Volk's Railway

Find out more about Volk's Electrical Railway.

The world’s oldest operating electric railway was opened on 4 August 1883 by Magnus Volk. The railway is now over 140 years old.

The railway won the Heritage Railway of the Year Award in 2024.

The railway can carry up to 80 passengers on its mile-long track, which runs beside Brighton’s beachfront.

A girl rides on the Volks Railway

History of the railway

Learn more about the history of the railway.

Opening times

View opening times and live updates on our website.

Railway tickets and fares

View ticket prices on our website.

Buy your tickets at the railway station before departure. Children aged 3 and under ride for free.

Railway and station information

The railway has 3 stations along its route. Find out more about the stations.

Map showing the stations for the Volk's Electric Railway

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Aquarium Station

Halfway Station

Black Rock Station

Station accessibility

Wheelchairs

All stations are accessible by wheelchair. Wheelchairs must be folded when boarding the train.

There's a gap between the train and the platform on all platforms.

Children and infants

Pushchairs must be folded when boarding the train.

Children are to be seated in the middle of the train compartment.

Parking

Parking for cars and coaches is available along Madeira Drive.

Changes to service times and temporary closure information

At Volk’s Electric Railway, we make every effort to run a reliable service. In unforeseen circumstances, we may need to temporarily suspend service due to extreme weather, emergency maintenance, or safety risk.

To stay updated, visit the Volk's Electric Railway website.

Contact Volk's Electric Railway

Contact Volk's Electric Railway.

We offer bookings for:

  • schools
  • group (20 people and more) tours
  • venue hire

Find out how to contact us about bookings.

Volunteering at Volk's Electric Railway

Learn about or join the Volk's Electric Railway Volunteer Association. Volunteering days are held on Tuesdays.