How much does it cost to go on the Settle to Carlisle railway?
It takes an average of 1h 40m to travel from Settle to Carlisle by train, over a distance of around 63 miles (101 km)….Settle to Carlisle by train.
| Journey time | From 1h 31m |
|---|---|
| Price | From £8.50 |
| Distance | 63 miles (101 km) |
| Frequency | 8 trains per day |
| First train | 06:22 |
How long is the Settle to Carlisle Railway?
71.75 mi
The Settle–Carlisle line (also known as the Settle and Carlisle (S&C)) is a 73-mile-long (117 km) main railway line in northern England….
| Settle–Carlisle line | |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1875 (goods) and 1876 (passengers) |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 71.75 mi (115.47 km) |
| Number of tracks | Double (except Ribblehead Viaduct) |
What is the highest railway station on the Settle to Carlisle?
Dent station
Dent station is England’s highest mainline station, standing as it does at 1,150 feet above sea level and providing spectacular views of Dentdale.
Is the Settle to Carlisle train steam?
There is not, however, a regular steam-hauled service along the line. There is a daily diesel sprinter service. The Settle-Carlisle line is part of the main UK rail network with train services running in each direction, several times a day. You can view the latest timetables for these services here.
Is there a train from Carlisle to settle?
The Staycation Express, an exclusive tourist-centred charter train service, returns to the Settle and Carlisle railway this summer with a new, luxury offering.
When does the staycation Express return to Carlisle?
16th July to 9th September 2021 The Staycation Express, an exclusive tourist-centred charter train service, returns to the Settle and Carlisle railway this summer with a new, luxury offering.
Are there steam excursions on the Leeds Carlisle Railway?
We, The Settle-Carlisle Railway Development Company, do not organise regular steam excursions on the Leeds-Settle-Carlisle rail line. On occasion, we do provide special excursion events- both steam and diesel hauled.
Is there a steam train from Carlisle to York?
On occasion, we do provide special excursion events- both steam and diesel hauled. Previous excursions include; ‘ The Christmas Comet’ which travelled from Carlisle, via Appleby & Settle, to York (Dec 2017) and the ’30th Anniversary Express’ which ran from Carlisle, via Appleby & Settle, to Chester (July 2019).
