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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.
How to easily see the best of Scotland
Using Rail Passes in and to/from Switzerland

This newly updated guide explains how to use the different types of pass that are available for exploring wonderful Switzerland by train
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Seeing Cornwall By Train

Discover how to explore stunning Cornwall by train; including trips to the beautiful towns of Falmouth, Looe, Padstow and St Ives
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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 that idea a reality, as it's a gateway to a wealth of info compiled over the past four years!

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 that...

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 to explore Europe, packed with practical info and insights gained 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 to explore Europe, packed with practical info and insights gained from ...

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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!

to London's most popular attractions by train

By train to London's Most Visited Attractions How to make the easiest possible transfers on to a swathe of attractions, when arriving in London by train

By train to London's Most Visited Attractions How to make the easiest possible transfers on to a swathe of attractions, when arriving in London by...

How to take trains to and from European airports

Airport rail links in Europe 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.

Airport rail links in Europe Find out the options for taking the train from and to a European airport, whether you will be making...

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New rail services, updates to schedules, details of major works on the line and key changes to ticketing.

A Frecciarossa 1000 train awaits departure from Napoli Centrale

Newly extended ticket booking periods in Italy and France Book tickets up to 6 months ahead for Frecce trains in Italy and on the TGV InOui and Intercités trains in France

Newly extended ticket booking periods in Italy and France Book tickets up to 6 months ahead for Frecce trains in Italy and on the TGV InOui and Intercités tra...

Temporary changes to routes taken by many ICE trains Due to work on the Hannover - Kassel - Fulda - Wurzburg high speed line, many ICE routes are being altered until Dec 9th.

Temporary changes to routes taken by many ICE trains Due to work on the Hannover - Kassel - Fulda - Wurzburg high speed line, many ICE routes are being a...

A guide to the European Sleeper train travel experience

Travel between Brussels and Berlin on a new direct night train From May 25th the capitals of Belgium and Germany will be connected by a new direct rail link on trains which will also travel via Amsterdam. Tickets now on sale.

Travel between Brussels and Berlin on a new direct night train From May 25th the capitals of Belgium and Germany will be connected by a new direct rail link on tra...

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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!

These railways are beginning their 2023 summer season

How to take a train to a British steam railway

Britain by Steam Train The British steam railways which can be easily accessed by train; plus the steam trains which can be taken as special days out on today's railways

Britain by Steam Train The British steam railways which can be easily accessed by train; plus the steam trains which can be...

Need to know train travel information

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

How to travel on Europe's international trains

The international rail routes of Europe Summaries of how to make cross-border journeys by train in Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland

The international rail routes of Europe Summaries of how to make cross-border journeys by train in Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Franc...

Travelling With Children on European Trains All that's good to know about travelling with children on European trains from tips to enhancing journeys, to practical ticket and rail pass information.

Travelling With Children on European Trains All that's good to know about travelling with children on European trains from tips to enhancing jou...

Taking A Bike on European Trains How to travel with standard non-folding bicycles on trains in 13 European countries and on the international rail journeys between them.

Taking A Bike on European Trains How to travel with standard non-folding bicycles on trains in 13 European countries and on the inter...

Dogs on European trains The rules around travelling with dogs on trains can vary hugely in Europe, tickets may or not be required and on a few services dogs can't be taken on board at all.

Dogs on European trains The rules around travelling with dogs on trains can vary hugely in Europe, tickets may or not be req...

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Good to know train travel info

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How to travel from London to Europe by train

London to Europe by train An overview of how to travel by train from London to Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain and Switzerland

London to Europe by train An overview of how to travel by train from London to Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, France, Ger...

European Night Trains: the how and the where All that's good to know about taking European night trains including the types of accommodation and insights into how to buy and use tickets and rail passes.

European Night Trains: the how and the where All that's good to know about taking European night trains including the types of accommodation and ...

Paris By Train: What's good to know Includes tips for connecting to the Metro and RER and using the buses; plus ideas for day trips by train from Paris.

Paris By Train: What's good to know Includes tips for connecting to the Metro and RER and using the buses; plus ideas for day trips by t...

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Ideas & Inspiration: Continental Europe

Beautiful railway journeys to and from wonderful locations create fabulous memories, so discover how to take unforgettable trips.

When taking the slow train is more spectacular than taking an express

When slow is the way to go When taking a train between certain European cities there will often be a choice of routes, a fast direct express or a slower, but more beautiful option.

When slow is the way to go When taking a train between certain European cities there will often be a choice of routes, a fast d...

The 15 Most Beautiful Train Journeys in Switzerland

Twenty Beautiful Swiss Train Journeys: part one Part one of the guide to the 20 most spectacular train journeys in Switzerland, plus the tips and info needed to experience these Swiss train rides for yourself.

Twenty Beautiful Swiss Train Journeys: part one Part one of the guide to the 20 most spectacular train journeys in Switzerland, plus the tips and in...

Three Cities from which to explore Northern Italy by train Make a railway holiday in northern Italy as simple as can be by taking taking day trips by train from Milan, Bologna or Vicenza

Three Cities from which to explore Northern Italy by train Make a railway holiday in northern Italy as simple as can be by taking taking day trips by train fro...

The 16 Ultimate European Journeys by regular Express Trains This list of Europe's most beautiful train journeys uniquely focuses on the most epic routes taken by regular express trains between cities.

The 16 Ultimate European Journeys by regular Express Trains This list of Europe's most beautiful train journeys uniquely focuses on the most epic routes taken b...

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Ideas & Inspiration: Great Britain

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

Travel to The Crown's filming locations by train The hit Netflix TV series The Crown had to use the best of Britain as filming locations, many of which can be easily accessed by contemporary trains.

Travel to The Crown's filming locations by train The hit Netflix TV series The Crown had to use the best of Britain as filming locations, many of whi...

How To Explore Scotland By Train Tips and insights for how to travel by train in beautiful Scotland which will tell you all you need to know.

How To Explore Scotland By Train Tips and insights for how to travel by train in beautiful Scotland which will tell you all you need...

Seeing Cornwall By Train Discover how to explore stunning Cornwall by train; including trips to the beautiful towns of Falmouth, Looe, Padstow and St Ives

Seeing Cornwall By Train Discover how to explore stunning Cornwall by train; including trips to the beautiful towns of Falmou...

Experience Aberystwyth on a day trip from Machynlleth

Take lovely day trips by train from five great UK locations Simplify a British railway holiday by taking taking a series of fabulous day trips on trains from Glasgow, Leeds, Manchester, Reading or The Cambrian Coast.

Take lovely day trips by train from five great UK locations Simplify a British railway holiday by taking taking a series of fabulous day trips on trains from Gl...

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.

How to use Eurail and InterRail to see Europe by train A guide to using rail passes to explore Europe, packed with practical info and insights gained from ...

Save money when using railcards to buy train tickets in Europe

Using Railcards to save money on train tickets Don't assume that railcards won't be worthwhile when on holiday. They can pay off when only taking a small number of journeys and can be better value for money than rail passes.

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10 things to look out for when booking European train tickets

11 Things to look out for when booking European rail tickets If you're asking why can't I find the journey, the ticket or the price I'm looking for when using a European rail booking service online, you'll likely find an explanation here.

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Newly updated journey guides for 2023

The changes to routes and schedules have now been added to the guides to taking the most popular European rail routes.

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Seeing Scotland By Train: Day trips from Edinburgh

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