Grab your tickets now - all aboard the Wensleydale Railway adventure!
Operating heritage diesel train services between Scruton and Leyburn in North Yorkshire, Wensleydale Railway is a fantastic day out for the whole family! Get ready to step back in time and journey through the heart of the Yorkshire Dales with Wensleydale Railway, where every ticket is a ride through nostalgia, nature and non-stop fun!
Wensleydale Railway: Ranger tickets - Ride all day!
The Wensleydale Railway Ranger ticket is perfect if you want to spend a full day exploring the line and hopping on and off heritage trains at your leisure.
- You can select the “Ranger” ticket option when booking online for special diesel loco days
- Enjoy unlimited travel for one day across scheduled services
- Valid on heritage diesel trains between stations like Leeming Bar, Bedale, Finghall Lane, and Leyburn
- Ideal for those wanting to visit multiple stops or enjoy a full day of train rides
- Have twice the fun for half the price, as Ranger tickets are designed to be cost-effective!
- Best used on days with multiple scheduled services
- Great for pairing with walking trails, market towns, or historic station tours
What's On at Wensleydale Railway in North Yorkshire?
Wensleydale Railway is a charming heritage railway nestled in the heart of North Yorkshire, offering a nostalgic journey through the scenic Yorkshire Dales. It’s run by a dedicated team of volunteers and enthusiasts who’ve lovingly restored the line and its stations to reflect railway life from the early 1900s.
- Kids travel for £1 on regular services, all year round!
- Route: The railway stretches 22 miles from Northallerton West to Redmire, with stops at historic towns like Leeming Bar, Bedale, Finghall Lane, and Leyburn
- Train Types: Mostly heritage diesel trains, with steam services on special occasions
- Heritage Charm: Travel in lovingly restored vintage carriages pulled by classic diesel locomotives
- Living History: Stations like Scruton and Leeming Bar feature costumed interpreters who bring the past to life with free guided tours
- Events: From afternoon teas and gin trains to the magical Polar Express™ Train Ride at Christmas, there’s something for everyone
- Food & Drink: Tearooms at stations like Leyburn and Bedale serve homemade cakes and refreshments - Mandy’s cakes are a local legend!
Where do trains from Wensleydale Railway stop?
- Scruton: A beautifully restored Edwardian station with costumed interpreters and living history tours
- Leeming Bar: The railway’s HQ and starting point for most journeys, featuring a vintage signal box and heritage displays!
- Bedale: A Georgian market town with a restored station, great for browsing local shops and grabbing a bite
- Finghall Lane: A tiny rural request stop with no parking. Famous for appearing in All Creatures Great and Small and The Yorkshire Vet!
- Leyburn: A lively market town with walking trails like The Shawl, offering sweeping views of Wensleydale
- Redmire: The current end of the line (though services are paused here). Close to Bolton Castle and Redmire Force waterfall!
Head to Yorkshire and hop aboard the Wensleydale Railway for a one-way ticket to family-fun! Book tickets today and have them delivered instantly via email & SMS.