Snowdon Mountain Railway

This is one a great way to see Snowdon and the train is a lot of fun. The staff are friendly and the views are unbelievable. The way up was great, sadly it was cloudy at the top and but the sun broke through which was majestic. While the weather can be an issue it’s not the railways fault so please bear that in mind. I would also recommend taking cash for parking as using card or mobile can be an issue due to signal.

Amazing journey up the Welsh mountain. Chose the diesel train ( more timetabled / cheaper option) but had to book weeks in advance and if the weather is poor, it can be a gamble. Luckily, it was spot on. Limited seating and it can be a squash, also seats were a bit hard but the views are amazing. This has to be done if you are unable to walk.

Always sold out but doesn’t tell you they have resell window in the evening so watch out for online sales. Weather is so unpredictable so make sure it’s sunny although out the day to make out the best of your tent the summit

Great service and knowledgeable staff, with the most stunning scenery. The break at the summit is just 30 mins. Enough time to walk the few steps to the summit if you're able, plus get a cuppa and use the facilities. Take the test of the time to admire the views

Pre-booked the train to take us one way up the mountain, we booked the first train at 9am which was the diesel service. The steam service was already fully booked for the whole week despite booking very far in advance. The staff were very friendly and helpful. As many reviews have already mentioned the train is very expensive and the carriage is very cramped but it served the purpose of taking us up the mountain. You are packed in a compartment which is shared with a further 7 people and despite having the first train of the day, the carriage was already rife with the smell of old sweat which wasn’t, I imagine helped by the thick plastic cover which are on the seats. I imagine this smell would intensify as the day went on a temperatures rose. The other point worthy of note is your direction in the carriage is a game of chance. We arrived an hour before the train departure which I would highly recommend despite the booking saying at least 45 minutes. Not that it takes this long but you can beat others in your compartment for the queue before boarding. Despite being 3rd or 4th in the queue, it seemed that everyone else was in F compartment so we unfortunately had to sit facing backwards which is slightly nauseating and you cannot see most of the points highlighted by the guide on the carriage as you’re facing the wrong way round. This does also make for a less comfortable journey as the carriage is going uphill your constantly leaning downhill. Overall an okay experience.

Great scenic mountain trip and the staff was friendly and hospitable. Unfortunately, for us we went up to the mountain on the hottest day of the UK, so it was very hot inside the train compartment, but it made up because of the stunning views

A lovely mountain ride on a steam or diesel train up the mountain of snowdon. We were fortunate enough to be on the steam train (I don’t think the diesel would have had the same experience) but it climbs so steep it was such a surprise. Small carriages that can’t hold many so capacity is limited so it’s well worth booking in advanced and also be aware due to the weather the train may not be able to make it up the whole way to the top like unfortunately it did for us. We were kept well informed of this by the staff well ahead of travel and who were all so friendly and helpful so it didn’t come as a surprise. The train was rather late but still well worth the experience.

We come to Wales each year and like to grab a heritage railway visit and have always looked at Snowdon but been put off by the high price. With our younger one getting older though we thought now would probably be the best time and whilst it was an pleasant day out, it didnt really have a wow factor for either value or event. So the climb itself was rough, im not expecting luxury travel but been new, maybe padding on those seats would be a good idea. They do get you to swap sides going up and down which is a welcome rule but I feel padding would help those facing down, not to have to dig their feet in due to feeling your going to slide off. Whilst on the journey there was a little commentary, I also feel more on the area history and lives of past ages would be good for the young ones. Given the price, early bird for £114, I feel you should offer a better guest experience. Lastly, the pricing. In my opinion you should really look at that. The price for kids is way too high, Festrail cost us nearly the same but the kids tickets were much much cheaper. Why mention it I hear you ask if it was nearly the same. Well, we only have the one, if you have a family of 3 kiddiewinkles that moves it much nearer £200 and that will put lots of people off and as such, while you make money now, your harming the business later as those children won't want to come back with their families when older, because they never went in the first place. Heritage rail relies heavily on older customers to support but also families to bring new rail fans in. Big family's will maybe spend less on the railway journey but will spend more in the cafe and giftshops. Add that to a more imersive ride with good, quirky historical points, and thats a winning formula. Festrail was awash with families, young and old. Snowdon was not, yes it was busy but with foreign tourists with packed lunches and the gift shops empty, filled with kids gifts and teddies. Unfortunately seems to be a mismatch in aims and targets.

Grand, grand, grand. Spectacular views, lovely train. You'll see waterfalls, sweeping valleys, sheep galore (in all stages of shorn-ness), and several impossibly tall mountaintops. Leave extra time to sort out the parking (you can buy your parking display ticket at the gift shop, but you'll have to walk back to the car to put it on the dashboard). If you have coins, no problem, but the lot machine was very particular about the credit cards and the app was useless. Skip the gift shop and buffet.

I'm done with snow, for a lifetime. So am I snow-done? I was a young boy when I first came to the Snowdon Mountain Railway. It has great memories of me and my father and those old days. Since then I've only ridden at once as an adult and even though it's beautiful and amazing, it also always seems to be raining and you can never really see anything, and nothing can compare to those strange memories of when I was a child. Although it was raining then too lol. I have to thank my Dad for bringing me up here, and I guess I insisted on it, because I was that kind of obnoxious little boy. I might still be obnoxious actually. I think I remember myself being obnoxious. I think that's what happens when parents keep telling you that you're special. Having said that I probably am kind of special. It's one of the most famous mountain Railways in the world and certainly the most famous mountain Railway in the UK. On many levels it's one of my favourites.

Mount Snowdon is majestic, and if climbing is not an option for you then Snowdon mountain railway comes in at a close second. The experience will blow you away!!!! Why do we need to go abroad to see beautiful scenery, mountains et al when we have Mountain Snowdon at our doorstep in Snowdonia national park. A poultry £25 gets you a return ticket to the summit and a ride you are unlikely to forget. The journey takes approximately two and half hours with a half hour stop at the summit. The railway is open in the summer. Your plan should be to enjoy the national park during a day in the summer, stay over at a B&B and catch the early train at 9 which will only cost £19. If you are yet to venture into NorthWales and all it has to offer, then you are missing out. It simply has to be done folks, so make the most of the British Summer and pay Llanberis a visit, even the drive to here is an experience in itself as the route meanders through valleys lakes and mountains. If you have ever driven to the lake district and thought wow what scenery, you ain't seen nothing yet people. So what you waiting for come on "Snow"down to the mountain!!

Great fun to ride the rack & pinion railway to the summit of the UK's highest mountain which takes about 2.5 hours each way. Or you can walk up and get the train down (or vice versa). There is a new visitor centre at the summit for meals and hot drinks - Hafod Eryri it's called. first train of the day is at 9.00am. Cost is around £23.00 for a return ticket but check out the website for offers.

A journey up Mount Snowdon's railway was very exciting and one I enjoyed very much, except the weather. Unfortunately the weather was not very good on the day we chose to go so when we reached the top we could not see for more than about 10 meters ahead of us. I would advise you to go on a day when the sky is very clear. we originally planned to go on a sun day but when we got to the ticket office we found they were sold out for that particular day, therefore booking in advance is a must. Also, the cost of a ticket is very high for a two hour return journey so make sure you get your moneys worth by booking on a sunny day.

If you visit Snowdonia, or it's nearby areas, you cannot miss the opportunity of going to the summit of Snowdon. If you do miss it you will be disappointed. Whether you dare try to walk up the 3,560 ft peak or, as we did, take the train you will find the views outstanding. Trains run every 30 minutes and give you 30 minutes at the top to take in the panoramic view or have a cup of tea. Booking, I would advise, is essential in the high season. We were lucky and got tickets to travel within the hour. Seats on each run are limited. If you walk up I doubt if you will get a train down. Also, if you have a return and miss your scheduled train then, I'm afraid, it's a long walk home. The views on the hour journey going up are fantastic, with a commentary on board describing the landscape. TIP get your compartment colleagues to swap sides on the way down so everyone gets both side views. Take a jacket as it can get cold and blowy up there.

Excessively overpriced and has a tendency to close down at a moments notice due to mountain conditions. It is sometimes a necessary evil if you are accompanied by the elderly or disabled who may not be able to climb the steep mountain. Little food and drink shacks lie nearby and toilet facilities.

The best attraction in N Wales is also the worst run. During the summer months trains are fully booked by coach parties so if you get up at the crack of dawn and get there in time for the first train, expect a wait of 5+ hours. Apart from a small visitor centre, there is NOTHING to do if you choose to wait. There is the option of booking online 3 days in advance but no chance of a refund if the weather turns to the worst and trains stop halfway or don't run at all. The train ride, if you can actually get on, is one of the best in the world but I refuse to hand over the pricey fare to an attraction that treats its visitors so shabbily.

Although this attraction is quite expensive, it's a great way to spend an hour or so, especially if you're visiting with family and friends. It's a shame that when you're local to something you don't often visit the local attractions but the mountain railway is a fantastic experience to see the scenery and sample some of the Welsh heritage. I really enjoyed my experience on the mountain railway. Of course, in future, I'd rather climb the mountain myself, but for those less able it's an exciting feature. One downside is that sometimes the mountain railway isn't running - either due to weather conditions or other factors, which can be a little disappointing. Nevertheless, one of North Wales' most interesting attractions.

Snowdown mountain railway is a amazing railway trip that can take toy up or down mount snowdon with spectaculare hillside country views looming over you from both sides. You can smell the fresh country air and experience a once in a life time joutney up one of the uk's highest mountains. Although beware it wwill get a bit chilly when you get to the top.

You can spend a good morning here, However we was quite disappointed at the top as currently you cannot go right to the summit, (May 2008). You have to get there early to get the cheaper tickets but made a big difference to the bill! Its quite expensive but the views are spectacular. Beware if you are quite tall there is absolutely no leg room on the train on the way up and your knees will ache by the time you get off. If you have animals with you there is a shaded car park and the ticket man will check on your dogs for you. This car park is exactly across the road from where you get the train. Would go again when they have finished building the new buildings at the top.

I wish that I had read reviews on here first. 2 hour journey to the station just to have the trains stop as soon as we arrived. And the weather (mountain conditions) were perfect. Really shabby. And the staff are so blase about it.