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York - York via Carlisle

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Does anybody know the best way to go from York - York via Carlisle :D
Here is what I had Planned earlier

York - Newcastle - Carlisle - Leeds (Via Settle) - York
York - Newcastle - Carlisle - Manchester - York
York - Edinburgh - Manchester (Via Carlisle) - York

I am hoping to avoid using Arriva Cross Country but I have not had a look to see if that is possible.

If You Can Think Of Any More Routes Please Feel Free To Leave A Comment :D !!

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Re: York - York via Carlisle

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I'd almost certainly go via Settle, the fantastic scenery will make up for the extra journey time, you can also download an audio guide for the route from: http://www.settle-carlisle.co.uk. (See audio guide at the top). I did the route on a wet and windy January afternoon and it was still amazing.

If you want ALL of the best scenery try:

York - Leeds – Carlisle (Via Settle) - Edinburgh - York. Although saying this I am unsure what Newcastle to Carlisle is like, however the run up to Edinburgh is certainly worth it if you haven't done it before. Saying this it’s a lot of sitting on trains for one day which is why I’d do the best bit (S&C) first!

If however you forgo the Edinburgh option and you're a fare paying passenger a 'North East Round Robin' may be the best value ticket at £25 (with rail card) or £40 without. http://www.northernrail.org/page/6/41120

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Re: York - York via Carlisle

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What's your budget and what ticket are you planning to get?

The 'best' route will depend on what traction you like, or if you want to cover a particular line or whatever.

To be honest the fare is such a rip-off you may as well get a North East Rover 4 in 8 as this is approx twice the price but you can travel on 4 days almost unlimited.
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Could also go from Carlisle to Lancaster via the coast (Workington/Barrow) then back through Manchester
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yorkie wrote:What's your budget and what ticket are you planning to get?

The 'best' route will depend on what traction you like, or if you want to cover a particular line or whatever.

To be honest the fare is such a rip-off you may as well get a North East Rover 4 in 8 as this is approx twice the price but you can travel on 4 days almost unlimited.
I go for £2 since my Grandad works for Grand Central and formerly GNER
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hmmm... if he's traincrew the only one I can think who is ex-NXEC is Steve aka BOSCH (now a driver), but I'm not sure he's old enough! :lol:
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