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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 ...
24 Tips For Stress Free European Train Trave
24 Tips For Stress Free European Train Travel How to travel around Europe by train, including tips for using the trains and stations, managing lug...
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...
To and from German airports by train
Airport rail links in Germany How to connect between trains and planes in Cologne, Dortmund, Dresden, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hambu...
Alternative Cheaper Routes for Rail Pass Users How to avoid paying the most expensive reservation fees when using Eurail or InterRail passes
Booking and Using Tickets for European journeys involving more than one train What to look out for when purchasing tickets for more complicated European train journeys which invo...
Travelling from Basel to Zurich on a Lyria train
Episode 11: A thrilling journey through three countries Having breakfast in Köln and dinner in Milano, thanks to a fabulous and easy journey.
Through the Bernina Pass on a journey from Milan to Innsbruck
Episode 12: Catering Mishaps Don't Spoil A Beautiful Day Heading to Innsbruck from Milano by travelling through Switzerland on the stunning Albula and Bernin...
Episode 13: A morning in Munich, an afternoon in Innsbruck and an evening in Italy Tips for finding a hotel at a station and using one of Europe's largest stations, München Hbf, plus ...
Double deck trains are used for some Regionale trains on certain routes including Firenze - Pisa
Episode 25: An afternoon visiting Lucca, Pisa, Firenze and Torino No, not the towns and cities, lovely as they are, I had the stations and the train journeys between ...
A guide to European night trains
European Night Trains: the how and the where All that's good to know including the types of accommodation and how to buy and use tickets / passes...
Fabulous and easy day trips from London by train
Fabulous and easy day trips from London by train How to follow in SMTJ's footsteps and head off to a multitude of wonderful locations, all of which a...
From Euston station to London's Top Tourist Destinations How to reach more than twenty of London's most popular tourist destinations when arriving at Euston ...
From King's Cross and St Pancras stations to London's Top Tourist Destinations How to reach more than twenty of London's most popular tourist destinations when arriving at King's ...
From Liverpool Street to London's Top Tourist Destinations How to reach more than twenty of London's most popular tourist destinations when arriving at Liverpo...
From London Bridge station to London's Top Tourist Destinations How to reach more than twenty of London's most popular tourist destinations when arriving at London ...
From Paddington station to London's Top Tourist Destinations How to reach more than twenty of London's most popular tourist destinations when arriving at Padding...
To London's tourist attractions from Euston station
From Victoria station to London's Top Tourist Destinations How to reach more than twenty of London's most popular tourist destinations when arriving at Victori...
From Waterloo station to London's Top Tourist Destinations How to reach more than twenty of London's most popular tourist destinations when arriving at Waterlo...
How to explore Scotland by train
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 travel between Euston and other central London stations Tips for making the easiest possible transfers across the city centre when travelling between Euston...
How to travel between King's Cross and other London stations Tips for making the easiest possible transfers across the city centre when travelling between King's...
How to travel between Liverpool Street and other stations in central London Tips for making the easiest possible transfers across the city centre when travelling between Liverp...
A Thameslink train at London Bridge station
How to travel between London Bridge and other London stations Tips for making the easiest possible transfers across the city centre when travelling between London...
Tips for making the easiest station to transfers across London
How to travel between Paddington and other London stations Tips for making the easiest possible transfers across the city centre when travelling between Paddin...
To St Pancras from other stations in London
How to travel between St Pancras International and other London stations Tips for making the easiest possible transfers across the city centre when travelling between St Pan...
The red-bricked building by the bus station houses the Gatwick Express and Southern trains
How to travel between Victoria and other stations in central London Tips for making the easiest possible transfers across the city centre when travelling between Victor...
Taking the train from Waterloo (East) to London Bride is easier than the Underground
How to travel between Waterloo and other stations in central London Tips for making the easiest possible transfers across the city centre when travelling between Waterl...
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 h...
How to Use A Rail Pass on DAY trains in  15 Popular Countries
How to use Eurail and InterRail on day trains in 15 popular countries How to use Eurail or InterRail passes to travel by daytime trains in or from/to Austria, Belgium, De...
The international rail journeys from France
International trains from France Summaries of how to take direct trains from France to Austria, Belgium, Germany, Great Britain, Ital...
An ICE 3 (406) train on a Bruxelles - Frankfurt service
International trains from Germany Summaries of how to take direct trains to Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, France, Hunga...
How to make international train journeys from Hungary
International trains from Hungary Summaries of how to take direct trains from Hungary to Austria, Croatia, Czechia, Germany, Poland, R...
Tips for travelling with luggage on journeys by train
Managing Luggage on European Train Journeys If you'll need to travel with heavy luggage when travelling by trains, these tips derived from takin...
Paris By Train -
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...
Saving Money while on an InterRail or Eurail Trip - tips and info
Saving Money while on an InterRail or Eurail Trip: tips and info How to get the most value for money when using Eurail or InterRail passes, plus tips for saving on a...
Ski Resorts in Austria by train How to travel to 16 of the most popular winter sports locations in Austria by rail. At some stations...
Taking A Bike on European Trains Travel with bicycles on trains in 13 European countries and on the international rail journeys betwe...
10 things worth knowing about Swiss Mountain Railways
Ten things worth knowing about Swiss Mountain Railways These tips will help make the experience of travelling on Switzerland's beautiful railways as easy a...
The Ultmate Guide to British train tickets
The detailed guide to buying tickets for British rail journeys How to make make sure you are buying the optimum ticket for train journeys in England, Scotland and ...
The Language of Train Travel
The Language of Train Travel This guide to the vocabulary of European train travel helps explain the terms and phrases you may se...
Tips for Booking Accommodation When Travelling By Train These ideas should save you time, money and complications when choosing where to stay while planning...
On the TGV to Spain
Travelling With Children on European Trains All that's good to know including tips for enhancing journeys and practical ticket and rail pass inf...
Lake Geneva from a train heading to Bern from Lausanne
Twenty Beautiful Swiss Train Journeys: part two There are so many incredible railway routes a Top 10 didn't feel adequate, hence the list of these s...
Useful and Inspirational European Train Travel Websites and Articles A directory of the most useful articles dedicated to taking European trains, including practical ins...
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 jou...