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Choice of two journeys


To Carlisle from York, via the Settle to Carlisle line (steam from Hellifield):

Running Thursdays on 5th June, 10th July, 7th August, 4th and 18th September 2025. Departing from York, Castleford, Woodlesford (Leeds) Keighley and Skipton View Journey

To Carlisle from Chester. Outbound journey via the Settle to Carlisle line, (with steam from Hellifield). The return journey is via the West Coast Mainline, (with steam to Carnforth):

Running Tuesdays on 10th June, 22nd July and 19th August 2025. Departing from Chester, Frodsham, Warrington Bank Quay, Leyland and Preston. View Journey


WEST

The outbound journey from Chester will be diesel hauled through Frodsham to Warrington before turning north onto the West Coast Main Line through Preston and Blackburn to Hellifield. At Hellifield we change to steam traction for the journey to Carlisle via the Settle to Carlisle Line.

2025 Provisional Timings

Departing From:DepartsReturns
Chester07.3019.25
Frodsham07.4418.59
Warrington Bank Quay08.0018.43
Leyland08.3817.46
Preston08.5017.23
Destination:ArrivesDeparts
Carlisle12.3914.52

For the Return Journey, we travel back along the West Coast Mainline with steam traction to Carnforth. From Carnforth we will be hauled by a vintage diesel engine to your home stations.

EAST

The outbound journey from York will be diesel hauled via Church Fenton, Milford and Castleford to Wakefield. Then onto Leeds (reverse) and along the Aire Valley to Skipton and Hellifield. At Hellifield we change to steam traction for the journey via the Settle & Carlisle Line to Carlisle.

2025 Provisional Timings

Departing From:DepartsReturns
York08.1022.05
Castleford08.4221.38
Woodlesford09.1821.28
Keighley10.0720.09
Skipton
10.2419.49
Destination:ArrivesDeparts
Carlisle13.0016.26

We re-trace our outwards route for the return journey with steam traction to Hellifield and diesel traction returning to York.

Please note that the timings above are to be used as a guide only and might change at any time. Confirmed timings will be stated on travel tickets when purchased in advance of travel. 

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