Volk's Electric Railway
Opened in 1883, the world's oldest electric railway still in operation, where small cars take a leisurely ride along the beach toward the marina area.
Volk's Electric Railway was built in 1883 by inventor Magnus Volk and is the oldest electric railway in the world still in operation. Small wooden carriages run along a single track beside the beach for about 1.6 km, from the Aquarium station near Brighton Pier to Black Rock station near the marina area. The one-way trip takes about 12 minutes and costs a few pounds. The Aquarium station has a small visitor centre. The railway runs roughly from Easter to September and is closed in winter, so check the official website for timetables.
Opening hours
Approx. Easter–Sep 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- SEA LIFE Brighton
- Brighton Palace Pier
- Brighton Beach & Seafront
- Royal Pavilion
- Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
- Brighton Dome
- The Lanes
- North Laine