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August 2026

Services and events this month

Saturday 1 August

Special timetable

Regular Service + Shopper Special

Trains operating today
  • 68012 — J94 “The Duke”
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From Wirksworth

3 journeys
10:15 to Duffield

Wirksworth → Duffield

StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—10:15 am
Idridgehay—10:35 am
Shottle10:40 am10:41 am
Duffield10:53 am—
12:45 to Duffield

Wirksworth → Duffield

StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—12:45 pm
Idridgehay—1:05 pm
Shottle1:10 pm1:11 pm
Duffield1:23 pm—
15:20 to Duffield

Wirksworth → Duffield

StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—3:20 pm
Idridgehay—3:40 pm
Shottle3:45 pm3:46 pm
Duffield3:58 pm—

From Duffield

4 journeys
Duffield Shopper Special

Duffield → Wirksworth

Platform
1
Train Loco
W55006 — Class 122 “Bubble Car”
StationArrivesDeparts
Duffield—8:20 am
Shottle8:33 am8:33 am
Idridgehay—8:41 am
Wirksworth9:00 am—
11:15 to Wirksworth

Duffield → Wirksworth

StationArrivesDeparts
Duffield—11:15 am
Shottle11:28 am11:29 am
Idridgehay—11:37 am
Wirksworth11:56 am—
13:45 to Wirksworth

Duffield → Wirksworth

StationArrivesDeparts
Duffield—1:45 pm
Shottle1:58 pm1:59 pm
Idridgehay—2:07 pm
Wirksworth2:26 pm—
16:20 to Wirksworth

Duffield → Wirksworth

StationArrivesDeparts
Duffield—4:20 pm
Shottle4:33 pm4:34 pm
Idridgehay—4:42 pm
Wirksworth5:01 pm—

Ravenstor shuttle trains

9 trains
10:05 to Ravenstor

Wirksworth → Ravenstor → Wirksworth

Train
D3236 — Class 08 “Shunter”
StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—10:05 am
Ravenstor10:09 am10:11 am
Wirksworth10:15 am—
11:00 to Ravenstor

Wirksworth → Ravenstor → Wirksworth

Train
D3236 — Class 08 “Shunter”
StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—11:00 am
Ravenstor11:04 am11:06 am
Wirksworth11:10 am—
11:30 to Ravenstor

Wirksworth → Ravenstor → Wirksworth

Train
D3236 — Class 08 “Shunter”
StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—11:30 am
Ravenstor11:34 am11:36 am
Wirksworth11:40 am—
12:02 to Ravenstor

Wirksworth → Ravenstor → Wirksworth

Train
D3236 — Class 08 “Shunter”
StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—12:02 pm
Ravenstor12:06 pm12:08 pm
Wirksworth12:12 pm—
13:02 to Ravenstor

Wirksworth → Ravenstor → Wirksworth

Train
D3236 — Class 08 “Shunter”
StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—1:02 pm
Ravenstor1:06 pm1:08 pm
Wirksworth1:12 pm—
13:58 to Ravenstor

Wirksworth → Ravenstor → Wirksworth

Train
D3236 — Class 08 “Shunter”
StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—1:58 pm
Ravenstor2:02 pm2:04 pm
Wirksworth2:08 pm—
14:20 to Ravenstor

Wirksworth → Ravenstor → Wirksworth

Train
D3236 — Class 08 “Shunter”
StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—2:20 pm
Ravenstor2:24 pm2:26 pm
Wirksworth2:30 pm—
15:30 to Ravenstor

Wirksworth → Ravenstor → Wirksworth

Train
D3236 — Class 08 “Shunter”
StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—3:30 pm
Ravenstor3:34 pm3:36 pm
Wirksworth3:40 pm—
16:10 to Ravenstor

Wirksworth → Ravenstor → Wirksworth

Train
D3236 — Class 08 “Shunter”
StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—4:10 pm
Ravenstor4:14 pm4:16 pm
Wirksworth4:20 pm—

Sunday 2 August

Event

Brush Type 4 Breakfast

Sunday 2 August 2026

Event time
  • Sunday 2 August 10:15 am

There’s nothing quite like starting your day with a Full English Breakfast while travelling through the Derbyshire countryside.

Join us aboard our beautifully restored heritage carriages as our resident Class 47 (D1842) hauls you along the picturesque Ecclesbourne Valley.

Enjoy a freshly cooked Full English Breakfast with tea and coffee included, then make the most of your visit with a Day Rover Ticket, giving you unlimited travel for the rest of the day to explore Derbyshire’s longest heritage railway.

Whether you’re treating yourself, celebrating a special occasion or looking for a unique day out, our Brush 4 Breakfast trains offer the perfect way to begin the morning.

Book your seats today before they sell out.

The Brush 4 Breakfast is only available on the first train of the day, departing Wirksworth Station at 10.15am on Sunday 2 August.

Find out more
Regular service

Steam Hauled Service

Regular services hauled by a steam locomotive.

Trains operating today
  • 68012 — J94 “The Duke”
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Wirksworth to Duffield

TrainWirksworthIdridgehayShottleDuffield
Morning10:15 am10:35 am10:41 am10:53 am
Midday12:45 pm1:05 pm1:11 pm1:23 pm
Afternoon3:20 pm3:40 pm3:46 pm3:58 pm

Duffield to Wirksworth

TrainDuffieldShottleIdridgehayWirksworth
Morning11:15 am11:29 am11:37 am11:56 am
Midday1:45 pm1:59 pm2:07 pm2:26 pm
Afternoon4:20 pm4:34 pm4:42 pm5:01 pm

Thursday 6 August

Event

Tea & Cake Special

Every Thursday · 6 August 2026 – 19 November 2026

Today’s times
  • Thursday 6 August 10:15 am
Find out more
Regular service

Diesel Hauled Service

Regular services hauled by a diesel locomotive.

Trains operating today
  • W55006 — Class 122 “Bubble Car”
Buy Tickets
View train times

Wirksworth to Duffield

TrainWirksworthIdridgehayShottleDuffield
Morning10:15 am10:35 am10:41 am10:53 am
Midday12:45 pm1:05 pm1:11 pm1:23 pm
Afternoon3:20 pm3:40 pm3:46 pm3:58 pm

Duffield to Wirksworth

TrainDuffieldShottleIdridgehayWirksworth
Morning11:15 am11:29 am11:37 am11:56 am
Midday1:45 pm1:59 pm2:07 pm2:26 pm
Afternoon4:20 pm4:34 pm4:42 pm5:01 pm

Friday 7 August

Special Event

Summer Diesel Gala

7 August 2026 – 9 August 2026

Today’s times
  • Friday 7 August 8:00 am – 5:30 pm

Summer Diesel Gala

Find out more
Special timetable

Summer Diesel Gala Friday Timetable

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From Wirksworth

9 journeys
08:30 to Duffield

Wirksworth → Duffield

Platform
2
Train Loco
D1842 — Class 47
Tail Loco
73001 — Class 73
StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—8:30 am
Idridgehay—8:46 am
Shottle8:52 am8:53 am
Duffield9:05 am—
09:08 to Duffield

Wirksworth → Duffield

Platform
1
Train Loco
20166 — Class 20
StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—9:08 am
Idridgehay—9:24 am
Shottle9:30 am9:37 am
Duffield9:49 am—
Journey information

Bar and light snacks available on this service.

10:08 to Duffield

Wirksworth → Duffield

Platform
2
Train Loco
D1842 — Class 47
Tail Loco
33103 — Class 33 “Swordfish”
StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—10:08 am
Idridgehay—10:24 am
Shottle10:30 am10:34 am
Duffield10:46 am—
Journey information

Beer bar available on this service.

11:05 to Duffield

Wirksworth → Duffield

Platform
1
Train Loco
73001 — Class 73
StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—11:05 am
Idridgehay—11:21 am
Shottle11:27 am11:34 am
Duffield11:46 am—
Journey information

Engineer's train. Passengers can ride in the brake coach.

12:05 to Duffield

Wirksworth → Duffield

Platform
2
Train Loco
20166 — Class 20
StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—12:05 pm
Idridgehay—12:21 pm
Shottle12:27 pm12:34 pm
Duffield12:46 pm—
Journey information

Bar and light snacks available on this service.

13:05 to Duffield

Wirksworth → Duffield

Platform
1
Train Loco
33103 — Class 33 “Swordfish”
Tail Loco
D1842 — Class 47
StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—1:05 pm
Idridgehay—1:21 pm
Shottle1:27 pm1:32 pm
Duffield1:44 pm—
Journey information

Beer bar available on this service.

14:05 to Duffield

Wirksworth → Duffield

Platform
2
Train Loco
D3236 — Class 08 “Shunter”
StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—2:05 pm
Idridgehay—12:24 pm
Shottle2:32 pm2:37 pm
Duffield2:52 pm—
Journey information

Engineer's train. Passengers can ride in the brake coach.

15:10 to Duffield

Wirksworth → Duffield

Platform
1
Train Loco
20166 — Class 20
StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—3:10 pm
Idridgehay—3:26 pm
Shottle3:32 pm3:39 pm
Duffield3:51 pm—
Journey information

Bar and light snacks available on this service.

17:10 to Duffield

Wirksworth → Duffield

Platform
2
Train Loco
W55006 — Class 122 “Bubble Car”
Pilot Loco
M79612 — Class 79 “Derby Lightweight”
StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—5:10 pm
Idridgehay—5:26 pm
ShottleN/S—
Duffield5:44 pm—

From Duffield

9 journeys
09:20 to Wirksworth

Duffield → Wirksworth

Platform
1
Train Loco
73001 — Class 73
Tail Loco
D1842 — Class 47
StationArrivesDeparts
Duffield—9:20 am
Shottle9:32 am9:35 am
Idridgehay—9:42 am
Wirksworth9:57 am—
10:14 to Wirksworth

Duffield → Wirksworth

Platform
1
Train Loco
20166 — Class 20
StationArrivesDeparts
Duffield—10:14 am
Shottle10:26 am10:34 am
Idridgehay—10:41 am
Wirksworth10:56 am—
Journey information

Bar and light snacks available on this service.

11:15 to Wirksworth

Duffield → Wirksworth

Train Loco
33103 — Class 33 “Swordfish”
Tail Loco
D1842 — Class 47
StationArrivesDeparts
Duffield—11:15 am
Shottle11:27 am11:32 am
Idridgehay—11:39 am
Wirksworth11:59 am—
Journey information

Beer bar available on this service.

12:15 to Wirksworth

Duffield → Wirksworth

Platform
1
Train Loco
73001 — Class 73
StationArrivesDeparts
Duffield—12:15 pm
Shottle12:27 pm12:32 pm
Idridgehay—12:39 pm
Wirksworth12:54 pm—
Journey information

Engineer's train. Passengers can ride in the brake coach.

13:15 to Wirksworth

Duffield → Wirksworth

Platform
1
Train Loco
20166 — Class 20
StationArrivesDeparts
Duffield—1:15 pm
Shottle1:27 pm1:32 pm
Idridgehay—1:39 pm
Wirksworth1:54 pm—
14:18 to Wirksworth

Duffield → Wirksworth

Platform
1
Train Loco
D1842 — Class 47
Tail Loco
33103 — Class 33 “Swordfish”
StationArrivesDeparts
Duffield—2:18 pm
Shottle2:30 pm2:35 pm
Idridgehay—2:42 pm
Wirksworth2:57 pm—
Journey information

Beer bar available on this service.

15:16 to Wirksworth

Duffield → Wirksworth

Platform
1
Train Loco
D3236 — Class 08 “Shunter”
StationArrivesDeparts
Duffield—3:16 pm
Shottle3:32 pm3:37 pm
Idridgehay—3:47 pm
Wirksworth4:05 pm—
Journey information

Engineer's train. Passengers can ride in the brake coach.

16:25 to Wirksworth

Duffield → Wirksworth

Platform
1
Train Loco
20166 — Class 20
StationArrivesDeparts
Duffield—4:25 pm
Shottle4:37 pm4:38 pm
Idridgehay—4:45 pm
Wirksworth5:00 pm—
Journey information

Bar and light snacks available on this service.

18:00 to Wirksworth

Duffield → Wirksworth

Platform
1
Train Loco
W55006 — Class 122 “Bubble Car”
Tail Loco
M79612 — Class 79 “Derby Lightweight”
StationArrivesDeparts
Duffield—6:00 pm
ShottleN/S—
IdridgehayN/S—
Wirksworth6:34 pm—

Ravenstor shuttle trains

9 trains
10:05 to Ravenstor

Wirksworth → Ravenstor → Wirksworth

Train
D3236 — Class 08 “Shunter”
StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—10:05 am
Ravenstor10:09 am10:11 am
Wirksworth10:15 am—
11:00 to Ravenstor

Wirksworth → Ravenstor → Wirksworth

Train
D3236 — Class 08 “Shunter”
StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—11:00 am
Ravenstor11:04 am11:06 am
Wirksworth11:10 am—
11:30 to Ravenstor

Wirksworth → Ravenstor → Wirksworth

Train
D3236 — Class 08 “Shunter”
StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—11:30 am
Ravenstor11:34 am11:36 am
Wirksworth11:40 am—
12:02 to Ravenstor

Wirksworth → Ravenstor → Wirksworth

Train
D3236 — Class 08 “Shunter”
StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—12:02 pm
Ravenstor12:06 pm12:08 pm
Wirksworth12:12 pm—
13:02 to Ravenstor

Wirksworth → Ravenstor → Wirksworth

Train
D3236 — Class 08 “Shunter”
StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—1:02 pm
Ravenstor1:06 pm1:08 pm
Wirksworth1:12 pm—
13:58 to Ravenstor

Wirksworth → Ravenstor → Wirksworth

Train
73001 — Class 73
StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—1:58 pm
Ravenstor2:02 pm2:04 pm
Wirksworth2:08 pm—
14:20 to Ravenstor

Wirksworth → Ravenstor → Wirksworth

Train
73001 — Class 73
StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—2:20 pm
Ravenstor2:24 pm2:26 pm
Wirksworth2:30 pm—
15:30 to Ravenstor

Wirksworth → Ravenstor → Wirksworth

Train
73001 — Class 73
StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—3:30 pm
Ravenstor3:34 pm3:36 pm
Wirksworth3:40 pm—
16:10 to Ravenstor

Wirksworth → Ravenstor → Wirksworth

Train
73001 — Class 73
StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—4:10 pm
Ravenstor4:14 pm4:16 pm
Wirksworth4:20 pm—

Saturday 8 August

Special Event

Summer Diesel Gala

7 August 2026 – 9 August 2026

Today’s times
  • Saturday 8 August 8:00 am – 5:30 pm

Summer Diesel Gala

Find out more
Special timetable

Summer Diesel Gala - Saturday Timetable

View train times

From Wirksworth

3 journeys
08:30 to Duffield

Wirksworth → Duffield

Platform
2
Train Loco
W55006 — Class 122 “Bubble Car”
Pilot Loco
M79612 — Class 79 “Derby Lightweight”
StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—8:30 am
Idridgehay—8:46 am
Shottle8:52 am8:53 am
Duffield9:05 am—
09:08 to Duffield

Wirksworth → Duffield

Platform
1
Train Loco
D1842 — Class 47
StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—9:08 am
Idridgehay—9:24 am
Shottle9:30 am9:37 am
Duffield9:46 am—
10:08 to Duffield

Wirksworth → Duffield

Platform
1
Train Loco
73001 — Class 73
Tail Loco
33103 — Class 33 “Swordfish”
StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—10:08 am
Idridgehay—10:24 am
Shottle10:30 am10:34 am
Duffield10:46 am—
Journey information

Beer bar available on this service.

From Duffield

2 journeys
09:20 to Wirksworth

Duffield → Wirksworth

Platform
2
Train Loco
W55006 — Class 122 “Bubble Car”
Tail Loco
M79612 — Class 79 “Derby Lightweight”
StationArrivesDeparts
Duffield—9:20 am
Shottle9:32 am9:35 am
Idridgehay—9:42 am
Wirksworth9:57 am—
10:14 to Wirksworth

Duffield → Wirksworth

Platform
1
Train Loco
D1842 — Class 47
StationArrivesDeparts
Duffield—10:14 am
Shottle10:26 am10:33 am
Idridgehay—10:40 am
Wirksworth10:55 am—
Journey information

Bar plus light snacks available on this service.

Ravenstor shuttle trains

9 trains
10:05 to Ravenstor

Wirksworth → Ravenstor → Wirksworth

Train
20166 — Class 20
StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—10:05 am
Ravenstor10:09 am10:11 am
Wirksworth10:15 am—
11:00 to Ravenstor

Wirksworth → Ravenstor → Wirksworth

Train
20166 — Class 20
StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—11:00 am
Ravenstor11:04 am11:06 am
Wirksworth11:10 am—
11:30 to Ravenstor

Wirksworth → Ravenstor → Wirksworth

Train
D3236 — Class 08 “Shunter”
StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—11:30 am
Ravenstor11:34 am11:36 am
Wirksworth11:40 am—
12:02 to Ravenstor

Wirksworth → Ravenstor → Wirksworth

Train
D3236 — Class 08 “Shunter”
StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—12:02 pm
Ravenstor12:06 pm12:08 pm
Wirksworth12:12 pm—
13:02 to Ravenstor

Wirksworth → Ravenstor → Wirksworth

Train
D3236 — Class 08 “Shunter”
StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—1:02 pm
Ravenstor1:06 pm1:08 pm
Wirksworth1:12 pm—
13:58 to Ravenstor

Wirksworth → Ravenstor → Wirksworth

Train
73001 — Class 73
StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—1:58 pm
Ravenstor2:02 pm2:04 pm
Wirksworth2:08 pm—
14:20 to Ravenstor

Wirksworth → Ravenstor → Wirksworth

Train
73001 — Class 73
StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—2:20 pm
Ravenstor2:24 pm2:26 pm
Wirksworth2:30 pm—
15:30 to Ravenstor

Wirksworth → Ravenstor → Wirksworth

Train
33103 — Class 33 “Swordfish”
StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—3:30 pm
Ravenstor3:34 pm3:36 pm
Wirksworth3:40 pm—
16:10 to Ravenstor

Wirksworth → Ravenstor → Wirksworth

Train
33103 — Class 33 “Swordfish”
StationArrivesDeparts
Wirksworth—4:10 pm
Ravenstor4:14 pm4:16 pm
Wirksworth4:20 pm—

Sunday 9 August

Special Event

Summer Diesel Gala

7 August 2026 – 9 August 2026

Today’s times
  • Sunday 9 August 8:00 am – 5:30 pm

Summer Diesel Gala

Find out more
Special timetable

Summer Diesel Gala - Sunday Timetable

Thursday 13 August

Event

Tea & Cake Special

Every Thursday · 6 August 2026 – 19 November 2026

Today’s times
  • Thursday 13 August 10:15 am
Find out more
Regular service

Diesel Hauled Service

Regular services hauled by a diesel locomotive.

Buy Tickets
View train times

Wirksworth to Duffield

TrainWirksworthIdridgehayShottleDuffield
Morning10:15 am10:35 am10:41 am10:53 am
Midday12:45 pm1:05 pm1:11 pm1:23 pm
Afternoon3:20 pm3:40 pm3:46 pm3:58 pm

Duffield to Wirksworth

TrainDuffieldShottleIdridgehayWirksworth
Morning11:15 am11:29 am11:37 am11:56 am
Midday1:45 pm1:59 pm2:07 pm2:26 pm
Afternoon4:20 pm4:34 pm4:42 pm5:01 pm

Friday 14 August

Event

Chopper Breakfast Express

14 August 2026 – 16 August 2026

Today’s times
  • Friday 14 August 10:15 am – 12:00 pm

Start your day with a full English breakfast in our restored heritage carriages as you take in the unmistakable sound of the Class 20 diesel locomotive (20166), running on 14, 15 and 16 August, departing Wirksworth at 10.15am.

Sit back and enjoy a freshly prepared full English breakfast served at your table as the train winds its way through the beautiful Derbyshire countryside.

Your breakfast is accompanied by tea and coffee, making it the perfect way to combine great food, stunning scenery and heritage railway travel.

Whether you’re a diesel enthusiast keen to experience a visiting Class 20 in action or simply looking for a memorable breakfast outing with family and friends, the Chopper Breakfast Express offers an unforgettable start to the day.

Buy Tickets
Regular service

Diesel Hauled Service

Regular services hauled by a diesel locomotive.

Trains operating today
  • 20166 — Class 20
Buy Tickets
View train times

Wirksworth to Duffield

TrainWirksworthIdridgehayShottleDuffield
Morning10:15 am10:35 am10:41 am10:53 am
Midday12:45 pm1:05 pm1:11 pm1:23 pm
Afternoon3:20 pm3:40 pm3:46 pm3:58 pm

Duffield to Wirksworth

TrainDuffieldShottleIdridgehayWirksworth
Morning11:15 am11:29 am11:37 am11:56 am
Midday1:45 pm1:59 pm2:07 pm2:26 pm
Afternoon4:20 pm4:34 pm4:42 pm5:01 pm

Saturday 15 August

Event

Chopper Breakfast Express

14 August 2026 – 16 August 2026

Today’s times
  • Saturday 15 August 10:15 am – 12:00 pm

Start your day with a full English breakfast in our restored heritage carriages as you take in the unmistakable sound of the Class 20 diesel locomotive (20166), running on 14, 15 and 16 August, departing Wirksworth at 10.15am.

Sit back and enjoy a freshly prepared full English breakfast served at your table as the train winds its way through the beautiful Derbyshire countryside.

Your breakfast is accompanied by tea and coffee, making it the perfect way to combine great food, stunning scenery and heritage railway travel.

Whether you’re a diesel enthusiast keen to experience a visiting Class 20 in action or simply looking for a memorable breakfast outing with family and friends, the Chopper Breakfast Express offers an unforgettable start to the day.

Buy Tickets
Regular service

Diesel Hauled Service

Regular services hauled by a diesel locomotive.

Trains operating today
  • 20166 — Class 20
Buy Tickets
View train times

Wirksworth to Duffield

TrainWirksworthIdridgehayShottleDuffield
Morning10:15 am10:35 am10:41 am10:53 am
Midday12:45 pm1:05 pm1:11 pm1:23 pm
Afternoon3:20 pm3:40 pm3:46 pm3:58 pm

Duffield to Wirksworth

TrainDuffieldShottleIdridgehayWirksworth
Morning11:15 am11:29 am11:37 am11:56 am
Midday1:45 pm1:59 pm2:07 pm2:26 pm
Afternoon4:20 pm4:34 pm4:42 pm5:01 pm

Sunday 16 August

Event

Chopper Breakfast Express

14 August 2026 – 16 August 2026

Today’s times
  • Sunday 16 August 10:15 am – 12:00 pm

Start your day with a full English breakfast in our restored heritage carriages as you take in the unmistakable sound of the Class 20 diesel locomotive (20166), running on 14, 15 and 16 August, departing Wirksworth at 10.15am.

Sit back and enjoy a freshly prepared full English breakfast served at your table as the train winds its way through the beautiful Derbyshire countryside.

Your breakfast is accompanied by tea and coffee, making it the perfect way to combine great food, stunning scenery and heritage railway travel.

Whether you’re a diesel enthusiast keen to experience a visiting Class 20 in action or simply looking for a memorable breakfast outing with family and friends, the Chopper Breakfast Express offers an unforgettable start to the day.

Buy Tickets
Regular service

Diesel Hauled Service

Regular services hauled by a diesel locomotive.

Trains operating today
  • 20166 — Class 20
Buy Tickets
View train times

Wirksworth to Duffield

TrainWirksworthIdridgehayShottleDuffield
Morning10:15 am10:35 am10:41 am10:53 am
Midday12:45 pm1:05 pm1:11 pm1:23 pm
Afternoon3:20 pm3:40 pm3:46 pm3:58 pm

Duffield to Wirksworth

TrainDuffieldShottleIdridgehayWirksworth
Morning11:15 am11:29 am11:37 am11:56 am
Midday1:45 pm1:59 pm2:07 pm2:26 pm
Afternoon4:20 pm4:34 pm4:42 pm5:01 pm

Thursday 20 August

Event

Tea & Cake Special

Every Thursday · 6 August 2026 – 19 November 2026

Today’s times
  • Thursday 20 August 10:15 am
Find out more
Regular service

Diesel Hauled Service

Regular services hauled by a diesel locomotive.

Trains operating today
  • 20166 — Class 20
Buy Tickets
View train times

Wirksworth to Duffield

TrainWirksworthIdridgehayShottleDuffield
Morning10:15 am10:35 am10:41 am10:53 am
Midday12:45 pm1:05 pm1:11 pm1:23 pm
Afternoon3:20 pm3:40 pm3:46 pm3:58 pm

Duffield to Wirksworth

TrainDuffieldShottleIdridgehayWirksworth
Morning11:15 am11:29 am11:37 am11:56 am
Midday1:45 pm1:59 pm2:07 pm2:26 pm
Afternoon4:20 pm4:34 pm4:42 pm5:01 pm

Friday 21 August

Event

Cream Tea Countryman

21 August 2026, 28 August 2026, 4 September 2026

Today’s times
  • Friday 21 August 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Join us on board our beautifully restored heritage carriages for a traditional British cream tea.

Enjoy a freshly baked scone, served with butter, jam and clotted cream, and a slice of a locally baked cake, served with Taylor’s of Harrogate’s fine tea or coffee.

Forthcoming events: 21 August, 28 August, 4 September

Departure Times: 12.45 & 15.20

Prices: from £31 per person (plus booking fee)

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Regular service

Diesel Hauled Service

Regular services hauled by a diesel locomotive.

Trains operating today
  • 73001 — Class 73
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Wirksworth to Duffield

TrainWirksworthIdridgehayShottleDuffield
Morning10:15 am10:35 am10:41 am10:53 am
Midday12:45 pm1:05 pm1:11 pm1:23 pm
Afternoon3:20 pm3:40 pm3:46 pm3:58 pm

Duffield to Wirksworth

TrainDuffieldShottleIdridgehayWirksworth
Morning11:15 am11:29 am11:37 am11:56 am
Midday1:45 pm1:59 pm2:07 pm2:26 pm
Afternoon4:20 pm4:34 pm4:42 pm5:01 pm

Saturday 22 August

Regular service

Diesel Hauled Service

Regular services hauled by a diesel locomotive.

Trains operating today
  • 73001 — Class 73
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Wirksworth to Duffield

TrainWirksworthIdridgehayShottleDuffield
Morning10:15 am10:35 am10:41 am10:53 am
Midday12:45 pm1:05 pm1:11 pm1:23 pm
Afternoon3:20 pm3:40 pm3:46 pm3:58 pm

Duffield to Wirksworth

TrainDuffieldShottleIdridgehayWirksworth
Morning11:15 am11:29 am11:37 am11:56 am
Midday1:45 pm1:59 pm2:07 pm2:26 pm
Afternoon4:20 pm4:34 pm4:42 pm5:01 pm

Sunday 23 August

Event

Sunday Countryman

23 August 2026, 30 August 2026, 20 September 2026, 25 October 2026, 1 November 2026, 8 November 2026

Today’s times
  • Sunday 23 August 12:30 pm

Steam Train Sunday Lunch

Enjoy a traditional three-course Sunday roast aboard a heritage train on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway.

Relax in one of our beautifully restored heritage carriages as you travel through the Derbyshire countryside between Wirksworth and Duffield, with the sights and sounds of heritage railway travel, the perfect backdrop to your meal.

Departure: 12.45pm
Price: From £67 per person, plus booking fee

A wonderfully different way to enjoy Sunday lunch and a memorable experience for birthdays, anniversaries, gifts or simply a special day out.

Advance booking is recommended as places are limited.

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Regular service

Diesel Hauled Service

Regular services hauled by a diesel locomotive.

Trains operating today
  • 73001 — Class 73
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Wirksworth to Duffield

TrainWirksworthIdridgehayShottleDuffield
Morning10:15 am10:35 am10:41 am10:53 am
Midday12:45 pm1:05 pm1:11 pm1:23 pm
Afternoon3:20 pm3:40 pm3:46 pm3:58 pm

Duffield to Wirksworth

TrainDuffieldShottleIdridgehayWirksworth
Morning11:15 am11:29 am11:37 am11:56 am
Midday1:45 pm1:59 pm2:07 pm2:26 pm
Afternoon4:20 pm4:34 pm4:42 pm5:01 pm

Thursday 27 August

Event

Tea & Cake Special

Every Thursday · 6 August 2026 – 19 November 2026

Today’s times
  • Thursday 27 August 10:15 am
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Regular service

Diesel Hauled Service

Regular services hauled by a diesel locomotive.

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Wirksworth to Duffield

TrainWirksworthIdridgehayShottleDuffield
Morning10:15 am10:35 am10:41 am10:53 am
Midday12:45 pm1:05 pm1:11 pm1:23 pm
Afternoon3:20 pm3:40 pm3:46 pm3:58 pm

Duffield to Wirksworth

TrainDuffieldShottleIdridgehayWirksworth
Morning11:15 am11:29 am11:37 am11:56 am
Midday1:45 pm1:59 pm2:07 pm2:26 pm
Afternoon4:20 pm4:34 pm4:42 pm5:01 pm

Friday 28 August

Event

Cream Tea Countryman

21 August 2026, 28 August 2026, 4 September 2026

Today’s times
  • Friday 28 August 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Join us on board our beautifully restored heritage carriages for a traditional British cream tea.

Enjoy a freshly baked scone, served with butter, jam and clotted cream, and a slice of a locally baked cake, served with Taylor’s of Harrogate’s fine tea or coffee.

Forthcoming events: 21 August, 28 August, 4 September

Departure Times: 12.45 & 15.20

Prices: from £31 per person (plus booking fee)

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Regular service

Steam Hauled Service

Regular services hauled by a steam locomotive.

Trains operating today
  • 68012 — J94 “The Duke”
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Wirksworth to Duffield

TrainWirksworthIdridgehayShottleDuffield
Morning10:15 am10:35 am10:41 am10:53 am
Midday12:45 pm1:05 pm1:11 pm1:23 pm
Afternoon3:20 pm3:40 pm3:46 pm3:58 pm

Duffield to Wirksworth

TrainDuffieldShottleIdridgehayWirksworth
Morning11:15 am11:29 am11:37 am11:56 am
Midday1:45 pm1:59 pm2:07 pm2:26 pm
Afternoon4:20 pm4:34 pm4:42 pm5:01 pm

Saturday 29 August

Regular service

Steam Hauled Service

Regular services hauled by a steam locomotive.

Trains operating today
  • 68012 — J94 “The Duke”
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Wirksworth to Duffield

TrainWirksworthIdridgehayShottleDuffield
Morning10:15 am10:35 am10:41 am10:53 am
Midday12:45 pm1:05 pm1:11 pm1:23 pm
Afternoon3:20 pm3:40 pm3:46 pm3:58 pm

Duffield to Wirksworth

TrainDuffieldShottleIdridgehayWirksworth
Morning11:15 am11:29 am11:37 am11:56 am
Midday1:45 pm1:59 pm2:07 pm2:26 pm
Afternoon4:20 pm4:34 pm4:42 pm5:01 pm

Sunday 30 August

Event

Sunday Countryman

23 August 2026, 30 August 2026, 20 September 2026, 25 October 2026, 1 November 2026, 8 November 2026

Today’s times
  • Sunday 30 August 12:30 pm

Steam Train Sunday Lunch

Enjoy a traditional three-course Sunday roast aboard a heritage train on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway.

Relax in one of our beautifully restored heritage carriages as you travel through the Derbyshire countryside between Wirksworth and Duffield, with the sights and sounds of heritage railway travel, the perfect backdrop to your meal.

Departure: 12.45pm
Price: From £67 per person, plus booking fee

A wonderfully different way to enjoy Sunday lunch and a memorable experience for birthdays, anniversaries, gifts or simply a special day out.

Advance booking is recommended as places are limited.

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Regular service

Steam Hauled Service

Regular services hauled by a steam locomotive.

Trains operating today
  • 68012 — J94 “The Duke”
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Wirksworth to Duffield

TrainWirksworthIdridgehayShottleDuffield
Morning10:15 am10:35 am10:41 am10:53 am
Midday12:45 pm1:05 pm1:11 pm1:23 pm
Afternoon3:20 pm3:40 pm3:46 pm3:58 pm

Duffield to Wirksworth

TrainDuffieldShottleIdridgehayWirksworth
Morning11:15 am11:29 am11:37 am11:56 am
Midday1:45 pm1:59 pm2:07 pm2:26 pm
Afternoon4:20 pm4:34 pm4:42 pm5:01 pm

Monday 31 August

Regular service

Steam Hauled Service

Regular services hauled by a steam locomotive.

Trains operating today
  • 68012 — J94 “The Duke”
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Wirksworth to Duffield

TrainWirksworthIdridgehayShottleDuffield
Morning10:15 am10:35 am10:41 am10:53 am
Midday12:45 pm1:05 pm1:11 pm1:23 pm
Afternoon3:20 pm3:40 pm3:46 pm3:58 pm

Duffield to Wirksworth

TrainDuffieldShottleIdridgehayWirksworth
Morning11:15 am11:29 am11:37 am11:56 am
Midday1:45 pm1:59 pm2:07 pm2:26 pm
Afternoon4:20 pm4:34 pm4:42 pm5:01 pm

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19 July 2026 – 4 September 2026

Summer Activities for Children

Summer Holiday Activities at the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway There’s fun and adventure all summer at the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, which will keep your little explorers and older adventurers entertained. This […]

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6 August 2026 – 19 November 2026

Tea & Cake Special

Every Thursday we will be operating diesel services between Wirksworth and Duffield, as per our usual timetable (below), along with our Tea & Cake offer. The price for the return […]

Service: Diesel Hauled Service

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21 August 2026 – 4 September 2026

Cream Tea Countryman

Cream Tea on a Heritage Train   Enjoy a traditional cream tea aboard a heritage train on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway. Book a Table for Two Your Cream Tea Countryman […]

Service: Steam Hauled Service

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23 August 2026 – 8 November 2026

Sunday Countryman

Sunday Lunch on a Heritage Train   Three courses, From £67pp, Departs Wirksworth at 12:45 Book a Private Compartment — SOLD OUT Book a Table for Two Sit back and […]

Service: Steam Hauled Service

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5 September 2026 – 17 October 2026

Luxury Afternoon Tea

Premium Afternoon Tea Experience on a Heritage Train   From £50pp, Departs Wirksworth at 12:45 Book a Private Compartment — SOLD OUT Book a Table for Two Step aboard one […]

Service: Steam Hauled Service

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5 September 2026

Duffield Shopper Special

The Duffield Shopper Special offers a wonderfully nostalgic way to travel, with the journey made aboard one of our heritage Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs). Settle into your seat at Wirksworth […]

Service: DMU Service

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28 November 2026 – 24 December 2026

Santa’s Enchanted Journey 2026

Returning for 2026, Santa’s Enchanted Journey, Ecclesbourne Valley Railway’s Santa special, is the perfect way for all the family to get into the Christmas spirit. Services will be running from […]

Special timetable: Santa Special Timetable

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