Settle to Carlisle by train
Settle → Carlisle · 73 miles · from 1h 40m
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73 miles
1h 40m
Multiple daily
1
Settle to Carlisle
The most spectacular railway in England: 72 miles across the Yorkshire Dales and the Eden Valley, over the 24-arch Ribblehead Viaduct and through Blea Moor Tunnel.
Why this journey is worth it
- Ribblehead Viaduct — 24 arches, 104 feet high
- Dent, the highest mainline station in England
- Yorkshire Dales National Park throughout
- Steam charter services in summer
Travel tip
Ask us about the Dales Rover for unlimited travel on the line over several days.
Operators on this route
A single operator runs this route, so the saving comes from ticket type, Railcard eligibility and split-ticket construction rather than from operator comparison.
Principal calling points
| # | Station |
|---|---|
| 1 | Settle |
| 2 | Horton-in-Ribblesdale |
| 3 | Ribblehead |
| 4 | Dent |
| 5 | Garsdale |
| 6 | Kirkby Stephen |
| 7 | Appleby |
| 8 | Langwathby |
| 9 | Armathwaite |
| 10 | Carlisle |
Calling patterns vary by departure and by operator. Some services run non-stop between the principal cities. Timetables are set by the operators and change without notice — confirm at the time of booking.
Getting the cheapest fare
Advance fares on this route release roughly twelve weeks before departure and the lowest tier can disappear within days. A Railcard takes a third off most fares. And on longer journeys a split at an intermediate station frequently saves more than either.
Tickets are sold by the operators and by National Rail retailers. One thing worth knowing if you are travelling from overseas: some fares issue as a collection code that requires a station machine and the original payment card, which is awkward on arrival. Ask for an e-ticket where the fare allows it.
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