Departing From
- Newcastle,
- Chester-le-Street,
- Durham,
- Darlington,
- Northallerton,
- Thirsk,
- York,
- Church Fenton
Step aboard the celebrated ‘Statesman’ land cruise train for a very special circular tour including a journey over the entire majestic route of the famous Settle to Carlisle railway, with its great limestone peaks and deep valleys we travel over no fewer than 19 viaducts and through 12 tunnels on this masterpiece of Victorian engineering – including the famous Ribblehead Viaduct.
Leaving behind the industrial architecture of the north our train heads into the Yorkshire Dales for a spectacular journey over the magnificent high Pennines. The sheer scale of the scenery is apparent as we pass such famous landmarks as Batty Moss, Wild Boar Fell and Mallerstang Edge, with views of the three peaks towering over the line.
One magnificent sight follows another before we gradually descend into the tranquil Eden Valley and at Carlisle our train reverses to return along the Hadrian’s Wall Line through Hexham to Newcastle, following the River Tyne and route of Hadrian’s Wall. The remains of the wall itself are partly visible with the railway passing through many pretty former Roman towns and villages and skirts the edge of the beautiful Northumberland National Park.
TRAVEL TIMINGS*
| STATION | DEPARTS | RETURNS |
| Newcastle | 08.20 | 19.45 |
| Chester-le-Street | 08.30 | 19.35 |
| Durham | 08.40 | 19.25 |
| Darlington | 09.00 | 19.05 |
| Northallerton | 09.20 | 18.45 |
| Thirsk | 09.35 | 18.30 |
| York | 10.00 | 18.05 |
| Church Fenton | 10.20 | 17.45 |
PLEASE NOTE *
All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change.
Classes of Travel
Standard Class (non-dining) - £90
Reserved seating is arranged around a table of 4 with bookings for 2 seated side by side and single bookings normally allocated an aisle seat – a buffet bar is available throughout most of the journey for the purchase of hot & cold beverages, snacks and alcoholic drinks.
First Class (non-dining) - £155
Reserved seating is arranged at tables of 4 or 2 with additional legroom, wide seats, and panoramic windows. Complimentary tea/coffee, and light snacks are included, and a buffet bar is available for the purchase of hot & cold beverages, light refreshments, and alcoholic drinks.
Covid-19 Social Distancing Seating – Bookings of two passengers will be seated together at a ‘guaranteed window table for two’ with a mandatory supplement of £35 per person charged. Bookings of three or four passengers are seated at a shared table and charged the normal per seat price, with the adjacent table remaining out of use. (Minimum Booking 2 persons)
Pullman Dining - £310
This is the ultimate travel experience – seating is in our refurbished Pullman style umber & cream wood panelled carriages offering additional legroom, wide seats and panoramic windows with seating at tables of 4 or 2 laid with crisp linen and fully dressed with fine crockery and glassware. After being welcomed aboard by your attentive liveried steward a glass of chilled champagne and selection of canapes will be offered as you relax in anticipation of the gastronomic journey ahead. A sumptuous five course seasonal luncheon created by our Executive Chef will be served including the Great British cheese board, biscuits, and chutneys – all accompanied by our Sommelier’s choice of a half bottle of wine per person. The memorable journey will be concluded with service of coffee and homemade petits fours as you arrive back relaxed and refreshed.
Covid-19 Social Distancing Seating – Bookings of two passengers will be seated together at a ‘guaranteed window table for two’ with a mandatory supplement of £35 per person charged. Bookings of three or four passengers are seated at a shared table and charged the normal per seat price, with the adjacent table remaining out of use. (Minimum Booking 2 persons)
