Postcode Week 2025

Postcode Week (Running days between the 23^rd April – 1^st of May )

During our service running days between the 23^rd April -1^st of May EX & TA postcode residents are invited to enjoy travel for just £2.00. Plus kids under 14 years travel for free! For just £2.00 sit back and enjoy a relaxing train ride, passengers are entitled to one round trip only. We strongly recommend pre-booking a date and train service to avoid disappointment.

You will need to ensure to bring along proof of residency (a utility bill or similar) and photo ID like a drivers license to claim your £2 ride.

Locals Fare

• Local (Adult / Young Adult / Student ): £2.00

• Local Child: FREE

• Local Disabled Passenger: £2.00

• Local Carer: Free

Holidaying in the area during this time? You can still enjoy visiting us and travel for the standard fare. Your ticket will be valid all day so you may be able to take part in multiple journeys. Please ensure to select the standard fare option, you will need to select a service time when booking however like mentioned before your ticket is valid for all services that day.

Standard Fare

• Adult: £10.00

• Child (under 14 years): FREE

• Young Adult - (aged 14 - 21)/ Student ( Student ID required) :£7.00

• Disabled Passenger: £7.00

• Carer: Free

• Family - (2 adults and up to 3 student/young adult): £31.00

Postcode Week Running Days: 23^rd, 24^th, 26^th, 27^th, 29th and 30th of April, plus the 1st of May.

Departure Train Times From Woody Bay Station to Killington Lane:

10.45 – 11.30 – 12.15 – 13.30 – 14.15 – 15.00 – 16.00.

2 mile return journey (approximately 20 minutes)

Tearoom & Station Shop

The Tearoom will be open every running day from 10:00 till 16:00, serving a range of light refreshments including hot & cold drinks, sandwiches, warm pasties and sausage rolls, cakes and cream teas.

Along with our Tearoom our Station Shop will be open with a range of gifts and souvenirs available to purchase.

First Class Upgrade (Available On The Day)

Upgrade on the day and travel in style and comfort in one of our 1st class compartments. You can purchase your upgrade on the day from our Station shop. This available on a first come first serve basis and cannot be pre-booked.

£3.50 per person (valid for one return trip)

Accessibility

Our trains can accommodate standard (non motorized) transit wheelchairs and our staff are always on hand to provide assistance. We have a wheelchair accessible compartment which can accommodate one wheelchair per train. With this there is access via the guards van which has a ramp available for use. Please be aware there are some size restrictions with the ramp. Ramp size restrictions: Width 700 millimeters and weight 300 kilograms. 

Please ensure to give us a call  01598 763487 or email us at [email protected] to reserve a  wheelchair space. These places are available on a first come first served basis.

Old Station Inn 10% Discount off of your food bill.

The Old Station Inn is a traditional family-friendly pub, open 7 days a week from 12 noon to 10pm (last food orders 8pm). Serving traditional pub food with indoor and outdoor seating. Whether you’re looking for a drink, light snack or even a three-course meal we’ve got you covered.

Only a 4 mile drive from Woody Bay Station, on the A39/A399 junction at Blackmoor Gate.

Enjoy 10% off of your food bill at the Old Station Inn between the 23^rd of April to the 1^st of May. When displaying valid travel tickets for the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway.

Click here to view our 2025 menu 

Directions & Parking

Please make your way to Woody Bay Station, we have a large free car park which includes disabled parking closer to the station. We recommend arriving at least 10 minutes before your train departure.

Lynton & Barnstaple Railway, Woody Bay Station, Parracombe, Barnstaple, EX31 4RA

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