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Exciting Days Out by Steam from York

For a memorable day out step on board for one of our 2024 steam days trips.

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 days trips.
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 save £20 per person when you use the Yorkshire Post promotional code YPD when making your booking.


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

the waverley

The Waverley

Sunday 6 July, 3 and 17 August and 7 September 2025


Departs York, Leeds, Keighley and Skipton.

Enjoy all the drama of the Settle and Carlisle Line, including views of the mighty Three Peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, the iconic Ribblehead Viaduct and breathtaking climbs up to Dent - the highest open station in England and to Ais Gill Summit.


A break at ancient Carlisle provides chance to explore the cathedral, see the castle or visit the historic border city’s shops, museum or cafes.


Save £20pp with promotional code YPD


FInd out more:

Sunday 6 July Sunday 3 August Sunday 17 August Sunday 7 September
edinburgh christmas market

The Edinburgh Christmas Market

Saturday 22 November, 6 and 20 December 2025

Departs York.

Start the Christmas season with a scenic day out by steam to the Scottish capital, which will be alive with the sights and sounds of the festive season, including the city’s Christmas Market.


Watch out for Father Christmas and his Elves who will join the train with gifts for the children on board.




Save £20pp with promotional code YPD


Find out more:

Saturday 22 November Saturday 6 December Saturday 20 December

Don’t forget you can save £20 per person when you use the Yorkshire Post promotional code YPD 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 daytrip departures on or before 31st December 2025, subject to availability
    and booked by 31st December 2025.
  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 YPD must be quoted at time of booking.


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