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The Bellarine Railway operates a collection of heritage trains from around Australia on 16 km of restored track from historic Queenscliff to Drysdale on Victoria's beautiful Bellarine Peninsula.

The line skirts the shores of Swan Bay, rich in plant and bird life before climbing the rolling Bellarine hills towards Drysdale. Distant views over Corio & Port Phillip Bays add to the scenic splendour of the journey.

The railway is operated entirely by the volunteers of the Bellarine Railway.

These magnificent restored steam & diesel locos operate every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday of the year, most Public Holidays & Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays during School Holidays. In addition, trains run daily from 27th December to 10th January, then Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays until 26th January. (see Timetable/Fares)

Return trips from Queenscliff to Drysdale takes 1-3/4 hours (Each way 45 mins), & from Queenscliff to Laker`s Siding return is approx. 40 minutes.

Timetable information

How to get to Drysdale or Queenscliff

By Road: 90 minutes from Melbourne on the M1 Princes Freeway via Geelong & the B110 Bellarine Highway to Queenscliff or Drysdale.

By Rail:  Take V/Line train to Geelong, Then Bus or taxi.

By Ferry: Vehicle & Passenger Ferry between Sorrento and Queenscliff or Passenger Ferry between Sorrento, Portsea and Queenscliff (Both are a 5 minute walk to the Queenscliff Railway Station).

All trains depart from either Drysdale or Queenscliff stations. Ample car parking is available adjacent to either station.

Park n Ride - Leave the car at Drysdale and enjoy the delights of Queenscliff by Train. More Information...

Refreshments :Tea, Coffee, pies, pasties, soft drinks, sweets and an extensive range of souvenir items are available at Queenscliff and Drysdale Stations.

Toilet Facilities :Male, Female and Disabled Toilets are provided at both Queenscliff and Drysdale Stations.

Wheel Chair Access : A ramp is available appon request. Please call the office durring business hours to arrange.

Bicycles: Bicycles can be carried in the Guards Van on each train at the owners risk.

Access to the BPR Locomotive Workshops: The Workshop area is Restricted to authorised persons only. Members of the public are welcome to visit the facility but must be accompanied at all times by a BPR employee. Enter at your own risk.

Donations : All donations are gratefully accepted and any donation to the GSPS Museum Fund over $2 is Tax deductible.