Steam train leaving Whitby

If you’re already planning things to do between Christmas and New Year, why not get everyone out of the house to take one of our special steam-hauled excursions to Whitby!

It’s that strange time of year when you’re never quite sure what day of the week it is, what you’re supposed to be doing or what routine ever felt like - but it’s the perfect time for a heritage train ride!

Come with the family and enjoy a winter’s day out from Pickering and blow the cobwebs away at the seaside or perhaps work off some of that Christmas pudding with a brisk walk in the fresh seaside air.

Your Journey

These pre-booked, seat allocated services, depart from Pickering Station and traverse the North York Moors National Park to Whitby. Here you will have just over a couple of hours to spend in the town before the steam hauled service returns from Whitby back to Pickering.

The Station Tea Room at Pickering will be open, serving Bacon Rolls, Tasty Snacks, Hot Drinks and Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Drinks.

There will also be an on-board Buffet Carriage available on each service. Cash and cards accepted.

Dates & Times

Every day from Saturday 27 December 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026. Departing at 09:35 am from Pickering (arr. Whitby at 11:15 am) and departing from Whitby on the return journey at 2:10 pm. Journey time is approximately 1h 50m in each direction.

Fares

Adult: £49.50, Child: £12.15, Dog: £3
Member Rate - Adult: £24.75, Child: £6.08, Dog: Free
Premiere Life Member Rate - Adult: Free

Return visits using an Annual Pass are valid for these special services, they must be booked online with your unique code. Travel Passes are not valid.

Registered Carers: Registered adult or child carers of a disabled passenger are eligible for a reduced rate ticket when the standard fare applies to the disabled passenger, for both adults and children. Passengers booking a carer's ticket will be required to provide a valid form of ID to confirm eligibility.

Wheelchair users and their travel companions: A dedicated wheelchair space in our Fuss Free carriage with fold down seats for their travel companions.

Please note:

• Please note you cannot get off at the stations along the line on this service.
• Concessions for Carers and Disabled People. Our policy admits the necessary companion, or carer, of a disabled visitor at a reduced rate, while the full Whitby Winter Excursions ticket cost applies to the disabled visitor.