2026 school and group bookings are now closed
Thank you to all the schools and groups who travelled with us this year. If you already have a booking confirmed with us, please do not worry, your booking remains in place.
Open 7 days a week Easter half term – 30th September.
Volk’s Electric Railway remains open until 30th September 2026, schools and larger groups are still very welcome to travel with us during this time. However, due to the short time remaining in the season, we are no longer able to process advance bookings.
If you are planning to visit as a school or large group, please refer to the FAQs below for information about travelling on The World’s Oldest Electric Railway without a pre-booking.
Please note that bookings for the 2027 season are not yet open.
We will begin accepting school and group bookings once our 2027 rates and booking information have been finalised.
Group Rates 2026 (advance bookings are now closed)
School Group Rates 2026 Price per child. | |
Child Return Either come straight back or break up your journey. | £3.60 |
Child Single | £2.40 |
Child Halfway Return | £2.40 |
Adult Group Rates 2026 Price per adult. | |
Adult Return Either come straight back or break up your journey. | £5.20 |
Adult Single | £3.40 |
Adult Halfway Return | £3.40 |
Teachers and leaders ride for free as you are supervising children.
Group lead / wedding couple ride for free.
Must be a minimum party of 15 to prebook.
Group booking opening and closing times. (advance bookings are now closed)
For public opening and closing times please see our timetable.
Open 7 days a week Easter weekend until the 30th September. | Aquarium station Group train departs on the hour and half past. | Black Rock station Group train departs quarter past and quarter too. |
Monday | 10:30 – 16:30 | 10:15 – 16:15 |
Tuesday | 11:30 – 16:30 | 11:45 – 16:15 |
Wednesday | 11:30 – 16:30 | 11:45 – 16:15 |
Thursday | 10:30 – 16:30 | 10:15 – 16:15 |
Friday | 10:30 – 16:30 | 10:15 – 16:15 |
Saturday | 10:30 – 17:30 | 10:15 – 17:15 |
Sunday | 10:30 – 17:30 | 10:15 – 17:15 |
Bank holiday | 10:30 – 17:30 | 10:15 – 17:15 |
FAQs
Train capacity
The maximum capacity is 35 passengers, including group leaders and teachers.
How do I qualify for the school rate discount?
A minimum of 10 school children is required to receive school rates.
How do I qualify for the group rate discount?
Group rates apply to parties of 10 or more.
Please note: we only accept pre‑bookings for groups of 15+.
Groups of 10–14 can still receive the group rate, on the day of traveling, if one person pays for the entire booking and only one ticket type is purchased (e.g., 10 Adult Returns).
Our group is larger than the train capacity
If your group exceeds 35 passengers, please include the total number of attendees on the booking form.
We will split your group into 2 or 3 smaller parties, traveling on the next available double train (departures every 25–30 minutes).
We don’t have confirmed numbers or our group size has changed
No problem! Please provide an estimated number when booking, as long as your original number doesn’t change to exceed the train’s capacity of 35.
On the day of travel, the cashier will confirm the final number with the group leader.
Payment is only taken on the day or after, depending on your chosen method.
Payment Method
You can either pay by card on the day of the trip or invoice, sent soon after the trip is complete.
Risk assessment and public liability insurance
A copy of the risk assessment and public liability insurance will be sent via email, once the trip has been confirmed.
How often do group trains run?
Our double train departs:
Black Rock Station: at quarter past and quarter too (e.g. 12:15, 12:45)
Aquarium Station: on the hour and half past (e.g. 12:00, 12:30)
Coach & customer parking
We do not offer on-site parking. Parking is available along Madeira Drive. For locations and prices, please visit the Brighton & Hove City Council website – parking.
Accessibility
Please see our accessibility page.
2026 school and group bookings are now closed
Please note that bookings for the 2027 season are not yet open.