Would you let two 15 year olds travel form whitehaven to dumfries?

I don't see why not; perhaps commence the journey in the morning, so even if they miss the connection at Carlisle, they can just wait for the next one.

Travelling by train is by far the safest form of everyday transport, and use of the system provides a great sense of personal freedom (despite what some "newspapers" would have you believe).

Make doubly sure they have the right tickets, as train companies are pretty strict with that sort of thing. A bit of spare cash, as well, just in case.

Of course they should make the journey alone. When I was their age I travelled from London to North Wales alone (admittedly no need to change). When you put them on the train at Whitehaven, ask the conductor to keep an eye on them. Tell them not to be to proud to ASK at Carlisle where they have to go to catch the connection. I can just imagine what they will say 'Mum, don't fuss so!'

It realy depends on how you feel. When I was 15 i traveled from Hull to Great Yarmouth on my own & back which had 2 changes (Hull - Doncaster, Doncaster - Peterborough, then Peterborough - Yarmouth), The route your 15 year olds are going just has the 1 change as you said in Carlisle so if they are both sencible then they should be OK.

Why on earth shouldn't they travel on their own? If other peoples fifteen-year-old offspring can smoke, drink and take drugs without help, I'm sure your two are mature enough to travel alone - if the worst comes to the worst, one can always run off and get help if the other one gets into any bother, which I'm sure they won't - if you're worried enough to ask the opinion of a load of strangers, then I'm sure you've taught them how to look after themselves ! ! !

Why not? They wouldn't have to leave the station at Carlisle, and aren't likely to get lost in Dumfries, but tell them to watch for bombing seagulls while they're there, especially on the Whitesands!

The transfer could be a challenge especially for someone that young. What would happen if the transfer is missed? How long if any is there a wait between the two?

i travelled on a train from somrset to wales when i was 7 but i was met at the other end.

yes they should be allowed to travel on their own.

I used to travel all over the country from the age of 11.

It's no more dangerous for kids to travel now-a-days than when i did in 1970's....probably safer now that we are constantly under cctv observation.

Let them travel by train, Hope they enjoy it

No, you need to be 16 to travel alone to the UK