Britains most memorable rail journeys.

Rail journeys are a great option for those who don’t want to have to plan out the routes themselves and a means to appreciate the wonders of Britain’s landscape from the comfort of a train. 

Snowdonia, North Wales 

 An hour of a wonderful adventure. Snowdonia sports magnificent views that will be remembered for a lifetime and as Wales’s tallest mountain it is definitely worth seeing. It’s a much more realistic option for appreciating the area than the enormous task of trekking the mountain. If you take this journey you’ll be sitting within an 1896 locomotive and departing from Llanberis station.

Flying Scotsman, London to Edinburgh 

A much longer option that takes over four hours provides the ability to pass by many landmarks along the route to the Scottish capital. It’s a relaxing and enjoyable route to take and marvel at the countryside, wonderful cities, and the Northumberland Coastline. A great site to see along this route is the iconic Angel of the North that has a wingspan of 54 meters and really is a sight to behold. 

Settle to Carlisle, Yorkshire Dales National Park 

As the route goes through the glorious Yorkshire Dales National Park you are going to see a lot of wonderous countryside in the form of green valleys, rolling hills and get to appreciate the stone barns throughout the moorland. The Ribblehead viaduct is the most incredible aspect of the route as it stands 31 meters high and 400 meters long with 24 arches. No matter the weather you are going to experience some spectacular scenery on this 1 hour 45-minute long journey. 

West Highland Line Scotland

If you’re looking for a rail trip in Scotland then you’ll likely benefit from visiting our page dedicated to Scotland’s best but this route is so incredible it demanded space on this list too. Most notably known for its appearance in the iconic Harry Potter movies where their train passes over the Glenfinnan viaduct it’s a great route that is said to take around 1 hour 25 minutes. It boasts some of the UK’s most mesmerizing scenery and makes for a trip to remember.

Dawlish, South Devon

This route has reopened after being destroyed in a coastal storm in 2014. It’s a short and charming trip that can take as little as 11 minutes. Running parallel to the River Exe it makes for a great opportunity to marvel at various wildlife such as otters, grey seals, and egrets. A short and enjoyable route for just about anyone but particularly attractive for those looking to enjoy the journey as a family.