2026 school and group bookings are now open!
Open 7 days a week Easter half term – 30th September.
Volk’s Electric Railway- The World’s Oldest Operating Electric Railway, is a fantastic journey for school trips and group bookings! Groups can relax, taking in the scenic sights of Brighton’s beautiful seafront on our 1-mile-long track, whilst taking in Victorian innovation first-hand.
Please note school / large group bookings need to be made at least 2 weeks in advance.
Group Rates 2026
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.
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.
To request a school or group booking, please fill in the form below.
Please note: All booking requests must be made at least 2 weeks in advance.
Submitting the form is not a confirmed booking. A member of our team will review your request and contact you within 7 days via email to discuss availability and finalise the details.