Timetables and Fares
Timetable
Trains have now returned to the Great Central Railway following a period of closure due to the Coronavirus.
Our ordinary passenger trains give way to Santa Express and Winter Wondlights from 5th to 24th December 2020.
For more details, please see the event pages:
We ask everyone to please follow advice from the NHS as follows:
How to avoid catching or spreading coronavirus
- wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
- always wash your hands when you get home or into work
- use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
- cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
- put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards
- try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell
- do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean
When to stay at home...
If you have either of the following symptoms, please stay at home and see www.nhs.uk/coronavirus for further information:
- a high temperature – you feel hot to touch on your chest or back
- a new, continuous cough – this means you've started coughing repeatedly
For further information on the coronavirus please see www.nhs.uk/coronavirus
Fares
Our ordinary fares are currently suspended as revised trains are offering (with reduced prices for passenger trains in many cases).
Our best value "off peak" day fares from Loughborough Central are shown below. Similar fares are applicable from our other stations.
Please note that standard or special fares and other terms and conditions apply on special event and gala days which are marked in yellow on the timetable, or other dates as advertised.
| £ | Adult | Child | |
| Day runabout | (see Notes 1 & 2) | £18.00 | £9.00 |
| Day return | Quorn | £7.00 | £4.00 |
| .. .. | Rothley | £12.00 | £6.00 |
| .. .. | Leicester (see Notes 1 & 2) | £16.00 | £8.00 |
| Single | Quorn | £4.00 | £2.00 |
| .. | Rothley | £7.00 | £4.00 |
| .. | Leicester | £9.00 | £5.00 |
| Family runabout (1A + 3C) | (see Notes 1 & 2) | £30.00 | |
| Family runabout (2A + 3C) | (see Notes 1 & 2) | £40.00 | |
Notes
1. Day returns to Leicester at £16 adults (no senior concession) and children £8 are available after 2.30 pm. These tickets can be used as runabouts, without restriction.
2. After 2.30pm, family tickets may be sold for a £5 discount on the fares shown.
3. Registered disabled visitors are charged at the £16 day return to Leicester rate; these tickets can be used as runabouts without time restriction. An accompanying registered carer is offered a free complimentary fare.
4. Friends of Great Central Main Line members are entitled (upon production of current valid membership card) to reduced Privilege runabout fares of £10 (£6 child).
5. The above fares structure may be suspended for special events.
6. Children's fares apply to those aged 16 or under; children under age 3 travel free (except at certain special events).
7. Dogs, cycles and large items of luggage are a flat fare of £2.
8. Students (on production of a valid NUS card) may travel at the £16 day return to Leicester rate; these tickets can be used as runabouts without time restriction.
9. For visitors with Heritage Railway Association passes, Privilege rate fares apply as per Note 4 above (on production of a valid membership card); this concession will NOT apply for certain special event days.
10. Our standard adult runabout fare (valid on all advertised services with standard class accommodation, except reservation only services (including Santa trains)) is £40 - this is valid for use on one day only during the 31 days from date of issue.
For fares for Group Bookings please contact the Booking Office on 01509 632 323
For a full list of our conditions of carriage, click here
While every effort will be made to maintain services, we do not guarantee that trains will arrive/ depart at the times stated. We reserve the right to alter or suspend any train or attraction without notice. No liability for any loss, inconvenience or delay can be accepted.
All railway locomotives release, on occasions, oily deposits into the atmosphere, including cinders from steam locos. We regret that we cannot take responsibility for damage to visitors’ clothing, vehicles or other personal belongings caused by these occurrences.
