Northern and the Yorkshire Coast Community Rail Partnership (YCCRP) have announced the return of their Easter Special family train, scheduled for Saturday 19 April. The service—popular with local residents and visitors alike—will depart Hull at 11:21 and travel the full length of the Yorkshire Coast Line to Scarborough, offering coastal views and on-board seasonal activities.
Timetable and calling points
| Station | Arrival time |
|---|---|
| Cottingham | 11:28 |
| Beverley | 11:35 |
| Driffield | 11:47 |
| Bridlington | 12:02 |
| Bempton | 12:09 |
| Hunmanby | 12:19 |
| Filey | 12:25 |
| Seamer | 12:35 |
| Scarborough | 12:41 |
Normal fares apply and must be purchased before boarding.
On-board experience and station events
Families travelling with at least one fare-paying adult will receive free crème eggs from the Easter Bunny and helpers on board. Passengers showing YCCRP’s Traxplorer mobile app will also receive an exclusive in-app Easter item.
Complementary events along the route include food festivals at Bridlington and Filey, while Scarborough station’s Old Parcels Office is hosting a sculpture exhibition.
Official comments
Rachel Osborne, Rail Officer at YCCRP, said:
“We love organising our Easter specials—they are always such fun and a great way of encouraging families to use the trains.”
Jessica Clarke, Community and Sustainability Manager for Northern, added:
“We’re proud to support YCCRP with this event. It will be a fun-filled adventure with plenty of chocolate, community spirit and outstanding coastal views.”
Northern operates 2,500 services a day to more than 500 stations across the North of England, making it the UK’s second-largest train operator.
