One-day steam excursion from Crewe and Manchester along the Cumbrian Coast line past Barrow, Millom and Whitehaven with sea and Lakeland views.
The Cumbrian Coast Express takes steam onto one of the least visited scenic lines in England. Starting in the Crewe and Manchester area, the train runs north through Lancashire to Carnforth and then swings west onto the Furness line, crossing the Kent and Leven estuaries on long viaducts to Ulverston and Barrow-in-Furness.
Beyond Barrow the Cumbrian Coast line hugs the shore past Millom, Ravenglass, Sellafield and St Bees to Whitehaven, with the western fells of the Lake District on one side and the Irish Sea, Morecambe Bay and the Duddon estuary on the other.
The 2026 running is on Saturday 15 August. Details of classes and fares follow the standard West Coast Railways pattern of Standard, First and Premier Dining, and bookings are taken through the company's website.
Morecambe Bay, the Duddon estuary and the Irish Sea are on the left all the way round the coast; the fells are on the right.
Sides are given facing the direction of travel. Miles are approximate from the start of the journey.
Heading north from Barrow the sea is on the left; the fells are on the right.
It is an occasional excursion rather than a fixed summer service; check the West Coast Railways website each spring.
Yes, a stop of around two to three hours is normally given at the coast before the return.
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