Racing away for the Festival

It's Cheltenham Festival once again and, as usual, it's possible to 'go by rail to the races' from Toddington station.  There are a few seats remaining for travel only on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 12th to 14th March - cash only at £40 per person.  Train times are 11.00 except for Friday, when there are seats available on the second (diesel hauled) train departing at 11.30. Return is half an hour after the last race.  The trains on Tuesday 11th March are fully booked.

It's an ideal way to be whisked away from the infamous Festival traffic jams - straight to Toddington and freedom from congestion!  James Colling, managing director of Racing Tours, the company that organises the race trains is delighted with their success.  "We have a lot of repeat business and every year, more and more people are taking advantage of the train," he says. "It's great to see Cheltenham Race Course station being used for the purpose it was designed for.  In the past, the station only ever opened for race meetings."

Racing Tours organise full hospitality packages at the Festival, including travel by train. You can visit their website or contact James Colling for more information by calling 07721 332 131. To travel, please arrive at Toddington station at least 45 minutes before departure and contact one of Racing Tours' officials who will be greeting race goers at the station gate.

There are discounts for members of GWRL on production of a current membership card.