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2025 Timetables


North Route:

To York or Scarborough Via Skipton and Leeds:

Running Thursdays on 26th June and 31st July 2025. Departing from Carnforth, Skipton, Keighley, Shipley, Woodlesford (Leeds), Church Fenton and York. View Journey

We are due to be hauled by a vintage steam engine all the way from Carnforth to Scarborough.

To York or Scarborough Via Skipton and Leeds: Provisional Timings.
Departing From:DepartsReturns
Carnforth07:5221:47
Skipton09.2420.06
Keighley09.4119.50
Shipley09.5519.36
Woodlesford (Leeds)10.3118:48
Church Fenton11.0417.37
York11.2517.14
Destination:ArrivesDeparts
York11.2517.14
Scarborough12.5016:15


South Route:

To York or Scarborough Via Preston and Wakefield:

Running Wednesdays on 2nd July, 13th and 27th August 2025. Departing from Lancaster, Preston, Blackburn, Brighouse, Wakefield (Kirkgate), Castleford and York. View Journey

We are due to be hauled by a vintage steam engine all the way from Lancaster to Scarborough.

To York or Scarborough Via Preston & Wakefield: Provisional Timings.
Departing From:DepartsReturns
Lancaster07:1121:48
Preston07:3721:18
Blackburn08:3920:40
Brighouse09:4719:10
Wakefield Kirkgate10:3018:47
Castleford10.4418.28
York11:2517:14
Destination:ArrivesDeparts
York11:2517:14
Scarborough12:5016:15


Please note that these timings 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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