By: Helen Earley The Cathedral city of Exeter is the perfect base for a visit South West of England. With two mainline rail stations (Exeter Central and Exeter St. David’s) and a smaller regional station (Exeter St. Thomas), it’s an easy journey there – and a great launching pad for day or weekend trips to...Read More

By Dan Rubinstein After flying across the Atlantic Ocean, one of the best ways to get settled in the UK is to take a seat on a train. My wife, twin daughters and I recently travelled to Scotland from Canada, and after landing in Edinburgh, we went straight to the downtown Waverley railway station to...Read More

Whether you’re planning a warm-weather trip or a winter visit, a smart way to experience the diversity of Scandinavia is to take the train around the Golden Triangle—Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm. No matter which city centre you start from, along the way you can visit Danish castles, sample Nordic cuisine and revel in the Scandinavian...Read More

By: Dacia Popescu Seaside Retro is the description that comes to mind when I think of Brighton, now Brighton and Hove; a coastal town in southern England, and only about 1 hour by train from London. Its close proximity to the city makes Brighton an enjoyable option for day-trippers. Direct trains depart as often as every...Read More

Choose your route, print your ticket and go Norway is known for it’s beautiful fjord scenery and vibrant coastal destinations such as Oslo and Bergen. Now you can book Vy’s (Norwegian Railways) complete offering of train tickets which include a seat reservation, plus great savings with discounted Minipris fares and reduced rates for children and...Read More

Scotland is getting ready to welcome visitors with attractions and events that celebrate its gastronomy. From Scottish Whisky to fresh sea plates, the mouth-watering offerings of Scotland will take center stage all year. While on visit, one must try a plate of Haggis, Scotland’s national dish. Haggis is a savoury sausage-like dish that combines meat...Read More

Travel in the Swiss Alps with the new Jungfrau Rail Passes You can now purchase rail passes to travel on the Jungfrau Railways network in Switzerland. The 3-day Jungfrau VIP Pass and 6-day Jungfrau Railways Pass both allow you to travel to Kleine Scheidegg, Schnyge Platte, Harder Kulm and other popular destinations in the Bernese...Read More

A scenic journey in the heart of the fjords Flam Railway takes you on a journey through Norway’s mountains and fjords in what many believe is among the finest rail experiences. Between the roaring falls and the quiet valleys, the Flam Railway presents many high notes and is a must for any visit to Norway. ...Read More

Enter for a chance to win BritRail Passes! Take part in our Scottish Highlands Trivia for a chance to win a pair of 4-day BritRail Flexi Passes in First Class for travel across the UK, including the scenic Highlands of Scotland! To celebrate the launch of BritRail’s newest pass, the BritRail Scottish Highlands Pass, we...Read More

Discover Scotland’s scenic Highlands Scotland’s Highlands are universally praised and considered among some of the UK’s most beautiful places to see thanks to a generous mix of majestic mountains, long glens, famous lochs, and stunning woodlands. The new BritRail Scottish Highlands Pass is ideal for traveling on some of Scotland’s most scenic trains such as the West...Read More