Are you planning to visit Scotland? Have you considered a Scottish road trip but decided that’s not for you and would rather travel Scotland by train? Over the years we have explored Scotland by both train and by car and as an alternative to our Scottish road trip itinerary, we decided to put together a …
Discover the best day trips from Glasgow by train plus practical tips, logistical information and what to see along the route in our complete guide. If you are based in Glasgow for a few days or more you may be considering adding a day trip or two to your itinerary. In this article, we cover …
Discover the best day trips from Edinburgh by train with logistics, practical tips and information to help plan your excursion. If you are based in Edinburgh for a few days or more you may be considering adding a day trip or two to your itinerary. In this article, we cover the best day trips from …
Are you planning a UK rail adventure? Or perhaps you are thinking of taking a few day trips from London by train? Whatever you are planning you will be aware that train travel in the UK can be quite expensive so you may be wondering how to make your money go further. So if you …
Unsure which pass to buy for your UK rail travels? In this guide, we cover everything you need to know BritRail Pass vs Eurail Global Pass so you know which option is best for your rail adventure and why. If you’re planning to travel around the UK, then taking the train is one option open …
This post may contain compensated links. Please refer to my disclosure here for more information. Tips & advice to help plan your UK rail adventures with Doug Collins In today’s episode, I am joined by my husband and co-founder of UK Travel Planning Doug Collins. Doug spent 25 years working on the UK rail network in a …
Do you plan to ride the Harry Potter train in Scotland and want to know how to book, what to expect and tips to ensure you make the most of this once-in-a-lifetime experience? Read on to discover everything you need to know in our guide to this magical train journey. If you want to take …
Considering a trip on the Caledonian Sleeper? Good choice! Our guide contains our review of the service plus practical tips and advice to make the most of your trip on one of the most popular train journeys in the world. There is no better way to travel! Train lovers like ourselves always prefer rail travel …
Are you planning a train trip from London but are not familiar with the major London train stations? In this article you will learn which areas of the country each station serves, the train companies that run from each station, and travel times to popular UK destinations. Navigating London transport options can be confusing for …
Follow our 14-day itinerary to see the best of Britain by train including top destinations in England, Wales and Scotland. We’ve done all the planning so you don’t have to! Do you have 14 days to explore Britain but are struggling to put together an itinerary? Not sure what places to include or how to …