Welcome to Lancashire DalesRail!

Lancashire DalesRail is simply the best way to spend a Sunday! The service links Lancashire with the scenic Ribble Valley, Yorkshire Dales and Eden Valley. Starting from the coastal resort of Blackpool, DalesRail passes through Poulton-le-Fylde, Preston, Bamber Bridge, Blackburn, Whalley and Clitheroe before travelling along the famous Settle to Carlisle line and terminating in the historic border city of Carlisle. The journey from Settle takes in the famous Ribblehead Viaduct, passes through Blea Moor tunnel and crosses the top of Dentdale and Garsdale before passing into the more pastoral Eden Valley and the lovely town of Appleby-in-Westmorland. You can enjoy all this and more from the comfort of a modern diesel train.

DalesRail is much more than a scenic train ride it is an integrated package providing a full day out. You will find information about the many places that can be visited; the extensive guided walk programme led by experienced leaders from the Lancashire Rail Ramblers and the coach links that extend the rail journey to places the train cannot reach. On top of this Rolling Riot provides an at seat refreshment service between Blackburn and Carlisle.

DalesRail operates from Easter Sunday through to the middle of October. Check the timetable for full details of operating days and times when the trains run. Why not use the contact us section to let us know what you like (or dislike!) about DalesRail and ideas for how the service might be improved in the future?

We look forward to welcoming you on DalesRail in the very near future.

Remember the Ramblers’ Code – Take nothing but photographs, leave nothing but footprints!

‘After a day’s walk everything has twice its usual value’ – G M Trevelyan (1876 – 1962)

‘Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves’ – John Muir (1838 – 1914)

Last updated 28.07.10