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Seeing Scotland By Train: Day trips from Edinburgh

How to enhance a holiday in Edinburgh, by taking beautiful rail journeys to some of Scotland's most lovely locations, on easy day trips.
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On the train from Rome and Naples to Sicily

The Best Rail Holidays in Europe Our pick of the best rail journey adventures from the 100s of holidays by train offered by our partners!

The Best Rail Holidays in Europe Our pick of the best rail journey adventures from the 100s of holidays by train offered by our partn...

Get ready for Winter rail travel

Whether you want to ride through a Winter wonderland, make the most of Christmas, or access a ski resort - there is a guide to help!

The Winter Discovery holiday includes a journey from Filsur

Save 5% on Swiss Winter Rail Holidays Packages put together by the Switzerland Travel Centre include reservations, tickets and a choice of accommodation.

Save 5% on Swiss Winter Rail Holidays Packages put together by the Switzerland Travel Centre include reservations, tickets and a choice of...

How to travel to Christmas Markets by train

One of the older RhB trains heads towards St Moritz

To ski resorts in Switzerland How to travel to 20 ski resorts in Switzerland by train from Basel, Geneva and Zurich - including how to buy the optimum tickets or train travel passes.

To ski resorts in Austria How to travel to 16 of the most popular winter sports locations in Austria by rail. At some stations the cable cars up to the slopes are within a few minutes walk.

To ski resorts in France How to travel flight-free to twenty popular ski resorts in France, which can be easily accessed by train

An introduction to travelling on the Swiss Mountain Railways

Make the most of Swiss mountain railways How to travel on 23 of the lovely Swiss mountain railways including details of the routes, trains, tickets and using rail passes.

Good places to start

A beginner's guide to European rail travel

How to travel by train in Europe Want to take a new European train journey and not sure how? This beginner's guide can help make it happen.

How to travel by train in Europe Want to take a new European train journey and not sure how? This beginner's guide can help make it h...

Using Eurail and InterRail Passes - A starting point

How to use Eurail and InterRail to see Europe by train A guide to using rail passes with practical info and tips from travellling more than 30,000 km with InterRail!

How to use Eurail and InterRail to see Europe by train A guide to using rail passes with practical info and tips from travellling more than 30,000 km with ...

The European Rail Timetable in 2025

See what exciting new rail travel opportunities will soon be available!

New Daytime pan-European Rail Routes from December 15th The new pan-European rail timetable into 2025 commences on Dec 15th - hence the summary of the exciting new opportunities for daytime rail journeys.

New Daytime pan-European Rail Routes from December 15th The new pan-European rail timetable into 2025 commences on Dec 15th - hence the summary of the excit...

Travel News

These summaries can help explain why an expected journey can't be found on a travel planner, or ticket booking service.

A key route in south Austria to be closed for more than 6 months Reconstruction works will impact on the route between Salzburg and Villach, which is taken by the night trains that link Germany and Italy!

A key route in south Austria to be closed for more than 6 months Reconstruction works will impact on the route between Salzburg and Villach, which is taken by the ni...

Rail services between Brussels and The Netherlands to be transformed from Dec 15th The introduction of new trains mean that more services than ever before will be crossing the Belgium / Netherlands border!

Rail services between Brussels and The Netherlands to be transformed from Dec 15th The introduction of new trains mean that more services than ever before will be crossing the Belgium...

The current European major railway works that will be impacting on rail services

A Summary of major Construction Projects Check if your train journey will be impacted by current and future major rail construction projects!

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It's now easier to compare rail travel options on multiple routes when taking a train from 37 European cities

How take journeys across Europe

The spectacular view of the Zugersee between Zug and Arth-Goldau

Berlin to München/Munich

The stunning San Simeone Piccolo church is across the Grand Canal from Venezia S. Lucia

Roma to Venezia/Venice

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How to avoid taking the tube when crossing London by train

How to avoid travelling by the Underground These insights into the alternative options to taking the Underground at London's railway terminals, can make the going easier

How to avoid travelling by the Underground These insights into the alternative options to taking the Underground at London's railway terminals,...

Europe's Best Rail Travel Bargains A summary of the lesser known permanent offers which save money when travelling on European trains.

Euromed train services at Valencia Joaquin Sorolla station, which they share with AVE trains

Travelling on Spanish trains Spanish trains can be fabulous, but also bewildering, hence this guide to all that's good to know

How to travel by train In Portugal The key things to know about booking tickets, seeing the Douro Valley and travelling between Lisbon and Porto

Holiday in Switzerland

How to have easy access to multiple stunning rail journeys.

Save 5% on an escorted rail tour of Switzerland

Ultimate Switzerland Made Easy on an Escorted Tour! Save 5% on the small group 12 day tour that includes all of Switzerland's most spectacular railways!

Holiday in Luzern / Lucerne by train Discover why Luzern is a great location from which to explore Switzerland by train

How to take a rail based holiday in Interlaken

Holiday in Interlaken by train How to make the most of a holiday in Interlaken by taking trains into the Berner Oberland and beyond!

Holiday in Interlaken by train How to make the most of a holiday in Interlaken by taking trains into the Berner Oberland and beyond...

Buy the optimum ticket or pass

Suggestions for how to save money, explanations of how reservations and rail passes work, plus step-by-step guides to booking online.

Book Swiss Travel Passes and Mountain Excursions

Switzerland Made Easy: Book Travel Passes and more Follow your own fantastic path in beautiful Switzerland with Swiss Travel Passes and Half Fare Cards.

Switzerland Made Easy: Book Travel Passes and more Follow your own fantastic path in beautiful Switzerland with Swiss Travel Passes and Half Fare Cards...

Save money when using railcards to buy train tickets in Europe

Using Railcards to save money on train tickets Railcards can be used when visiting a country and can pay off when only taking a small number of journeys.

Using Railcards to save money on train tickets Railcards can be used when visiting a country and can pay off when only taking a small number of jou...

Good to know about buying and using train tickets in Great Britain This will help you save money, time and confusion.

Taking Regio trains with the Deutschland Ticket

Make The Most Of The New D-Ticket for Germany How to explore Germany by train for up to a month, with the new ticket which costs only €49!

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Need to know train travel information

No matter where you will be travelling by train in Europe these guides cover the key travel info.

Travelling With Children on European Trains All that's good to know including tips for enhancing journeys and practical ticket and rail pass info.

Travelling With Children on European Trains All that's good to know including tips for enhancing journeys and practical ticket and rail pass inf...

Taking A Bike on European Trains Travel with bicycles on trains in 13 European countries and on the international rail journeys between them.

Taking A Bike on European Trains Travel with bicycles on trains in 13 European countries and on the international rail journeys betwe...

Dogs on European trains The rules around travelling with dogs on trains can vary hugely in Europe, hence this guide!

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How to take trains to and from European airports

By train to and from European airports Find out the options for taking the train from and to a European airport, whether you will be making the transfer to a city centre or a more distant location.

By train to and from European airports Find out the options for taking the train from and to a European airport, whether you will be making...

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Best of Great Britain by train

How to make the most of British trains and railway journeys to experience beautiful scenery and wonderful locations

How To Explore Scotland By Train Tips and insights for Scottish train travel, cheaper Off-Peak tickets are available all day until June 28th!

How To Explore Scotland By Train Tips and insights for Scottish train travel, cheaper Off-Peak tickets are available all day until Ju...

How to take a train to a British steam railway

Britain by Steam Train How to take a train to a steam railway, plus the special steam trains which travel on the national rail network

Britain by Steam Train How to take a train to a steam railway, plus the special steam trains which travel on the national r...

How To Explore Wales by Train All that's good to know about seeing the best of beautiful Wales by train, including how kids aged 15 and under can travel for free!

How To Explore Wales by Train All that's good to know about seeing the best of beautiful Wales by train, including how kids aged 1...

From London to mainland Europe by train

All that's good to know about making onward connection from Eurostar to cities which can be reached in a single day

London to Italy by train From the UK to Italy on the fastest routes, or by alternatives including night trains and overnight stops.

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TGVs are used on international services including Lyria trains

London to Switzerland by train How to take the fastest routes, or alternatives which avoid having to transfer between stations in Paris

London to Switzerland by train How to take the fastest routes, or alternatives which avoid having to transfer between stations in P...

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A Frecciarossa 1000 train awaits departure from Napoli Centrale

Italy by train

The view from arrivals in Madrid Puerta de Atocha

Spain by train

The smart exterior of these new Twindexx trains

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An ICM train as used for some Dutch IC train services

The Netherlands by train

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