“Away from the packed commuter routes and main intercities, the backwaters of our national rail network harbour some of the most beautiful rides in the world.

“Leaving Teesside, the train chugs out across the North York Moors … along the leafy valley through Danby, Egton and Lealholm – surely the prettiest village in Yorkshire – to Whitby's bracing sea air, fine Georgiana and looming Gothic church. This is England's green and pleasant land, writ large over 36miles ... it will make you sigh”
The Sunday Times

The Esk Valley Railway connects the rural communities in the North Yorkshire Moors with the city of Middlesbrough and the historic seaside town of Whitby. The railway also offers an enjoyable, environmentally-friendly and stress-free way to view and explore this magnificent landscape and lovely villages.

New Sunday Services From Easter Sunday trains will be running on the Esk Valley Railway every Sunday until 3 November; an extension from the 17 week summer 2012 service to 32 Sundays in 2013.

On this website you will find inspiration for days out and practical information to help you plan your journey. Here you can:

• print-off timetables for individual stations, choose a station from the list of links at the foot of any page.
• read about things to see, what to do and where to eat at places along the line
• download walking and cycling routes
• find out about fares and discounts
• view a calendar of events
• discover the environmental benefits of travelling by train

This website is commissioned and maintained by the Esk Valley Railway Development Company, a not-for-profit Community Rail Partnership. The train service is operated by Northern Rail and the line is owned by Network Rail.

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