Settle to Carlisle by train
Settle → Carlisle · 73 miles · from 1h 40m
73 miles
1h 40m
Multiple daily
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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
Agent's 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.
Call +1 (888) 821-4679 and we will test all three, apply what you qualify for and issue e-tickets wherever the fare permits — because a station collection code is a genuine problem when you are arriving from overseas.
