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RAIL TRANSPORT It would be nice to give loads of timetable and price information, but
to be honest, they change often so you should make GNER ~ provides services mainly along the east coast from London and Scotland. Call their help lines as follows: Ticket sales and enquiries 0345 225 225; National enquiries 0345 484 950; Special needs such as wheelchairs and children traveling alone 0345 225 444; Group travel for parties of 10 or more call 01 904 523 615 or FAX 01 904 643 890 If you would like to go direct to their web site, it's at www.gner.co.uk The SETTLE TO CARLISLE route passes through some of the most beautiful scenery in Britain. Towns on the line include Garside, Kirby Stephen, Appleby, Langwathby, Lazonby and Armthwaite. Contact 0345 48 49 50 for details The South Tynedale Railway at Alston (01 434 382 828), is 2.25 miles long, but it's narrow gauge and well worth checking out for enthusiasts. Services operate between Alston in Cumbria and Kirkhaugh in Northumberland from April to October plus certain services such as The Santa Special during the winter. For more detailed information, call the above number or visit the web site http://ds.dial.pipex.com/town/lane/jy40/STR-Alston.htm and that's one web address I wouldn't like to have to remember! TYNE VALLEY LINE ~ operated by Northern Spirit and links all of the stations between Newcastle Upon Tyne and Carlisle. This includes Riding Mill, Corbridge, Hexham, Haydon Bridge, Bardon Mill, Haltwhistle, Brampton and Wetheral. For train times call 0345 48 49 50 METRO ~ This is the Northeast 'underground' system, currently serving the Tyneside area, but to be expanded to Sunderland in a year or two . The main rail connection is at Newcastle. For more information call the Customer Services Line on 01 91 203 3199 transpenninexpress™
~ is operated by Northern Spirit and
provides an express service linking Manchester Airport to Leeds, York, Darlington, Durham
and Newcastle. In turn these stations have good connections into the North Pennines to
towns such as Bishop Auckland, Hexham, Appleby and Carlisle.
The map below shows the routes taken by this company, but you can get further information
by telephone ~ 0345 48 49 50 or check out their web site which is located at www.northern-spirit.co.uk
Map provided by transpenninexpress™ Virgin Trains ~ This company mainly provides services on the west of the region. The main line runs from Crewe, Stoke and Manchester to Penrith and Carlisle. For information on fares and times, call 0845 7 48 49 50 and for advance ticket booking call 0845 7 22 23 33. For passengers requiring special needs, call 0845 7 44 33 66. RIDE TO FREEDOM details are also available to those with push bikes, call 0845 7 22 23 33 |
Please send mail to n.pennines@virgin.net
if you experience difficulties with this web site.
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direct contact with the train operators to confirm
your journey. As can be seen by the rail map, the region is surrounded by the rail
network. The major lines rum from north to south, that is London to Edinburgh and London
to Glasgow. Various deals are on offer including 'stop-overs' to allow you to break your
journey. Car hire can be arranged from all main towns, but again, book ahead and look for
those special deals.