Explore the North West
Rangers and Rovers
If you want to explore the cities, coast and countryside in one day then choose from our four Day Ranger or Round Robin tickets which include Cheshire, Lancashire and the North West. Hop on and off all day on your chosen route or within a defined area - the choice is yours. A great car-free day out for all the family and great value too!
Cheshire Day Ranger
Explore the historic city of Chester with its Roman heritage, shop in the unique 'Rows', walk round the city walls or take a boat trip on the River Dee. You can also see the sights in the charming spa town of Buxton with its Opera house and Pavilion gardens, or discover the market towns of Northwich, Knutsford and Congleton. Delamere, with its forest walks and activities for all the family, is well worth a visit!
View Cheshire Day Ranger route map
Prices
Adult: £29.80
Child: £14.90
Railcard: £19.65*
Family and Friends Railcard: £19.65 / £5.65**
16-17 Saver Railcard: £14.90
*16-25, 26-30, Senior, Two Together, HM Forces, Disabled Person's and Veterans Railcard holders.
**Family and Friends Railcard holders adult / child.
Lancashire Day Ranger
Explore Lancashire's coast, towns and countryside with your Lancashire Day Ranger ticket - so much to discover in a day! Visit the seaside resorts of Blackpool, Morecambe and Southport or discover the market town of Clitheroe and the beautiful Ribble Valley. Stroll along the many canal towpaths and discover the industrial heritage of this county, renowned for its textile production in years gone by.
View Lancashire Day Ranger route map
Prices
Adult: £29.80
Child: £14.90
Railcard: £19.65*
Family and Friends Railcard: £19.65 / £5.65**
16-17 Saver Railcard: £14.90
*16-25, 26-30, Senior, Two Together, HM Forces, Disabled Person's and Veterans Railcard holders.
**Family and Friends Railcard holders adult / child.
South Pennines Day Ranger
Discover the Pennines - three great cities and more to see with your South Pennines Day Ranger. Explore the industrial heritage of the north, take a stroll along one of the many canal tow paths or enjoy the stunning scenery of the Peak District.
View South Pennines Day Ranger route map
Prices
Adult: £29.80
Child: £14.90
Railcard: £19.65*
Family and Friends Railcard: £19.65 / £5.65**
16-17 Saver Railcard: £14.90
*16-25, 26-30, Senior, Two Together, HM Forces, Disabled Person's and Veterans Railcard holders.
**Family and Friends Railcard holders adult / child.
North West Round Robin
Take the train in either direction on this circular tour including the world famous Settle - Carlisle line. An exciting day out with plenty of places to hop off and explore; from the old border city of Carlisle to Preston - only granted city status in 2002 - taking in the Cumbrian market town of Penrith and the city of Leeds in the heart of West Yorkshire.
View North West Round Robin route map
Prices
Adults: £49.20
Child: £24.60
Railcard: £32.45*
Family and Friends Railcard: £32.45 / £9.30**
16-17 Saver Railcard: £24.60
*16-25, 26-30, Senior, Two Together, HM Forces, Disabled Person's and Veterans Railcard holders.
**Family and Friends Railcard holders adult / child.
Terms & Conditions
You can use your Cheshire Day Ranger, Lancashire Day Ranger, South Pennines Day Ranger or the North West Round Robin on trains timed to depart after 0900 Monday to Friday. You can use them at any time during weekends and Bank Holidays.
You can buy your Day Ranger or Round Robin tickets at your local staffed station. When boarding at an unstaffed station, or if the ticket office is closed, you can buy them from the conductor on the train.
The prices shown are correct at 3 March 2024 and are subject to change.
Railcard discounts are available on most of our Day Ranger and Round Robin tickets (where conditions of the railcard are met). Children 5 - 15 years old inclusive travel at half the Adult fare except on family tickets, where no further discount applies. Please see individual Day Ranger or Round Robin sections for more details.
Find out more about Railcards.
For train times, visit the timetable section of our website or pick up a timetable at your local staffed station. Or you can call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50.
If you'd like to travel for more than one day, then try our Rover tickets. Each one of our four Rovers covers a large part of the north of England and gives you the option of travelling for either 7 consecutive days, or any 4 days within 8 consecutive days.
For ideas for days out using your Day Ranger or Round Robin, visit:
- Cheshire: visitchester.com
- Lancaster & Morecambe: citycoastcountryside.co.uk
- Lancashire: visitlancashire.com
- Liverpool: visitliverpool.com
- Manchester: visitmanchester.com
- Southport: visitsouthport.com
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