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2026 Timetables


North Route:

To York or Scarborough Via Skipton and Leeds:

Running Wednesdays on 17th June, 29th July and 19th August 2026. 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
Keighley09.4119.49
Shipley09.5519.36
Woodlesford (Leeds)10.3118:48
Church Fenton11.0317.36
York11.3817.19
Destination:ArrivesDeparts
York11.3817.19
Scarborough12.3816:20


South Route:

To York or Scarborough Via Preston and Wakefield:

Running Wednesday 15th July and 2nd September 2026. 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
Lancaster07:1022:12
Preston07:3621:31
Blackburn08:1421:03
Brighouse09:5519:33
Wakefield Kirkgate10:3318:47
Castleford10.5518.28
York11:3817:19
Destination:ArrivesDeparts
York11:3817:19
Scarborough12:3816:20


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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