A scenic day trip by train from Palma to Soller, Mallorca
Travel across Mallorca in vintage style with a journey on board the historic Tren de Sóller train from Palma to Soller, where you can continue …
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A guide to the Night Riviera Sleeper train from London to Cornwall
A guide to travelling on the Night Riviera Sleeper, the overnight train journey from London to Cornwall, with everything you need to know, from routes …
One-week South of France by train itinerary
Explore the South of France by train in just one week on this Provence and Côte d’Azur rail itinerary, visiting historic towns and coastal resorts …
Tips for planning a European rail trip on a budget
Travel across Europe by train without spending too much with our guide to planning a European rail trip on a budget – from route planning …
Complete guide to Scotland’s Jacobite steam train: The real Hogwarts Express
Take a trip on board the Jacobite steam train as it travels on the scenic West Highland Line from Fort William to Mallaig in Scotland …
Complete guide to the Caledonian Sleeper train to Scotland
Comprehensive guide to the Caledonian Sleeper overnight train journey from London to Scotland, with everything you need to know, from routes and costs to on-board …
European night trains: Seven great sleeper services
Travel across Europe while you sleep on board these European night trains, a sustainable and good-value way to explore the continent, with seven great routes …
12 ways to save money on train travel in the UK
Travel across Britain by rail on a budget with our guide to how to save money on train travel in the UK, featuring 12 budget …
One-week Borders and Wales by train itinerary
Explore Wales by train in just one week on this rail itinerary featuring castles, beaches and scenic views as you travel from Cardiff to Shrewsbury, …
One-week UK cities by train itinerary
Explore some of England’s coolest cities on this one-week UK cities by train itinerary from London to Brighton, Bristol, Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds, featuring music, …
One-week coastal Cornwall by train itinerary
Explore Cornwall by train in just one week on this rail itinerary packed with beaches, gardens, castles and pretty fishing villages as you travel from …
One-week scenic Scotland by train itinerary
Explore Scotland by train in just one week on this Scottish rail itinerary featuring castles, lochs and mountains as you travel from Edinburgh and Glasgow …
One-week Historic England by train itinerary
Explore the historic cities of England by train in just one week as you visit castles, cathedrals and colleges on this rail itinerary from London …
One-week Scandinavia by train itinerary
Explore Scandinavia by train in just one week on this rail itinerary which takes you from the cosmopolitan capital cities of Copenhagen, Stockholm and Oslo …
One-week Spain and Portugal by train itinerary
Explore Spain and Portugal by train in just one week on this rail itinerary which takes you from Barcelona to Valencia, Madrid, Porto and Lisbon, …
One-week Eastern Europe by train itinerary
Explore Eastern Europe by train in just one week on this rail itinerary which takes you from Budapest to Bratislava, Vienna, Ljubljana and Zagreb, with …
One-week Italy by train itinerary
Explore Italy by train in just one week on this rail itinerary packed with culture, history, food and wine as you travel across the country …
One-week Northern Europe by train itinerary
Explore Northern Europe by train in just one week on this rail itinerary which takes you from Amsterdam to Bruges, Paris and through the Swiss …
Vancouver to Jasper by train: The Canadian Rockies on a budget with VIA Rail
Travelling from Vancouver to Jasper by train – a trip thorough the Canadian Rockies on board VIA Rail’s The Canadian, the overnight rail journey that’s …
Steam Dreams: A steam train day trip on the Settle to Carlisle Railway
The hiss of escaping steam, the smell of the engine wafting through an open window, the sound of the whistle and the clinking of Champagne …
Britain by train: Five great one-week UK rail trip routes
Explore Britain by train with five of the best British rail trip itinerary ideas you can do in just one week, covering historic England, scenic …
Jungfrau Railways: Switzerland’s scenic mountain trains
A lot of places boast breathtaking scenery, but my trip with Jungfrau Railways was the first time a view really took my breath away. As …
Does an InterRail pass save you money?
If you’re planning a European rail trip, does an InterRail pass save you money or is it cheaper to book single tickets? We do the …
Cape Town to Johannesburg by train: On board the budget-luxury Premier Classe train
Travelling from Cape Town to Johannesburg by train – a trip through the heart of South Africa on board the Premier Classe train, the overnight …
Wales’ Ffestiniog Railway: A journey back through time
If you like a scenic train ride, then you’ll be in heaven in North Wales. The region has something like 14 different heritage railways – …
Europe by train: Five great one-week rail trip routes
Explore Europe by train with five of the best European rail trip itinerary ideas you can do in just one week, covering Northern Europe, Italy, …
The Bernina and Glacier Express Swiss scenic trains – and the budget alternatives
Switzerland’s Bernina and Glacier Express trains are among Europe’s most spectacular rail journeys. But are these Swiss scenic trains worth the cost or is there …
Myths and mountains: Climbing Bergen’s Fløibanen funicular railway
Looking out over a place from high above is always one of my favourite things to do in a new destination, but after a day …
A guide to the Flam Railway: Norway’s most scenic train trip
Take a scenic rail journey through the Norwegian fjords on board the Flamsbana or Flam Railway, a spectacular day trip by train through the mountains …
Saved by a poet: The story of London St Pancras station
Discover how poet Sir John Betjeman helped save one of London’s most iconic buildings – St Pancras train station – and how it got a …