IN ADVANCE
Adult£22.00£19.80
Adult (65+)£17.80£17.80
Child (5-15)£11.00£9.90
Child under 5FREEFREE
One Adult & One Child£27.50£24.75
Two Adults & Three Children£55.00£49.50
Local Resident Card Holder & Members£11.00N/A

Full Line Return

The perfect way to enjoy a journey through the Worth Valley, with one full round trip of the line. These are available to only buy on the day from any booking office.

TICKETON THE DAY
Adult£15.00
Children (5-15)£7.50
Children under 5Free
Local Resident Card Holder & Members£7.50
You can purchase a Full Line Return from any station

Normal fares operate with standard discounts for local resident cardholders and members. If you live in Postcode areas BD20, BD21 or BD22,  you can take advantage of special reduced fares by having a Local Residents Railcard. Find out more information about how to apply on the website.

Car parks are available at five of the KWVR stations, and for the benefit of satellite navigation system users, the KWVR station addresses & postcodes are:

  • KEIGHLEY – Station Closed – Regular Vintage Shuttle Bus between Keighley & Ingrow
  • INGROW – Ingrow Railway Station, South Street, Ingrow, Keighley, BD21 5AX
  • OAKWORTH – Oakworth Railway Station, Station Road, Oakworth, Keighley, BD22 0DZ
  • HAWORTH – The Railway Station, Station Road, Haworth, Keighley, BD22 8NJ
  • OXENHOPE – Oxenhope Railway Station, Station Road, Oxenhope, Keighley, BD22 9LB

You can find more information about getting the railway in the dedicated travel section.