How much does it cost?

From £120 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $162 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

What trains are used?

A steam locomotive from the Carnforth pool hauls the train from York through Leeds, Keighley, and Skipton to Carlisle over the Settle & Carlisle Railway, returning the same day.

Is the train travel included?

Yes. The price from 120 GBP (Standard Class) covers the round-trip rail fare.

What meals are included?

Standard Class includes a reserved seat. First Class adds morning tea or coffee with a bacon roll and afternoon tea with scones. Premier Dining includes a full English breakfast and four-course dinner, not available from Skipton.

The Railway Touring Company · Steam train day trip

The Waverley - 19 July 2026

Name: The Waverley - 19 July 2026
Price: 120 GBP

Steam locomotive day trip York to Carlisle via Settle & Carlisle Railway

The Railway Touring Company operates a single-day steam train excursion on 19 July 2026 that departs from York, Leeds, Keighley, or Skipton and travels to Carlisle over the Settle & Carlisle Railway, one of Britain's most celebrated rail routes. Passengers spend the entire day on board a steam locomotive hauled train, crossing the Ribblehead Viaduct, passing through Blea Moor Tunnel, and climbing 15 miles to Ais Gill Summit while viewing the Pennine Three Peaks: Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough. The train arrives in Carlisle in the mid-afternoon, leaving roughly two hours to explore the city's castle, cathedral, museum, or shops before the return journey. Standard Class passengers receive a reserved seat; First Class and Premier Dining tiers add substantial meals. This excursion suits first-time rail travellers, steam enthusiasts, history lovers, and budget-conscious day-trippers seeking a complete journey in a single outing.

Price history

Across 4 checks, this price has held at £120 every time.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 1 of 4 point is a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

One reading is held out of the price above and this history: a supplement. We only price on the operator's package from-price, read from its own page.

What to know before you look closer

Only one departure listed: 19 July 2026. Confirm current availability with The Railway Touring Company.
Premier Dining is not available on departures from Skipton.
Two hours in Carlisle allows time to explore but does not constitute an escorted tour of the city.

Day by day

Day 1rail
York to Carlisle via the Settle & Carlisle Railway
Steam-hauled round trip from York, Leeds, Keighley and Skipton over the Settle & Carlisle Railway to Carlisle, with around two hours to explore Carlisle before the steam-hauled return.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Crossing the Ribblehead Viaduct and passing through Blea Moor Tunnel on the Settle & Carlisle Railway.
Day 1Views of the Pennine Three Peaks: Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough from the train.
Day 1Ascent to Ais Gill Summit at 1,169 feet, the highest point on the route.

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £120 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $162 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
What trains are used?: A steam locomotive from the Carnforth pool hauls the train from York through Leeds, Keighley, and Skipton to Carlisle over the Settle & Carlisle Railway, returning the same day.
Is the train travel included?: Yes. The price from 120 GBP (Standard Class) covers the round-trip rail fare.
Which cities can I board from?: York, Leeds, Keighley, or Skipton.
What meals are included?: Standard Class includes a reserved seat. First Class adds morning tea or coffee with a bacon roll and afternoon tea with scones. Premier Dining includes a full English breakfast and four-course dinner, not available from Skipton.