Getting here
Whether you’re travelling by car, bus, train or bike.
Click the relevant link below to find out how to get here.
Getting to the railway by car
Please head to our main station at Havenstreet where there is a large FREE car park with spaces for cars, motorcycles, motorhomes and coaches. We also have two charging points for electric vehicles.
Enter PO33 4DS into your Satnav or head for Havenstreet (3 miles from Ryde and 3 miles from Newport) and look for road signs to Havenstreet or brown signs showing the Steam Railway.
Please note that there is no vehicle or pedestrian access to Smallbook Junction station.
Getting to the railway by bus
Havenstreet station is not served by a public bus service.
Wootton station is served by the No 9 bus which runs regularly between Newport and Ryde (via Staplers). – typically every 20 minutes Mon-Sat and every 30 minutes on Sundays. There is a bus stop right outside Wootton station.
Southern Vectis | 0330 0539 182 | islandbuses.info
Getting to the railway by train
Board frequent Island Line services from Ryde, Brading, Sandown, Lake or Shanklin, taking you directly to Smallbrook Junction station. Here its a simple cross-platform connection to the Steam Railway.
This is usually the most convenient way to reach the Steam Railway if you’re travelling from Ryde, Sandown or Shanklin.
Island Line | 0345 6000 650 | southwesternrailway.com
Getting to the railway by bike
Wootton station is situated on the National Cycle Route 22 linking Ryde and Newport, and close to the Round the Island cycle route. Bike racks are available at Wootton and Havenstreet stations.
Bikes are carried free on the train. You may wish to combine your visit to the railway with one of our suggested bike rides.
Travelling from the mainland
Getting to the Isle of Wight is easy, just a short ferry ride from Portsmouth, Southampton or Lymington marks the beginning of your adventure.
By Hovercraft from Southsea:
Cross the Solent by Hovercraft from Southsea to Ryde. Upon arrival, cross the footbridge to the adjacent station at Ryde Esplanade. From here it’s just a 6 minute journey on Island Line to Smallbrook Junction for a convenient cross-platform connection to the Steam Railway.
By Fast Cat from Portsmouth Harbour:
Cross the Solent by Fast Cat from Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde Pier Head. Upon arrival, head up the ramp into the adjacent railway station. From here its just an 8 minute journey on Island Line to Smallbrook Junction for a convenient cross-platform connection to the Steam Railway.
Ferries
There are three companies offering ferries to the Isle of Wight:
Hovertravel
Operate passenger-only services from Southsea to Ryde.
01983 717700 | hovertravel.co.uk
Red Funnel
Operate car and passenger service from Southampton to Cowes and East Cowes
0844 844 9988 | redfunnel.co.uk
Wightlink
Operate a passenger only service from Portsmouth Harbour to Ryde Pier Head, plus car ferries from Portsmouth to Fishbourne and Lymington to Yarmouth.
0333 999 7333 | wightlink.co.uk
Live train tracker
The diagram below accurately shows where are trains are on the track right now,
just a little guide to help if your on your way to ride the train.
Food & drink
Whether you’re looking for a light bite or cake and coffee, or you want something
more substantial we offer high quality pub grub, with a great selection of beers and wines.
OPENING DAYS + TIMES
Our Havenstreet booking office and station open at 9.30am every day when trains are running…
EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES
Go on treat yourself, whether you want to be at the coal face with the immersive Footplate Experience or you want absolute luxury…Â
TRAIN RIDES
The Isle of Wight Steam Railway will take you back in time to the heyday of steam, our traditional steam trains…
Havenstreet Booking Office and Station
9.30am to 5.00pm
Train Story Discovery Centre
10.30am to 5.00pm (Last admission 4.30pm).
The Barn Café
9.30am to 5.00pm
Flag & Whistle Pub
10.30am to 5.00pm
The Railway Shop
10.00am to 5.00pm
Times may vary for special events.
On Green timetable days facilities are open until approximately 4.15pm.
Havenstreet station is not open to the public on days when trains are not running.
