Bristol Harbour Railway Train Rides
Next dates
Step aboard a heritage steam train and enjoy a ride along Bristol’s historic harbourside with Bristol Harbour Railway.
Departing from M Shed, these popular train rides are pulled by the steam locomotive Henbury and travel along the quayside between M Shed and the SS Great Britain.
Originally built by the Great Western Railway in the 1870s, Bristol Harbour Railway spent over a century serving the city docks before becoming a much-loved heritage attraction operated by the museum.
2026 Train Ride Dates
Saturday 23rd to Monday 25th May
Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June
Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June
Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th July
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th July
Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August
Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th August
Saturday 29th to Monday 31st August
Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th September
Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September
Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th October
Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th October
Saturday 31st October and Sunday 1st November
Details
Time: 11am to 5pm, subject to availability
Location: M Shed, Bristol Harbourside
Duration: Approximately 15 minutes
Suitable for: Families and railway enthusiasts of all ages
Ticket prices
Single journey: £3.50
Return journey: £5
Children under 6: Free
Dogs: Welcome
Booking information
Tickets can be purchased on the day from the ticket office by the M Shed platform.
Please note that train rides operate on weekends only and are subject to volunteer availability and weather conditions.
What to expect
Visitors can enjoy a nostalgic steam railway experience while travelling alongside Bristol’s historic waterfront aboard traditional dockside rolling stock once commonly seen around Avonmouth and the City Docks.
The railway is operated by volunteers and occasional cancellations may occur due to crew shortages, mechanical issues or adverse weather conditions. To check before travelling, call 0117 352 6600.
