North West Departures - Northern Belle 2026

Last updated:

15 Apr 2026

The 2026 schedule for Northern Belle's North West departures

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Step aboard the Northern Belle, Britain’s most luxurious heritage train, and experience a journey like no other. Throughout 2026, a variety of day trips will be departing from the North West of England, offering guests the chance to enjoy fine dining, stunning scenery and the unmistakable charm of luxury rail travel.

This page provides a full schedule of Northern Belle journeys departing from the North West in 2026. Whether you are planning a special celebration or simply looking to enjoy a memorable day out, you’ll find a wide range of destinations and themed trips to choose from.

Please note that this page is the schedule only, so the journeys listed below are subject to availability.

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Mother’s Day Sunday Lunch

Sunday 15th March 2026

Departing Liverpool, Warrington, Crewe

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Mother’s Day Champagne Afternoon Tea

Sunday 15th March 2026

Departing Liverpool, Warrington, Crewe

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Settle & Carlisle Steam Special

Saturday 11th April 2026

Departing Crewe, Manchester, Preston

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Settle & Carlisle Steam Special

Saturday 18th April 2026

Departing Coventry, Birmingham, Stafford, Crewe

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Settle & Carlisle Steam Special

Saturday 25th April 2026

Departing Liverpool, Newton Le Willows, Preston

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Historic Edinburgh at Leisure

Thursday 14th May 2026

Departing Crewe, Warrington, Liverpool

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Royal Yacht Britannia

Thursday 14th May 2026

Departing Crewe, Warrington, Liverpool

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Historic Edinburgh at Leisure

Saturday 16th May 2026

Departing Manchester, Preston, Lancaster

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Royal Yacht Britannia

Saturday 16th May 2026

Departing Manchester, Preston, Lancaster

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RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Thursday 21st May 2026

Departing Manchester, Crewe, Stoke-on-Trent, Birmingham

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Cumbrian Coast Steam Special

Saturday 30th May 2026

Departing Liverpool, Newton Le Willows, Preston, Lancaster

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Settle & Carlisle Steam Special

Saturday 6th June 2026

Departing Coventry, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Crewe

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Ladies Day at Royal Ascot

Thursday 18th June 2026

Departing Manchester, Crewe, Birmingham

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Historic Bath at Leisure

Saturday 27th June 2026

Departing Manchester, Crewe, Stafford

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Historic Roman Baths

Saturday 27th June 2026

Departing Manchester, Crewe, Stafford

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Historic Edinburgh at Leisure

Thursday 16th July 2026

Departing Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds

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Royal Yacht Britannia

Thursday 16th July 2026

Departing Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds

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RHS Sandringham Flower Show

Thursday 23rd July 2026

Departing Manchester, Coventry, Birmingham

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Edinburgh Fringe Festival at Leisure

Thursday 20th August 2026

Departing Liverpool, Wigan, Preston

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Royal Yacht Britannia

Thursday 20th August 2026

Departing Liverpool, Wigan, Preston

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Edinburgh Fringe Festival at Leisure

Saturday 22nd August 2026

Departing Crewe, Manchester, Preston

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Royal Yacht Britannia

Saturday 22nd August 2026

Departing Crewe, Manchester, Preston

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Settle & Carlisle Steam Special

Saturday 5th September 2026

Coventry, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Crewe

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Settle & Carlisle Steam Special

Saturday 12th September 2026

Departing Liverpool, Newton-le-Willows, Preston

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Settle & Carlisle Steam Special

Saturday 19th September 2026

Departing Telford, Shrewsbury, Wrexham, Chester

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Historic Edinburgh at Leisure

Thursday 26th September 2026

Departing Manchester, Preston, Lancaster

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Royal Yacht Britannia

Thursday 26th September 2026

Departing Manchester, Preston, Lancaster

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Blenheim Palace

Saturday 31st October 2026

Departing Liverpool, Warrington, Crewe, Stafford

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Historic Oxford at Leisure

Saturday 31st October 2026

Departing Liverpool, Warrington, Crewe, Stafford

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Historic Edinburgh at Christmas

Thursday 3rd December 2026

Departing Crewe, Manchester, Preston, Lancaster

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Royal Yacht Britannia
Thursday 3rd December 2026

Departing Crewe, Manchester, Preston, Lancaster

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Christmas Lunch

Friday 4th December 2026

Departing Crewe, Chester, Liverpool

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Christmas Lunch

Saturday 19th December 2026

Departing Leeds, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Manchester

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