Although you may travel to the Yorkshire Dales and Harrogate by car, once you get here why not give your a car a holiday and use public transport to explore the Dales and Harrogate area. Download the Green Travel leaflet (1MB) for information on bus and rail transport.
By Bus
By using the Dales Bus you can explore the Yorkshire Dales and enjoy the added benefits of the discount scheme. For more information on bus services in the Dales visit www.traveldales.org.uk or www.dalesbus.org
To check times of the available bus services check out the journey planner website. An alternative to the public bus is the Royal Mail postbus service. Three routes are available throughout the Dales, for more information click here.
By Rail
Travelling by rail is quick and easy and allows you to explore the whole area.
The famous Leeds-Settle-Carlisle and the Leeds-Morecambe lines traverse spectacular scenery inaccessible by road. For further information, including details of events and guided walks, see www.settle-carlisle.co.uk or visit www.llmr.co.uk for details of the delightful Leeds-Morecambe Railway.
You can explore picturesque Wensleydale on the Wensleydale Railway between Leeming Bar (adjacent to the A1) and Redmire on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park - see www.wensleydalerailway.com
