Sunset Shuttle

Operated by our team of dedicated volunteers, the Sunset Shuttle heritage diesel service operates every Friday and Saturday night from 26th July to 6th September and daily during Swanage Carnival week. 

There’s no better way to see the Purbecks than from the views on offer from our Sunset Shuttle which connects hotels, camping and caravan sites with the restaurants and bars in Corfe Castle and Swanage, meaning you can leave the car at home and let the train take the strain!  

Discounted fares will apply to tickets purchased only for the Sunset Shuttle service, £10 for an adult rover (unlimited travel all night) and £5 for children aged 5-15. However, if you want to get your fix of steam trains as well, daytime and rover tickets are also welcome on this service at no extra charge. 

 The Sunset Shuttle combines value and convenience, operating hourly from 18:30 to 22:30, it’s the best way to travel to all the events on show this summer in the Isle of Purbeck. To see timetable please visit our timetable page here and click on the date you wish to travel.  

Swanage Carnival – Saturday 27th to Saturday 3rd August Operates all week - last Sunset Shuttle leaves Swanage: 22:30 Corfe: 23:00  

Swanage Fireworks – Saturday 27th July, Wednesday 31st July, Saturday 3rd August Fireworks run 21:45 – 22:00 Last Sunset Shuttle leaves Swanage: 22:30 Corfe: 23:00 

 Purbeck Film Festival – Corfe Castle Outdoor Cinema – Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th August Additional services have been organised in partnership with Purbeck Film Festival, this means all cinema goers can travel back to both Norden and Swanage after the conclusion of the films on both Friday and Saturday night.  

Swanage Folk Festival – Friday 6th to Sunday 8th September Operates Friday and Saturday nights - Last Sunset Shuttle leaves Swanage: 22:30 Corfe: 23:00 

 Evening only fares £10 per adult, £5 per child (ages 5-15) return.