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Combo deal

Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Enjoy an exciting day out at one of Britain’s Heritage Railways. Settle back in beautifully restored Victorian and Edwardian carriages and discover the idyllic view of the Island’s unspoilt countryside.

Explore Train Story and uncover the lasting impact the Railway has had on our lives with interactive and stunning displays. Journey through the Island's locomotive history as far back as 150 years. Don’t forget to visit Haven Falconry Bird of Prey Centre, home to the Island’s largest bird of prey centre, with over 24 species.

  • Plan Your Visit
  • Location
  • Itinerary

Please note from Friday 6th September to Sunday 6th October due to vital maintenance work, buses replace all Island Line trains between Shanklin and Ryde Pier Head. Hover Rover Rail Combo Tickets will be valid on the replacement bus services. Please see replacement bus timetable for further information.

  • Visit Isle of Wight Steam Railway for opening times.
  • Our Ryde Hoverport is situated next to Ryde Esplanade rail station where Island Line operates via Smallbrooke Junction, change there for Isle of Wight Steam Railway.
  • View our flight timetable.
  • Book our great value combo ticket below which includes your day return flight, Island Line and IOW Steam Railway ticket.
Combo Ticket Prices

Adults (16yrs+)

£51.40

Child (5-15yrs)

£25.20

In order to receive travel on Island Line you will need a printed copy of your IW Steam Railway Combo ticket.

Isle of Wight Steam Railway Location

Isle of Wight Steam Railway
Main Road
Havenstreet
Ryde
PO33 4DS

Enjoy a fun-filled day at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Getting there

  • 10:30 Flight departs from Southsea hoverport
  • 10:40 Flight arrives at Ryde hoverport
  • Short walk from our Ryde hoverport to Ryde Esplanade Station
  • 10:46 Island Line Train departs Ryde Esplanade Station
  • 10:53 Island Line Train arrives Smallbrooke Junction
  • Cross to the adjacent platform where your steam train will be waiting 
  • 11:00 Steam train departs Smallbrooke Junction
  • 11:11 Steam train arrives at Havenstreet Station
  • Enjoy your time at the Isle of Wight Steam Railway

Return journey

  • 14:50 Steam train departs Havenstreet Station
  • 15:01 Steam train arrives Smallbrooke Junction
  • 15:02 Island Line Train departs Smallbrooke Junction
  • 15.09 Island Line Train arrives Ryde Esplanade Station
  • Short walk from Ryde Esplanade Station to our Ryde hoverport
  • 15:45 Flight from Ryde hoverport
  • 15:55 Flight arrives Southsea hoverport

Please note: this is an example itinerary, please check our flight times and Isle of Wight Steam Railway timetable and Island Line Train timetable ahead of your journey.

Book Combo Now

Simply select IOW Steam Railway from the flight search box below to book your great value combination ticket.