BREAKING NEWS! 'THE SCARBOROUGH SPA EXPRESS' service will be operating on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from the 22nd July to 28th August and Bank Holiday Monday 25th August. Operated by the West Coast Railway Company with co-operation from Kingfisher Railtours - full day Rover tickets from just £39.
Approximate timings: York dep. 09.15, Knaresborough dep. 10.10, Harrogate dep. 10.25, Leeds dep.11.25, York dep.12.00, Scarborough arr.13.20 returning as follows; Scarborough dep. 17.50, York dep. 19.10, Leeds dep.19.55, Harrogate dep. 20.35, Knaresborough dep. 20.50, York arr.21.25

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The first Spa Express ran in the summer of 1981 to celebrate the re-opening of Scarborough's famous Spa building. The trains ran regularly for almost a decade, and have since been run by private operators. York passengers, and those boarding at Knaresborough, will experience the joy of steaming across the glorious high bridge which crosses the River Nidd before arriving at Harrogate.

At all times The Scarborough Spa Express will allow the passenger to sit back and relax  while it steams through some of the country's most idyllic scenery and well known landmarks. For example the Harewood Tunnel with its uphill gradient which challenges all engines of all ages.

So why not use this service to visit York with its world renowned attractions from the Shambles, York Minster and the National Railway Museum. From Leeds, Harrogate or Knaresborough stay aboard for a wonderful day out at the seaside town of Scarborough. The town has two bays, North and South. South Bay has everything for the family, and is overlooked by the town itself - popular locally for its shopping and nightlife. The harbour has recently been modernised with new pontoons and more pedestrian friendly promenade, street lighting and seating. North Bay is at the more peaceful end of town linked to the South Bay by an extensive Victorian promenade. Overlooking both bays is Scarborough Castle, founded by William le Gros Earl of Yorkshire, in the early 1100s. Both bays have popular sandy beaches and numerous rock-pools at low tide.

The fare structure is as follows:

All day Rover ticket - Standard Fare Adult £39, Child up to 16 years £20, Family of 4 £110.

First Class Adult £55, Child up to 16 years £28, Family of 4 £150

Just York to York circuit via Knaresborough return:

Standard Adult £20, Child up to 16 years £10, Family of 4 £52

First Class Adult £29, Child up to 16 years £15, Family of 4 £75.

Knaresborough, Harrogate to Scarborough via Leeds return:

Standard Adult £38, Child up to 16 years £20, Family of 4 £104

First Class Adult £54, Child up to 16 years £27, Family of 4 £146

Leeds to Scarborough return:

Standard Adult £37, Child up to 16 years £19, Family of 4 £99

First Class Adult £52, Child up to 16 years £26, Family of 4 £145

York to Scarborough and return:

Standard Adult £30, Child up to 16 years £15, Family of 4 £80

First Class Adult £42, Child up to 16 years £21, Family of 4 £115.

*This offer applies only to seat reservations on ‘SCARBOROUGH SPA EXPRESS’ trains completed via this website, it does not apply to telephone or postal reservations or to existing previously made reservations. This offer is subject to availability and Kingfisher Railtours reserves the right to withdraw the offer at anytime.

'THESCARBOROUGH SPA EXPRESS' runs on the following dates in 2008;

Tuesday 29th July 2008 - click for secure online booking >>>

Wednesday 30th July 2008 - click for secure online booking >>>

Thursday 31st July 2008 - click for secure online booking >>>

Tuesday 5th August 2008 - click for secure online booking >>>

Wednesday 6th August 2008 - click for secure online booking >>>

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Tuesday 12th August 2008 - click for secure online booking >>>

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Tuesday 19th August 2008 - click for secure online booking >>>

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Monday 25th August 2008 - click for secure online booking >>>

Tuesday 26th August 2008 - click for secure online booking >>>

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Thursday 28th August 2008 - click for secure online booking >>>