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Exciting Days Out by Steam from Manchester

Relive the golden age of rail travel

Save £20 per person on a scenic day out by steam train

For a memorable day out step on board for one of our steam day trips departing from Manchester.


Our special trains head for a choice of great destinations along scenic routes providing the chance to travel in the company of some of Britain’s best preserved steam locomotives.

Don’t forget you can save £20 per person by using the manchesterworld.uk promotional code MWO when you make your booking. 

For a super day out with family or friends, plan your steam adventure now:

Steam train traveling through a snowy landscape, billowing white smoke against a cloudy sky.

The Winter Cumbrian Mountain Express
Saturday 31 January 2026


Departs Manchester Piccadilly and Wigan North Western.
A scenic winter’s day out travelling outwards over the Cumbrian Fells via Shap to historic border city Carlisle and returning via the highly scenic Settle and Carlisle line.

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Steam train traveling on tracks through greenery. Black locomotive emits smoke.

The Buxton Spa Express
Saturday 14 March 2026


Departs Wigan North Western, Manchester Victoria, Bolton and Blackburn/Stockport.
Enjoy a scenic steam adventure into the rugged Peak District with a visit to the attractive spa town Buxton.


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Don’t forget you can save £20 per person by using the manchesterworld.uk promotional code MWO when you make your booking.

Terms & conditions

  1. Discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, promotion or existing booking.
  2. Discount is for day trip departures on or before 31 December 2026, subject to availability, and booked by 31st December 2026.
  3. This offer holds no monetary value.
  4. The Railway Touring Company’s standard conditions of booking and travel apply – see website for details.
  5. Code MWO must be quoted at time of booking.


Please note: All images shown are for illustration purposes only.