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The Jacobite Fort William to Mallaig

"The greatest railway journey in the world"

Bookings for The Jacobite 2025 are now open.

Morning Service - Monday 7th April to Friday 24th October 2025

Afternoon Service - Monday 5th May to Friday 26th September 2025

Departing from Fort William to Mallaig this 84 mile round trip takes you past a list of impressive extremes including the 21-arched Glenfinnan viaduct (a location made famous in the Harry Potter films).

Described as the greatest railway journey in the world! Starting near the highest mountain in Britain, Ben Nevis, it visits Britain's most westerly mainland railway station, Arisaig; passes close by the deepest freshwater loch in Britain, Loch Morar and the shortest river in Britain, River Morar, finally arriving next to the deepest seawater loch in Europe, Loch Nevis!

Standard £69 | First Class £105

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The Dalesman Two Spectacular Routes

STEAM ON THE SETTLE TO CARLISLE LINE

Bookings for the Dalesman 2025 season will be announced soon.

From the comfort of your seat in some of the oldest working carriages in operation today, your adventure begins. This trip will be hauled by diesel for the first part of the journey, then from Hellifield/Carnforth the steam engine pulls the train across the Settle to Carlisle, England's most scenic railway.

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The Scarborough Spa Express Steam Hauled all the way

A magnificent journey to york or scarborough

Bookings for the Scarborough Spa Express 2025 season will be announced soon.

Travel coast to coast across spectacular Lancashire and Yorkshire landscapes from Carnforth, to York or Scarborough.

Join us for a scenic tour which combines a truly wonderful journey in traditional carriages across Lancashire and the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. Enjoy the evocative smells and sounds of steam haulage from Carnforth and the beautiful scenery of North Yorkshire to the East Coast.

Departing from Carnforth, Skipton, Keighley, Shipley, Woodlesford, Church Fenton and York.

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Lune Rivers Trust 2025Carnforth to Carlisle via the Settle to Carlisle Line

LUne Rivers Trust 2025

SATURDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 2025

Departing: Carnforth

Operated by West Coast Railways on behalf of the Lune Rivers Trust, this annual special steam train, formerly known as "The Lune Habitat", begins its trip at Carnforth.

This majestic journey passes a list of impressive views and landmarks, starting from Carnforth and returning via the famous Settle to Carlisle line.

Leaving Carnforth, we pass the Brief Encounter café and continue north. At Oxenholme we pass by the junction for Kendal and Windermere for the Lake District. Continuing north we commence the long climb up to Grayrigg. We then travel through the beautiful Lune Gorge to Tebay, before the notoriously steep ascent to Shap. Along this stretch we have spectacular views to the west across the Cumbrian mountains. After crossing the Cumbrian Fells, we descend to Penrith, and then head towards Carlisle.

Adult return fare from (Children travel from £42 standard class):

Standard £84 | First £110 | Dining £205

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Unmatched Luxury Rail Travel

Indulge in Northern Belle’s charm. Experience gourmet delights, exquisite wines, and a journey marked by sophistication and scenic wonders.

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Experience Luxury Rail Travel At Its Very Best

Northern Belle invites you to a refined journey. Step aboard for opulent surroundings and scenic charm.

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Discover diverse destinations year-round. Northern Belle offers unforgettable journeys across Britain from countryside lunches to historic city trips.

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