Newcastle to Carlisle on the Historic Tyne Valley Line with Northern Trains

[@peteredwards338]

Kittiwakes ! They can keep you awake 😁

[@kiwihib]

It's a loverly trip, I did it in 1998 but went the whole to way Stranraer.

[@neilcoram3495]

Did that trip about 8 years ago travelling on a diverted Kings Cross to Aberdeen service formed off a good old H.S.T. Travelled back the following weekend with the diversion again so went both ways non stop.

[@paulrowland2931]

Remember Michael Caine arriving at Newcastle Station in the opening scene of Get Carter….so iconic

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Absolute classic 😊👍

[@stephenmcculley7]

The only Northern service I am aware that has a trolley is the Leeds - Settle - Carlisle service which has a trolley provided by the Friends Of Settle Station.

[@williamlong7188]

Cheers great video. Done the route from Kilmarnock to Newcastle via Dumfries & Carlisle and back in snow. I recognised that back then Hexham station had a model railway shop that sold Hornby train sets and perhaps other manufacturers too . Wondering if it’s still all there. ?

[@hey12542]

Love 💞 love 💕 love ❤️ Newcastle it's my fave city in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 cause it's full of Geordies who are down to earth for the most part and acknowledge and speak to you. I'm from London and when I came here I still did my best to avoid eye contact and thought saying 'Hi' to someone would make them think I was weird. In London you don't look at anyone on the underground and you don't dare speak to anyone 😂. I've been out and explored the north East, and I've been shopping at the metro centre before. I couldn't live in London again now. I was blessed by the grace of God my dad was a Geordie and I'm so happy and thankfully been received well by the Geordies considering I'm a southerner. I called Prudhoe as in Prudhoo when I was talking to my Geordie friend and she started laughing and said it's pronounced Prudah. I'm not sure if she's right but she's from here so I presume she is 🤷😂.

[@telemachus53]

Ok, so you have sold me on Newcastle. Now tell us what hotels you recommend for my stay! I'm definitely gonna visit your home town! The nearest I've been is Sunderland where my Grandad was born.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Oh I always think if the locals pronounce it like that, it must be true. I’m from Shrewsbury so y’know it’s always pronounced in two different ways. I’m not precious about it but you can tell the locals from the tourists 😂 and I think generally speaking, the further north you get, the friendlier 😊

Bus AD 122 travels between Hexham station & Haltwhistle calling at many sites of interest en route.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

I love the number of that one!

[@steve-marsh]

Ahhh for me timing couldn’t be better - I just had a Northern train cancel on me and I ended up on a bus, so good to finally see one 😂And well done getting a shot of Hexham, cheers for that!

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers mate - I’m intrigued now as to what you were up to. If I had to guess, Manxman?

[@steve-marsh]

@@LetsMakeaTrip haha how did you work that out!!!!????

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

@@steve-marsh travel vloggers intuition 😉

[@stephenmcculley7]

I think the Class 156 is probably the best from that era of BR units. Leg room is very good in most seats and seat to window ratio is fairly good too.

[@telemachus53]

You pay 3.80 and you get a trip along what can only be described as a Grade Listed line! Not only terrific countryside but every station seems to have a listed building! I have to do this journey soon!

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

And the stations were so different imo too. You’re totally right, that is a great description of the line. Glad I did it and I definitely recommend it. Cheers mate 😊👍

[@user-xh3lz9xt4l]

If I remember there is a Curry line train from Sunderland to Hexham but you need to take your own booze as the curry house doesn't have a drinks license. But the curry house staff do get on the train in Turbans to take your order.

[@maxwilson5176]

I've done Leeds to Newcastle via Carlisle during the Northern sale for £1.00. Top value for money and amazing scenery, especially between Leeds and Carlisle

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Did a few of those £1 fares a couple of years back. There are a few videos on the channel. Total bargain 😊👍

[@harry4901]

Hexhams lush, and the line from Hexham to Carlisle is really nice.

[@kevinbrewis6014]

was up Hexham for my friends 60th in July, had a few beers in the sunshine and on the way back on the train took some pics of the Hagg Bank bridge, lovely

[@markstramtrainbuscapades1729]

Lovely line that tends to get overshadowed by the Settle-Carlisle. Rode it in 2009 whilst on holiday in Keswick, catching a Stagecoach X4 but to Penrith, then train to Carlisle and then across to Newcastle, spending the day riding the Metro, before heading back in the evening, a great adventure!

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Sounds like it Mark and adventures like those are what it’s all about, right? Talking about buses, my next leg was a very scenic (but long) trip out from Carlisle. That’ll be next up on the channel. Cheers mate 😊👍

[@walterfillingham]

There used to be some ScotRail services which ran along from Glasgow - Dumfries - Carlisle - Newcastle, but seems to have stopped during Covid

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Interesting. I liked that Dumfries line - did it recently - a nice cross-country route between two major cities really so I’m surprised it’s not more of a thing.

[@kiwihib]

In 1998, I Did the Newcastle to Stranraer service.

[@djburland]

From Newcastle, try the Metro , there are some fab restored stations on the route

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

I meant to try it, just needed an extra day tbh. Next time hopefully 👍

[@seancoleman8528]

Love the North East, amazing how you can get around so quick £3.80 is another steal looking forward to seeing the next video

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Certainly is Sean. Can’t go wrong for the price really 👍

[@stepheng7586]

Great video. I did a return journey from Carlisle to Newcastle 3 days ago and to me this railway is highly underrated.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Stephen, yep, totally agree. My first time up there, wish I’d had the space in the schedule to stop off a couple of times really as the stations looked really interesting and of course you have Hadrian’s Wall. Bus next time 😊👍

[@kevinmcanulty2593]

thanks again full of historic stations my favourite of the 3 mentioned York fabulous architecture and links with railway history.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Kevin, yep York is great isn’t it and you’ve got the added benefit of the NRM right on its doorstep 👍

[@richardfurness7556]

Go Ahead Northern run a two-hourly year-round service (AD 122) between Hexham and Haltwhistle via all the most popular Roman sites - Chesters, Vindolanda, Housesteads and so on. A day rover will set you back £12.50. The bus picks up and drops off from both stations.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Ah cheers Richard and £12.50’s not bad is it! Half the price of the train ranger. I think I’ve got another adventure out of this 😊👍

[@bryanarchibald2856]

Was on the Carlisle-Newcastle route back in May. Fantastic scenery and comfortable, reliable service from Northern. Great video

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Thanks Bryan, bit of a hidden gem this line I think - my first time on it and the stations were quite varied and interesting imo. Definitely recommend it 😊👍

[@cryzcryz2345]

Big thank you for another great journey. One day I have to do that Newcastle to Carlisle route 🤗

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

No probs, glad you liked it. Definitely worth a trip on it 😊👍

[@marklewarne239]

Thanks mark another great video. Hats off to you for replying back to everyone who messages you. Keep the videos coming and hope to catch you here in Cornwall soon. Cheers

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Thanks Mark, I try my best with the comments but it gets a bit overwhelming sometimes tbh but that’s kind of good as I must be doing something right! I will be down in the south west again at some point. I know it’s not Cornwall but I may be looking at the Plymouth - Roscoff ferry at some point. Cheers 😊👍

[@lindajoy7208]

I really enjoy going on these trips with you. A lot of good information too. Thank you 😊

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Thanks for coming along Linda. I appreciate the support and thanks for taking the time to leave a comment 😊

[@chrisallen4521]

Great video as always... And a bargain too!

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers better. Better than TfW eh 😂

[@peterdnreynolds777]

Brilliant video as always, beautiful scenery. Hope all is well, take care

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Peter, thanks for the kind words and I hope you’re doing well too. 😊👍

[@walken1996]

Another brilliant video,always look forward to new videos on your channel,much love from Ireland.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers mate and thanks very much for your support 😊👍

[@simonwhitlock9189]

I spent the first six years of my life living in Wylam just to the west of Newcastle and this journey bought back some great memories, in 2012 I drove that journey and stopped at the old home village and Hadrians Wall it was a lovely time that I will relive one day soon. Thank you so much for taking me along I found this trip most evocative , till next time stay safe and well.Cheers.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Simon. Must’ve been 10 years since I drove it too - in an old Westfalia. Really interesting area and I hope to do it again at some point (maybe on the bus). Glad you enjoyed it. 😊👍

[@killerqueen9298]

Another great review. I can't recall ever using Bristol station. Use drive down there. There is a similar bridge to Newcastle and York at Leeds. Been there a few times. Keep thereviews coming🙃🙂

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers mate, I do like Bristol TM - would probably just edge it for me. 😊👍

[@TravelSignal]

Nice, looks like a pleasant route. Very useful geographically, if not spectacular. From memory, the wall doesn't get very close to the line, so I'd think a bus would be better.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

No it’s not spectacular but pleasant enough I agree. The stations were nice (most of them anyway) and I would like to see a bit more of the wall but yep, not really sure the best way to do it. Probably by car which is a bit of a shame really although the AD122 I think, would seem to indicate it’s the best bus for the trip 👍

[@garybrien3062]

There’s a lovely curry train that runs along the route that I think you’d enjoy! It’s such a lovely line and taken for granted as my local line. Hexham and corbridge are worth a visit. The rolling stock, although old do a job tho at times are very unsuitable. When the East Coast mainline is closed north of Newcastle, LNER divert along this route up to Edinburgh and it’s so worth doing! (Especially in first)

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Gary, yep, I’d never done this route before and I thought it was a real hidden gem. And I guess if you’re in the middle with the ECML and WCML in either direction, you have a choice (providing they’re both open). 😊👍

[@davesdaze]

Hi. Mark. Well, what a lovely calm trip and very very cheap. The stations are really something, aren't they. Never been there but looks really good. Thanks again. We keep telling people about you and they see us again and say we've subscribed to your man. That's u. Really interesting videos and nice music. Take care. Best wishes David and Beverley Norfolk

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Brilliant! Thanks for the recommendations- really nice to hear. One thing about this line I found (and it was my first time on it) was that every station seemed very different. I was connecting on from Carlisle otherwise it would’ve been nice to stop off at a couple. Cheers both 😊👍

[@andydeakin7914]

Great video Mark. I must say, I was disappointed with Hadrian’s Wall, I’m not sure what I was expecting but I had no idea it looked as it does now. Oh well!

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Andy, I don’t remember too much about my previous visit tbh. I think the forts are probably worth visiting, I think most of the actual stone was used to build houses etc back in the day.

[@seanharris8390]

Really enjoyable video as usual from you Mark, such an underrated route whereby the Settle & Carlisle often unfortunately gets all the limelight. I can echo the previous comments regarding Haltwhistle and Bardon Mill being two good stations to visit the wall - the bus route 185 connects Haltwhistle with Gilsland (I think in the summer it also goes to Birdoswald Roman Fort) but is rather sparse. Otherwise route 685 connects Newcastle with Carlisle via a lot of intermediate towns and villages. Haydon Bridge and Corbridge are both lovely villages too (the latter's curry train on a Saturday night is smashing too!).

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Sean and thanks very much for all the info there. From what you’re saying, it’s probably worth at least a couple of nights up there to fit it all in. 😊👍

[@jackmaher9296]

Class video. I go Carlisle most often when the horse racing is on so get on the train at Preston and off we go

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers mate, I spent a couple of hours in Carlisle - quite liked it yes. Great station too 😊👍

[@alextoft9199]

Beautiful line that. Stunning scenery as you filmed. Discovered it on a journey from Preston to Newcastle on a spur of the moment trip. I like the 150s too. I like the sound and nostelgia factor. A bit noisy and crude but comfortable. Hope they are kept in service for years to come. 😊

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

My first time on it and I agree, great scenery. I will go back to the area but I want to do the bus next time and the day ranger for the Hadrian’s Wall sites 😊👍

[@TravelJackJourneys158]

Fantastic video I am like York Station very much but my favourite Railway Station is Shrewsbury. I did that route earlier this year from Carlisle to Newcastle I had a 158 on it

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Jack, oh I like Shrewsbury station too - I think we’re lucky to have it over here. I believe 158’s are the other staple unit on this route (and probably a bit comfier tbh). 😊👍

[@desm2323]

Thank God for KZbin algorithms.Your a much watch now on YT 👍🏻

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Des, thanks very much for your support 😊👍

[@paulhellander2791]

Never knew that Newcastle was linked to Carlisle via a 'named route'. It was delightful to watch. It was cheap too. How come? I have this lingering fear of the cost of British train travel yet you seem to find some of the best bargains on rails! Keep on doing it. These are my favourite clips, Paul in Oz.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Paul, yep plenty of fares at this price on the line. As always, book in advance and you can’t go far wrong. 😊👍

[@baseballfan99]

Nice little teaser at the end. Like yourself I have only been on this line once, as part of a steam charter from Manchester, but would like to explore the wall remains. I do like the 156 trains as window size is good and Northern advance fares, where they are available, are excellent.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers mate - it’s not that exciting the next bit, well, it was a challenge, I’ll say that! And yes, the 156 probably not as comfy as the 158’s imho but perfectly good enough for a trip of this length 😊👍

[@stephencostin2616]

You should also try taking the bus on this route too, very enjoyable.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Yes, the AD122 I believe it’s called thanks to some great advice in the comments here. Cheers Stephen 😊👍

[@sheilam4525]

Great journey, Mark and a beautiful station😊

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Thanks Sheila 😊

[@user-xh3lz9xt4l]

You missed out Wylam. The home of Robert and James Stephenson as well as the Stephenson Engine Shed as you leave Newcastle Central on your left

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers mate, I’ll look out for that next time 😊👍

[@davidmcnally6296]

Great video

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Thanks David 😊👍

[@davidgee9241]

❤🚄😍 👍👍👍 A great trip out. And I LIVE IN CARLISLE. ❤ 😊😊😊😊😊😊 hope u liked it. ❓ ❤❤❤

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

I did David, I spent a bit more time wandering around Carlisle than I intended tbh (the explainer will be in the next video). Great station there too. Cheers 😊👍

[@donhenley9037]

Great video Mark, love to see the N.E getting some promo. Loved the background music too. Can you tell me what it is please ? Looking forward to your next video.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Don, the KZbin app should show the music if you’re ever interested as it’s all from their audio library. This one was ‘Bottle of Something’ by Tracktribe.

[@Zuuu40]

Another awesome video

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers mate, thanks for your support as usual, it is most appreciated 😊👍

[@Zuuu40]

@@LetsMakeaTrip no worries thanks for uploading every Friday

[@calebmumby5803]

Great Stuff mate

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Caleb, thanks (as always) for your support 😊👍

[@bridgethuggett1052]

The only Northern service with catering is the Settle to Carlisle provided by the friends of the line

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Ah that’s useful to know. Thanks Bridget 😊

[@gothicelfthexdreamer]

no trolly on that northen service ever lol ps brandon mill best station to alight at for hadrians wall 3 miles to pub then you can start a walk from there

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers mate, I’ll bear that in mind. Easy three mile walk after the pub providing there’s plenty of bushes on the way!

[@gothicelfthexdreamer]

​@@LetsMakeaTrip the pub is called twiced brewed and there a lolvy walk to the famous sycmore gap from there i've done it a few time with my walking group but not walked from brandon mills to pub it on my to do list

[@drdoolittle5724]

Coast to coast would entail approx 25 miles extra each end - that would be an interesting trip!

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

It would. I was kind of happy with this but tbh though yep, a little bit loose on the ‘actual’ coasts. Maybe ECML - WCML is better 😊👍

[@JackSullivan101]

Another great video 😀

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Jack 😊👍

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Jack 😊👍

[@otisreed8799]

Great video! My vote would be for Haltwhistle for access to the wall... a very pleasant walk up Haltwhistle burn gorge.. source: Hexham resident!

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers mate, I’ll note that down. Haltwhistle also seemed quite a photogenic station - worth stopping off at next time then. Also Wetherby where I believe you can walk across the viaduct. I’ll need to come back up there at some point! 😊👍

[@pedanticradiator1491]

@@LetsMakeaTrip Wetheral

[@UKTransportVideos82]

If you want a good scenic ride try the 685 bus from to Carlise as it goes around various villages and you more only down side its 1hr longer then train at about 2hrs 29mins roughy

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

I could do 2.5 hours if the bus is decent enough. Thanks for the info I’ll give it a look 😊👍

[@derisleybrittain]

Excellent 🏆🏆🏆🏆🍾🍾🍾🍾🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🥂🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Thanks mate 😊😊😊😊🚈🚈🚈🚈🚈🚈🚈⛰️⛰️⛰️⛰️🏕️🪜🔨🪚

[@aliksahnda]

Very much reflecting my own experiences on some journeys....inconsiderate fellow passengers! Only last week on a journey from London to Leeds the guy in the seat behind me was talking loudly to various people on his phone about his court case appearances, liberally punctuated with various expletives. I have never changed seats so often as I have in recent years. I remember a journey a few years back from Haymarket to Preston and a woman had seated herself in a reserved seat in a carriage that was otherwise empty apart from me and the man who had reserved that seat, and the woman concerned. He asked her to move and she said that the carriage was almost empty so what was his problem? A massive slanging match broke out and it is at such times that I really regretted that I had never learnt to drive! I like the Newcastle to Carlisle route but it is often sprinkled with cancellations these days. However, if you can get a train you will be treated to great views of the River Tyne. I last used this route about the same time that you posted this, having spent the night in a hotel that used to be Jury's on the south side of the river and seeing the most depressed looking stag ever in a "do" that was taking place there. Hotel was good though.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Enjoyed reading this Bob in a funny kind of way. Probably only because you seem to have very similar take on things to myself! It was a nice line that and I definitely want to do more. Only problem with public transport is……….you’ve guessed it!

[@simonboulton4490]

Bardon mill I believe is the best station for Hadrians Wall.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Simon, I’ll make a note 😊👍

[@busman-gd5ek]

Bristol temple meads always for me

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Yep, I’m kind of thinking the same slightly tbh 👍

[@busman-gd5ek]

@@LetsMakeaTrip it's a great station and means I'm home as from Bristol originally

[@peterwhitaker4038]

what?? ..£3.80...East to west coast of England! you wouldn't get from Euston to Finchley Central on the tube for that. God Bless the North of England. better scenary too than the tube. good vid as always mate.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Peter. I know, total bargain and those fares are readily available too. Recommended 😊👍

[@s125ish]

I take this line as cheaper way to get to Newcastle from Glasgow. I don’t believe there is any catering on this route but there is a trolley on some select Carlisle to Leeds services.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers for the info and yes quite a nice route between the two cities this I would say 👍

[@123penfold]

That dryer was trying it's best to be temperamental when trying to dry your hand in the toilet.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Haha, yep, driers in train loos = total rubbish really 😂

[@chegeny]

Nice trip, Mark. Good bargain at £3.80.. I agree about disrespectful people who place their feet on seats without basic courtesy for other people. I'd prefer the east to west route. Looking forward to your next vid with the "different form of transport." Cheers mate.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers mate. I guess it’s not different for me, just different to the train. And if I told you it took me around 4 hours to get from Carlisle to Edinburgh you can probably guess what it is 😊

[@johnmullin1188]

Wow Mark how do you find these cheap trips peanuts you paid for this 1 my friend can you send me a link for your last trip to Jersey I'm going to ask my Pal Steve marsh to Go to the nicest place in our country God bless you Mark you are catching up with Steve 🤞😊😊😊😊😊

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers John, yep readily available cheap advance fares here - easy enough to get. Link here to the Jersey buses kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp_Lm5SghMuao68si=rRCI84YhQL32l-Yl Steve’s probably seen it as he comments on most of my stuff - he’s on a different level to me really KZbin-wise but a really nice bloke 😊👍

[@webrarian]

I can tell you don't listen to The Archers. Ruth Archer is from Prudhoe - pronounced Prudder. Great to see this trip which I nearly did in the sunmer but ran out of time before i had to head back to Devon.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Correct! I have no idea who Ruth Archer is 😂 I live in Shrewsbury where, believe me, we are used to at least two different pronunciations of the same name. Cheers 😊👍

[@webrarian]

@@LetsMakeaTrip I'm not daft enough to enter that debate! Suffice it to say, I was brought up to say Shroesb'ry.

[@MrCobo04]

Newcastle. Bad memories. Was mugged on a platform. Took mobile and wallet, which had my return ticket and cards inside.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Terrible mate - something I hope never happens to me. I guess you never ever get over something like that fully.

[@MrCobo04]

Thankfully informed Transport police. They checked CCTV and saw the mugging. They arranged a return ticket while i contacted bank to stop all my cards. So managed to get home. Heard about a month or so later the mugger was caught. Didn’t get my wallet or mobile back. Never been back to the station again. Company approved flights after this

[@markrgreenlane]

The new Class 196 trains that run between Birmingham and Shrewsbury are really smart looking inside and out.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

They are mate, I’ve only been on one so far but really enjoyed it. They even have provision for warming up food (so I’m led to believe anyway)! 😊👍

[@stuartnicholson1478]

There is never any catering on this line. The Hadrians Wall Rover is a legacy ticket now there are widely available advance fares, even on the Cumbria Coast line. If you want to take in Hadrians Wall book an advance train ticket to Hexham, take the AD122 bus from Hexham Station to Haltwhistle Station (£2) then an advance train fare Haltwhistle to Carlisle. Even with a stop at one of the wall sites Newcastle to Carlisle can be done for under £10 (including the 2 bus fares)- to make a day of it. In 4 weeks time I am doing West Cumbria to Newcastle for £7.80 return on the advance fares, with my railcard- just over 200 miles of travel.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Stuart, there’s a day ranger for that bus too from what others were saying - about £10 so I wouldn’t mind doing that. Unfortunately I don’t qualify for any type of railcard when travelling on my own (not yet anyway) but still not a bad fare imho. 😊👍

[@enricomonti156]

Definitely have to agree on the seagull part as I had a bad experience passing under one of the railway bridges in Newcastle (where these birds nested and I still remember the bad smell after 4 years since I last visited Newcastle). Anyway, great video as always. I travelled on this section of the route, but by bus route 685 until Hexham and then by the AD122 bus to Haltwhistle, which I believe you should take into serious consideration for a future video. Yes, the AD122, might take you about £10 aback as it is a special service for the Hadrian's Wall, but is much worth a try. But for £3.80 is definitely a bargain

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers mate, I did feel fairly triumphant after avoiding the birds for two days in a row! Love the number of that bus and thanks for the info. I feel like there’s a lot more to explore in this region yet 👍

[@alanlake5220]

£3.80 to go from one side of the country to the other fantastic price.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Yep, can’t grumble with the price - readily available too these fares 👍

[@simonc7947]

Im inclined to think that you get better views of the Tyne from the High Level Bridge. Sadly the only regular services that use it these days are the trains to Middlesbrough via Sunderland. Being pedantic, as the Tyne Valley line is older than the Leeds to Carlisle, it would be more correct to say that the Leeds to Carlisle line joined you. Have you ever done the Cumbrian Coast line? Its very picturesque south of Maryport/ Workington.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Hi Simon, yes the Cumbrian Coast line is probably a year or so back in my videos now. You will find it though and it was a bigger bargain than this one.

[@Timstravels01]

Cheap as chips!

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Certainly was mate. I recommend it when you venture south of the border😊👍

[@allangibson4354]

Interesting and well presented video, thanks for posting. As a resident of North Northumberland, some 15 miles NW of Hexham, I have on some regrettable occasions have to suffer the appalling Northern "Fail" trains. In this day and age it is a disgrace to have to be subject to such outdated and decrepit stock. Hopefully this may change as they are now under the control of the DOT as part of the OLR scheme.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Thanks Allan, yep, I don’t mind the 156, would prefer the 158 but it is what it is currently. TfW have got some new trains down here in Shropshire which are much needed but they run a real mixed bag of old stuff and on some very long routes too. You never know what you’re going to get!

[@comic759]

Great vlog can i ask have you taken the train to Cleethorpes before?

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

I haven’t been, is it worth it?

[@comicbookguygamecat]

@@LetsMakeaTrip it's a nice seaside resort there are a few things to do.

[@comic759]

@@LetsMakeaTrip I think it is but not a lot to do at the moment.

[@SoldierCivilWarYT]

Hey mate just changed my name to pixle0 just making this comment to tell you that I was first to like your video anyways cheers mate 👍

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers pixle0, I appreciate your comments as usual, always welcome mate 😊👍

[@SoldierCivilWarYT]

😂😂😂 yup names pixle0

[@Andrewjg_89]

Northern should invest more new trains to replace the ageing fleet as they have opted for 450 new trains and to improve better services for the North of England including Cumbria, Lancashire, County Durham, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, West Yorkshire and North Yorkshire.

[@stuartnicholson1478]

Why pay that much? The lowest available fare is £3 which reduces to £1.95 with a railcard.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Times suited me wrt onward connections. I can (and do) make more than 1 video in a day! 😊

[@Bri-254]

1 hour 30 minutes for a 58 mile trip?must have been a steam train or stopped everywhere.

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

The latter Bri.

[@susanlowther4222]

How long did it take you to get there

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

It’s about an hour-and-a-half Susan

[@patriciajervis3909]

Would mind finding me a train from wolverhampton to blackpool😅

[@dazzlingdaz187]

I've been to all three and I would say York is the best, nothing to do with the York Tap of course😂 Shame about yet another ignorant traveller, but sadly par for the course these days

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

York Tap - I’ll have to remember that one. The station pub at Lancaster is probably my favourite atm but the one in Newcastle station is pretty special too. Yes, lots of people don’t give a damn these days - grown man too. Sad really.

[@steveparkinson8887]

Wot wud be useful wud be u give info on disabled facilities, there's a gap in market with these vlogs, you're great but go the extra mile and you cud be Premier league, thx

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Cheers Steve, nicely put. I mentioned the wheelchair access (as I try and do), I’ll try and do a bit more detail on that when I’m out. All the best, Mark 😊👍

[@luisstransport]

Great video

[@LetsMakeaTrip]

Thanks Luis, appreciate the support as always mate 😊👍