Make the most of being stuck in Britain with these fantastic day trips the kids will love
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Three top train bosses reveal why taking a train is the safer way to travel during Covid-19…
From using ‘SplitSave’ to signing up to secret ticket alerts, here’s how to save money on Trainline.com…
Regular British train travellers will be an expert on the below, but newbies and tourists will want to listen up… 1. Keep all your tickets If you print your ticket out (and yes, some of us still do) you will be presented with up to eight separate tickets. Do not be tempted to throw any […]
Nicole Carmichael discovers castles, cathedrals and culture on an exciting train adventure across Germany Having experienced the joys of Eurostar’s direct routes from London to France and Belgium, my husband Jonathan and I decided to venture further with a whistle-stop trip to some of Germany’s most beautiful cities. We even managed to cram in a […]
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How to Avoid Coronavirus on a Train
Since March worldwide travel has been crippled by Coronavirus and until a credible vaccine is developed, we will have to do our best to avoid catching the virus. So what can you do if you’re planning on travelling on a train during your vacation? Well it pays to know firstly what you’re up against. Coronavirus […]
Asia is famous for its many rail journeys – from speedy bullet trains in Japan and China to slower, more historic routes in South East Asia. Wherever you are travelling, don’t miss the chance to experience one of these Great Asian Rail Journeys. All can be done in less than 24 hours, which is perfect […]
British chef and TV star Rosemary Shrager took her first train journey at 10 and loves to travel by train. She loved travelling through India by train and is planning a trip from London to Russia with her grandson Freddie What has been your favourite rail journey and why? It travelled from Zurich to Milan […]
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What Type of Train Fan are You?
Fancy yourself as a railway enthusiast? Read on to see which type of train fan you are…
Day train trips are a great way to see the UK, here are five destinations less than two hours from London
Believe it or not, it’s actually a good time to book a Eurostar train to Europe
Laura Hamilton talks her best railway memories and how to navigate train travel with kids…
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London to Edinburgh by Train
Avoid the plane with our handy guide for travelling from London to Edinburgh by train
Step back in time on these nostalgic steam train trips, a charming way to experience a bygone era of travel
See Japan’s cherry blossoms and the Netherlands’ famous tulip fields by train
Nicole Carmichael hopped on Eurostar’s fast train from London to Avignon to discover some fabulous food, art and culture London to Paris by Eurostar is one of the most popular train journeys in Europe but I was keen to see if the journey from London to Avignon in the south of France was just as […]
Great British railway journeys are, for want of a better word, great. From a day-trip on the Belmond British Pullman and Northern Belle to a cross-country adventure on the Caledonian Sleeper, here are our top picks of the best Great British railway journeys. 1. North Yorkshire Moors Railway The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (or NYMR […]
The Master Patissier has been on some incredible train trips, and is planning for 2021…
The founder of McQueens Flowers talks railing to Scotland, spectacular Switzerland and the train trip everyone should do