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The Settle to Carlisle and Tyne Valley Pullman
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The Settle to Carlisle and Tyne Valley Pullman

St Albans City → Carlisle, via the Settle to Carlisle line and returning via the Tyne Valley
Sit on the left
Photo: Foulger Rail Photos from Basingstoke, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  • SeasonAutumn
  • RunsSingle date: Wednesday 30 September 2026
  • DurationFull day (05:55 to 23:50 from St Albans)
  • TractionMidland Pullman HST (Class 43 power cars)
  • OperatorMidland Pullman

A Midland Pullman day over the whole Settle to Carlisle line, with a break in Carlisle and a return via the Tyne Valley and Durham.

This Midland Pullman day trip leaves St Albans City at 05:55, picking up at Luton, Bedford and Wellingborough, and runs the full length of the Settle to Carlisle line through the Yorkshire Dales, over Ribblehead Viaduct and past the Three Peaks, before descending the Eden Valley to Carlisle for a break of around two hours.

The return follows the 58-mile Tyne Valley line through Hexham, with distant views of Hadrian's Wall, then joins the East Coast Main Line through Durham and York. The operator says the tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Which side to sit

St Albans City → Carlisle, via the Settle to Carlisle line and returning via the Tyne Valley

Heading north the left gives Ingleborough, Whernside and Dentdale; the right has Pen-y-ghent and the best view of Ribblehead Viaduct curving ahead.

Sit on the left2 sights on the left · 1 on the right
  1. 0mi
    StationSt Albans City
  2. 10mi
    StationLutonPick-up
  3. 30mi
    StationBedfordPick-up
  4. 52mi
    StationKetteringPick-up
  5. 65mi
    Viaduct · on the lineHarringworth Viaduct82 arches across the Welland valley
  6. 73mi
    StationOakhamPick-up
  7. 83mi
    StationMelton MowbrayPick-up
  8. StationAlfretonFinal pick-up
  9. StationSettle72 miles to Carlisle
  10. MountainPen-y-ghent2,277 ft; the first of the Three Peaks, across Ribblesdale
  11. MountainIngleborough2,372 ft flat-topped summit to the west
  12. Viaduct · on the lineRibblehead Viaduct24 arches, 104 ft high; seen curving ahead from the right
  13. MountainWhernsideYorkshire's highest peak at 2,415 ft, rising beside the line
  14. StationDentHighest main line station in England, 1,150 ft
  15. Summit · on the lineAis Gill Summit1,169 ft, highest point on the line
  16. StationApplebyEden Valley market town
  17. StationCarlisleBreak of around two hours

Sides are given facing the direction of travel. Miles are approximate from the start of the journey.

On board

  • Dining
  • Premier dining
  • First Class
  • Bar
  • Afternoon tea

Highlights

  • Ribblehead Viaduct
  • Eden Valley
  • Tyne Valley and Hadrian's Wall
  • Durham

Classes of travel

First Class (non-dining)Pullman Dining
Before you book: charter trains depend on locomotive availability and Network Rail engineering work. Steam can be swapped for diesel at short notice, so check the operator’s terms for what happens then. When you book, ask for a seat on the side we recommend: most operators allocate seats but will note a preference.

Frequently asked questions

Is it still available?

The operator lists this date as fully booked.

How long in Carlisle?

Around two hours.

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