Group Travel

We offer pre-booked groups great service and a memorable experience including:

  • An excellent booking facility
  • The services of a volunteer on-train guide
  • An at-seat refreshment trolley service
  • A journey on one of the world’s most scenic railway lines

The Settle-Carlisle experience can be part of a short-break or day trip and the reasons to travel with us are many – sightseeing from the train; walking in the Dales or Eden Valley; shopping or a night-out in Leeds, Skipton or Carlisle.

Our office is based at Appleby and with our extensive local knowledge, we are able to provide you with a wealth of information to assist you arrange your group event.

The award-winning refreshment trolley service offers a wide range of hot and cold drinks, locally produced tray bakes and biscuits, confectionery and, on some services, locally-made ice cream. You can pre-book refreshments for your group and our team will be happy to discuss options with you.

The Friends of the Settle-Carlisle Line can provide an on-train guide to either provide a running commentary or, point out places of interest and answer your questions. The guides have a wealth of knowledge about the line, its history and architecture, the stunning scenery as well as the local towns and villages. All the guides are volunteers and whilst the availability of a guide cannot be guaranteed, you can contact the On-Train Guide Co-ordinator (link to rod.metcalfe@settle-carlisle.com) to request the services of a guide for your group.

Your journey can start and end at any of the stations between Carlisle and Leeds and the cost will depend on the journey taken and the date of travel. Discounted rates are available to groups of ten or more fare-paying passengers.

The diesel sprinter trains operate daily (except Christmas Day & Boxing Day) and we limit group booking to a maximum of fifty passengers on any of the services. The current timetable is available here. We are happy to help with your planning a journey for your group during the next twelve months.

We look forward to helping you plan and book your trip on the Settle-Carlisle Railway and you can contact us by:

Timetable & Booking Form

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