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The 2026 schedule for Northern Belle's North West departures
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.
Sunday 15th March 2026
Departing Liverpool, Warrington, Crewe
Mother’s Day Champagne Afternoon Tea
Sunday 15th March 2026
Departing Liverpool, Warrington, Crewe
Settle & Carlisle Steam Special
Saturday 11th April 2026
Departing Crewe, Manchester, Preston
Settle & Carlisle Steam Special
Saturday 18th April 2026
Departing Coventry, Birmingham, Stafford, Crewe
Settle & Carlisle Steam Special
Saturday 25th April 2026
Departing Liverpool, Newton Le Willows, Preston
Thursday 14th May 2026
Departing Crewe, Warrington, Liverpool
Thursday 14th May 2026
Departing Crewe, Warrington, Liverpool
Saturday 16th May 2026
Departing Manchester, Preston, Lancaster
Saturday 16th May 2026
Departing Manchester, Preston, Lancaster
Thursday 21st May 2026
Departing Manchester, Crewe, Stoke-on-Trent, Birmingham
Saturday 30th May 2026
Departing Liverpool, Newton Le Willows, Preston, Lancaster
Settle & Carlisle Steam Special
Saturday 6th June 2026
Departing Coventry, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Crewe
Thursday 18th June 2026
Departing Manchester, Crewe, Birmingham
Saturday 27th June 2026
Departing Manchester, Crewe, Stafford
Saturday 27th June 2026
Departing Manchester, Crewe, Stafford
Thursday 16th July 2026
Departing Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds
Thursday 16th July 2026
Departing Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds
Thursday 23rd July 2026
Departing Manchester, Coventry, Birmingham
Edinburgh Fringe Festival at Leisure
Thursday 20th August 2026
Departing Liverpool, Wigan, Preston
Thursday 20th August 2026
Departing Liverpool, Wigan, Preston
Edinburgh Fringe Festival at Leisure
Saturday 22nd August 2026
Departing Crewe, Manchester, Preston
Saturday 22nd August 2026
Departing Crewe, Manchester, Preston
Settle & Carlisle Steam Special
Saturday 5th September 2026
Coventry, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Crewe
Settle & Carlisle Steam Special
Saturday 12th September 2026
Departing Liverpool, Newton-le-Willows, Preston
Settle & Carlisle Steam Special
Saturday 19th September 2026
Departing Telford, Shrewsbury, Wrexham, Chester
Thursday 26th September 2026
Departing Manchester, Preston, Lancaster
Thursday 26th September 2026
Departing Manchester, Preston, Lancaster
Saturday 31st October 2026
Departing Liverpool, Warrington, Crewe, Stafford
Saturday 31st October 2026
Departing Liverpool, Warrington, Crewe, Stafford
Historic Edinburgh at Christmas
Thursday 3rd December 2026
Departing Crewe, Manchester, Preston, Lancaster
Royal Yacht Britannia
Thursday 3rd December 2026
Departing Crewe, Manchester, Preston, Lancaster
Friday 4th December 2026
Departing Crewe, Chester, Liverpool
Saturday 19th December 2026
Departing Leeds, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Manchester
