About
This unique Victorian enterprise, which is around five miles long, has been in operation since 1895 and is the only electric mountain railway in the British Isles.
You can start your journey on the Manx Electric Railway from Douglas or Ramsey to the pretty village of Laxey on the east coast - then board the Mountain Railway winding its way to the Island's only mountain, Snaefell’s summit, where breathtaking views await.
Peaked at 2,036 feet above sea level, you may be able to see some, or all, of the Seven Kingdoms - England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, the Isle of Man and the kingdoms of heaven and the sea.
Guide Prices
Tickets are available from all manned stations, and from the Brakesman onboard the tram. Please see our website for current ticket options.
Regular travellers and visitors can save money by purchasing a Go smart travel card.
Go Explore cards provide unlimited travel on our bus and rail services. These are available for 1, 3, 5 or 7 days.
Go cards are available online (www.gotravel.im) or from the Welcome Centre in Douglas Sea Terminal and main stations. Please see the Go cards page for more details.
Facilities
Accessibility
- Disabled Accessibility - Please see our website for more detailed accessibility information: https://www.gov.im/categories/travel-traffic-and-motoring/bus-and-rail/accessibility-information
- Guide Dogs Permitted
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - On-site cafes are located both within Laxey Station and at the Summit.
Payment Methods
- Accepts major credit and debit cards
- Groups Accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Special group rates - Group rates are available for groups of 20 persons or more. For large groups booking is always advisable - please contact heritagerailways@gov.im
- Visa accepted
Provider Facilities
- Accept coach parties
- Dog Friendly
- Event Venue - For private hire, weddings, and group bookings please contact us at heritagerailways@gov.im
- Group Friendly
- Toilets
Provider Features
- In countryside
- Indoor Attraction
- Outdoor Attraction
- Village Location
Target Markets
- Family Fun
- Marketed Towards Children
- Marketed Towards Families
- Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
- Marketed Towards Students / Youth
Travel & Trade
- Group discounts available
