Esk Valley Railway
linking Whitby - Grosmont - Glaisdale - Battersby - Nunthorpe - Middlesbrough
Esk Valley Railwaylinking Whitby - Grosmont - Glaisdale - Battersby - Nunthorpe - Middlesbrough
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Along the line ..........
The ESK VALLEY LINE is widely considered to be one of the hidden gems of the British railway network. It offers a succession of constant surprises and stunning views along its 36 mile run to and from the traditional Yorkshire fishing port of Whitby. Starting at the historic railway station in the centre of the North Yorkshire port and resort of Whitby, it runs through the picturesque landscapes and countryside of the valley of the River Esk, passing through well-kept stations and on to Grosmont, where it connects with the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR). The journey then continues through a succession of small communities on its way through the North York Moors National Park to the isolated station of Battersby, on the edge of the moors. The train reverses here and continues to the heart of the vibrant city of Middlesbrough.
Visit an Esk Valley village. Take tea or lunch at Danby (40 minutes from Whitby). Or try Kildale (35 minutes from Middlesbrough). Or another Esk Valley village . . . the choice is yours!
Follow this link to learn more about this scenic rail journey.
Timetable 2008
Esk Valley trains operate daily between Whitby and Middlesbrough. There are other trains to Middlesbrough, along the Durham coast from Newcastle, from Darlington, Saltburn, York and beyond. On Sundays in the summer there are through trains between the Durham coast, Bishop Auckland, the Esk Valley and Whitby and between Darlington and Whitby.
On Mondays to Fridays, Esk Valley trains leave Middlesbrough for Whitby at 07.08, 10.38, 14.16 and 17.40 and return from Whitby at 08.52, 12.41, 16.05 and 19.15.
On Saturdays, trains leave Middlesbrough at 07.06, 10.38, 14.12 and 17.38 and leave Whitby at 08.45, 12.41, 15.50 and 19.15.
Additional weekday trains operate between Nunthorpe and Middlesbrough.
There are no trains on Sundays during the winter period. The summer timetable will start from 18th May 2008.SUMMER SUNDAY TRAINS FROM 18th MAY 2008:
Sunday trains leave Middlesbrough for Whitby at 08.47, 09.45, 11.06, 14.17 and 15.29. Also there are through Sunday trains to Whitby from Darlington at 08.18 and 09.07, from Bishop Auckland at 08.40, from Newcastle at 09.45, from Sunderland at 10.06 and from Hartlepool at 10.31.
Returning, Sunday trains leave Whitby for Middlesbrough via the Esk Valley at 10.24, 12.43, 15.57, 17.20 and 18.00. The departures at 15.57 and 17.20 continue through to Darlington and Bishop Auckland, and the 18.00 departure continues to Hartlepool, Sunderland and Newcastle.
Esk Valley trains call at all stations between Whitby and Middlesbrough (including Grosmont for the North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway). The journey takes less than 90 minutes all the way.A full train timetable (in PDF format) can be found here.
A wide range of tickets is available
including:
Railcard discounts apply to most fares. A special Esk Valley Residents Railcard can be purchased by local residents for £12 a year, offering one third off normal adult fares, as well as other benefits including discounts on the North York Moors Steam Railway.
To check train information please telephone 08457 484950.
From Easter and through the summer months until the end of October there are steam trains between Whitby, Grosmont, Goathland ("Aidensfield" from the popular television series Heartbeat) and Pickering operated by the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. The steam services operate on many dates between Easter and October. Reintroduced after a 40 year break regular through trains connect Whitby with Pickering again. For further information please check on the NYMR website.
Great days out
The Esk Valley Railway serves beautiful unspoilt villages along the line between Middlesbrough and Whitby. Enjoy the picturesque scenery and
well-kept village stations from the comfort of the train. Sample village hospitality in the cafes and pubs along the line. Information boards at most
stations give details of local facilities and walks. Whitby offers fish restaurants, great beaches, the harbour, a famous Abbey and other attractions
close to the historic railway station in the centre of town.
Walks from the train
The Esk Valley Walk starts high on the moors above Castleton and follows the River Esk to Whitby. The Walk links with the railway at local stations.
Kildale and Great Ayton stations lead to walks up Roseberry Topping or to Captain Cook’s monument. For further details phone: Whitby Tourist
Information Centre: 01723 383636 or the North Yorkshire Moors National Park Centre, Danby: 01439 772737.
Community Railway
The Esk Valley Railway is one of the first Community Railways and has been designated as a community rail pilot line. It is supported by the not for profit Esk Valley Railway Development Company (EVRDC). If you would like to receive information on the development of the railway please write or email the EVRDC office at Whitby station - contact details below.
Useful links
Click here to access our links page with informative links to other sites of local and transport interest in the area.
INFORMATION PROVIDED BY
THE ESK VALLEY RAILWAY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
THE ESK VALLEY RAILWAY IS OPERATED BY
NORTHERN RAIL
| ESK VALLEY RAILWAY DEVELOPMENT COMPANY The Bus & Rail Centre, Whitby Station, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1YN email: office@eskvalleyrailway.co.uk
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RAIL Customer help line: 0845 00 00 125
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