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Rail Holidays

From the Petit Train Jaune through the sun-soaked French Pyrenees to Japan's iconic bullet trains and the "toy train" that winds through the Himalayan foothills from Kandaghat to Shimla, the world is criss-crossed by unique, unforgettable rail journeys.

Travel with us and explore the world, from historic cities and towns to scenic mountains and valleys, on our wonderful rail holidays. Watch the winding river canyons and pristine forests of Canada's most scenic train ride roll by from the comfort of the Rocky Mountaineer, or admire Austrian mountain pastures from the carriages of the Zillertal Steam Railway. Take a vintage UK rail holiday through the rolling hills and pastures of the Isle of Man, or across the glens and moors of the Scottish Highlands.

Take in the extraordinary wonders and sights of Europe on an escorted rail holiday. Explore the glorious scenery of the Dolomites on board the Renon railway, or soak up the astonishing Alpine views as you ride the Bernina Express to St Moritz. Travel to St Petersburg from Moscow's Leningrad Station, or see the forest-filled valleys of Norway's fjordlands as the world-famous Flamsbana railway carries you from Myrdal to Flam.

Whether your carriages are steam-hauled along lovingly restored lines or diesel-hauled on scheduled routes, and whether your rail holiday takes you to Europe, Canada or even further afield, you'll be free to let the train take the strain as you travel to fascinating destinations, and explore exhilarating heights often inaccessible by road.

Our featured rail holidays

Red and black steam train heading towards the camera on a grassy hill on the coast of the Isle of Man, with a blue sky behind it
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Historic Railways of The Isle of Man
United Kingdom
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  • Take a trip on the Snaefell Mountain Railway
  • Explore historic Laxey, home of the world’s largest working waterwheel
  • Journey on the narrow-gauge Isle of Man Steam Railway
  • 5 days from £850 pp

    was £999 pp

  • Dates Available

    April 2025 - October 2026

  • Duration

    5 days

  • Depart From

    6 airports

  • Excursions

    3 included

  • Meals

    8 included

A Sprinter Mallaig Line train going along the railway in the Scottish Highlands
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Scottish Highland Railways
Scotland
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  • Rail travel from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh - a truly spectacular ride through the remote northern Highlands and alongside Loch Carron
  • Cross the Glenfinnan Viaduct, as seen in the Harry Potter films, on a train ride from Fort William to Mallaig
  • Journey on the steam-hauled Strathspey Railway through unspoilt Highland scenery and alongside the River Spey
  • 5 days from £815 pp

    was £905 pp

  • Dates Available

    April 2025 - October 2026

  • Duration

    5 days

  • Depart From

    7 airports

  • Excursions

    3 included

  • Meals

    8 included

The Yellow Train, Sejourne Bridge
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Little Trains of the Pyrenees 7 Nights
Spain, France
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  • Spend seven nights on the beautiful Costa Brava
  • Ride the Little Yellow Train to the French Pyrenees
  • Travel on the Nuria Rack Railway, which offers the only access to the year-round Spanish mountain resort
  • 8 days from £1,173 pp

    was £1,379 pp

  • Dates Available

    May 2025 - September 2026

  • Duration

    8 days

  • Depart From

    7 airports

  • Excursions

    4 included

  • Meals

    14 included

Shot of Molveno Lake in Italy, with buildings in the forefront and mountains
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The Italian Dolomites
Italy
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  • Visit to Bolzano and enjoy a cable-car ride
  • Ride the Renon narrow-gauge railway to Collabro
  • Choose to travel to delightful Trento on an optional excursion
  • 8 days from £1,067 pp

    was £1,185 pp

  • Dates Available

    May 2025 - October 2025

  • Duration

    8 days

  • Depart From

    11 airports

  • Excursions

    3 included

  • Meals

    14 included

View of Edinburgh city, with the Dugald Stewart Monument in the left forefront
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The Royal Caledonian
Scotland
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  • Stroll around the beautiful Victorian village of Ballater, located near Cairngorms National Park
  • Visit Inverness, a cultural capital, and the moving Culloden Battlefield
  • Make the most of a guided Edinburgh tour, ticking off the city’s historical highlights
  • 7 days from £1,323 pp

    was £1,469 pp

  • Dates Available

    April 2025 - October 2025

  • Duration

    7 days

  • Depart From

    1 station

  • Excursions

    14 included

  • Meals

    9 included

The Bernina Express going across a bridge, with grassy mountains in the background
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Lake Como, St Moritz and the Bernina Express
Italy
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  • Ride the Bernina Express to St Moritz
  • Discover Bellagio, "Italy's most beautiful town"
  • Enjoy a week on the shores of Italy’s most romantic lake
  • 8 days from £1,301 pp

    was £1,445 pp

  • Dates Available

    April 2025 - October 2025

  • Duration

    8 days

  • Depart From

    6 airports

  • Excursions

    3 included

  • Meals

    7 included

Bamboo Forest in Japan
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Japan Unveiled
Japan
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  • Partake in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, an ancient and spiritual practice
  • Journey to the sacred eight natural springs and traditional thatched houses of Oshino and Lake Kawaguchi
  • Immerse yourself in the energy of Japan’s electrifying capital, Tokyo on a guided tour
  • 16 days from £4,709 pp

    was £5,539 pp

  • Dates Available

    March 2025 - November 2027

  • Duration

    16 days

  • Depart From

    5 airports

  • Excursions

    11 included

  • Meals

    15 included

Exterior Of Train Passing Canadian Rockies
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Canada's Rocky Mountaineer
Canada
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  • Enjoy a journey on the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer
  • Discover Vancouver, frequently voted one of the world's best cities to live in
  • A journey along the Icefields Parkway, via sparkling Lake Louise, to Jasper
  • 11 days from £4,501 pp

    was £5,295 pp

  • Dates Available

    May 2025 - October 2026

  • Duration

    11 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Excursions

    1 included

  • Meals

    4 included

Rm18 Rgr Seton Train Exterior 1 Edit
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Five Star Alaska Cruise and the Rocky Mountaineer
United States of America, Canada
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  • A journey on the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer
  • A seven-night cruise through the Inside Passage and awe-inspiring Alaskan waters
  • Stay in Banff, the capital of the Rockies
  • 16 days from £5,270 pp

    was £6,199 pp

  • Dates Available

    May 2025 - September 2026

  • Duration

    16 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Meals

    20 included

Couple Drinking, Onboard Rocky Mountaineer
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Canada - Niagara Falls to the Rockies with Rocky Mountaineer
Canada
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  • Enjoy a journey on the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer
  • Explore Banff, the stunning capital of the Rockies
  • Gaze in awe at tumultuous Niagara Falls
  • 14 days from £4,972 pp

    was £5,849 pp

  • Dates Available

    September 2025 - October 2026

  • Duration

    14 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Excursions

    5 included

Train From Nuwara Eliya To Kandy Among Tea Plantations In The Highlands Of Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka - Temples, Safari and Beach
Sri Lanka
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  • Discover the charms of Sri Lanka’s largest city, Colombo
  • Venture into Yala National Park on a half-day game drive in search of wildlife
  • Lounge along the shores of the Indian Ocean at a five-star resort in Beruwala
  • 14 days from £2,414 pp

    was £2,839 pp

  • Dates Available

    April 2025 - November 2026

  • Duration

    14 days

  • Depart From

    2 airports

  • Excursions

    11 included

  • Meals

    22 included

Boat in Kerala
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Kerala and India's Beautiful South
India
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  • Cruise through Alleppey’s verdant backwaters on a traditional thatched houseboat
  • Marvel at the Chinese fishing nets along Kochi’s harbour
  • Take in the garden city of Bangalore and explore the elegant Summer Palace, a former residence of Mysorean ruler Tipu Sultan
  • 18 days from £2,232 pp

    was £2,625 pp

  • Dates Available

    March 2025 - November 2027

  • Duration

    18 days

  • Depart From

    2 airports

  • Excursions

    13 included

  • Meals

    32 included

Hawa Mahal Palace Of Winds, Rajasthan, India
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Beyond the Taj – Inside the Real India
India
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  • Travel by train to Udaipur, set sail across Lake Pichola and catch an evening aarti ceremony at a local temple
  • Journey around Udaipur on a guided tour, stopping at the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, and the pretty Saheliyon-ki-Bari
  • Set off on a tour of Old Delhi, where you’ll witness its most famous landmarks
  • 15 days from £2,929 pp

    was £3,445 pp

  • Dates Available

    March 2025 - November 2025

  • Duration

    15 days

  • Depart From

    2 airports

  • Excursions

    14 included

  • Meals

    30 included

Jaipur, India
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India's Rajasthan - Grand Palace and Historic Fort Stays
India
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  • Take in Delhi’s most famed historic sites by rickshaw and discover landmarks on the city’s culinary map
  • Survey the City Palace of Udaipur, Jagdish Temple, and the beautiful gardens of Saheliyon-ki of Udaipur
  • Drift across Lake Pichola on a cruise, viewing Udaipur’s shoreside palaces and temples from a different angle
  • 14 days from £2,295 pp

    was £2,699 pp

  • Dates Available

    September 2025 - November 2026

  • Duration

    14 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Excursions

    14 included

  • Meals

    26 included

Ranthambhore Tiger in India
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Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Safaris and the Taj Mahal
India
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  • Discover Mumbai on a guided tour with visits to Mani Bhavan, the Prince of Wales Museum, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, and Dhobi Ghat
  • Fly to Nagpur, the ‘Tiger Capital of India’, listen to a ‘tiger talk’ and embark on an evening nature walk through Pench National Park
  • Venture into Pench National Park on morning and afternoon safaris in search of Bengal tigers
  • 14 days from £3,235 pp

    was £3,805 pp

  • Dates Available

    November 2025 - November 2026

  • Duration

    14 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Excursions

    12 included

  • Meals

    29 included

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