A steam train crossing one of the Settle-Carlisle railway’s many viaducts makes for a classic image. You can often see the hillsides around Ribblehead viaduct, Mallerstang and other vantage points in the Eden Valley dotted by train enthusiasts and keen photographers, just waiting to catch that magic moment. It seems that everybody loves a steam […]
Carlisle to Chester Departs: Saturday 13thJuly 2019 Calling at Carlisle, Appleby, Kirkby Stephen, Settle, Hellifield and Clitheroe Travel in style this July onboard the Anniversary Express. Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the saving of the iconic Settle-Carlisle Railway and join us on a unique excursion from Carlisle to Chester, along one of the world’s greatest railways, in […]
With Summer finally upon us you may be thinking of ways to have fun in the sun without breaking the bank balance… Fear not, our second Explore Voucher leaflet is hot off the press and ready to cool down those pricey Summer days. With a whole new batch of delectable discounts, Explore Voucher leaflets are […]
The new May 2019 timetable is here and is effective from the 19th of May. The new timetables for both the Leeds – Settle – Carlisle and Leeds – Morecambe routes will remain in service until the 14th of December 2019. The new timetable brings several adjustments to travel times along the iconic route as […]
The Railway Room, telling the story of the famous Settle to Carlisle line, has re-opened after the installation of a completely new exhibition. This new exhibition tells the story of the line’s construction, the people who worked on the railway, its golden age, and the threat of closure in the 1980’s. A stunning image of […]
There are numerous ways to purchase tickets for travel along the Leeds-Settle-Carlisle line and other routes within the country. Please remember that, unless you are boarding the train at an unmanned station, you must purchase your ticket prior to boarding the train. You can buy tickets at: Any manned booking office throughout the country At […]
A new way of looking at the Settle Carlisle line has gone live at the refurbished Ribblehead Visitor Centre. Using a touch screen you can now view the line between Settle and Blea Moor tunnel using aerial photography and 3D models. By clicking on the main features of the line (Ribblehead, Horton and Settle stations, […]
