Rail holidays
Railways are like moving stories. They weren’t built for tourists originally, but for transporting food, workers or minerals. As you sit back and are transported across India or Japan, along Halong Bay or the West Highland Way, you can see history unfold in front of your eyes. Similarly, every passenger has a story on that train too. They are great places to people watch, or people meet, before stepping off into some of the world's most interesting places.
134 Rail holidays found
Grand rail tour of Scotland
A leisurely self-guided trip touring Highlands and islands
From £3,390 to £3,495 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Can be booked at any time, the best times to travel are between April to the end of October
Balkans rail holiday
Travel through seven countries in the Balkans.
From £3,260£3,060 to £3,295 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep
2027: 1 May, 15 May, 5 Jun, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep
2027: 1 May, 15 May, 5 Jun, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep
Up to £200 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 29 Aug, 05 Sep, 19 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 29 Aug, 05 Sep, 19 Sep
Rajasthan tours by rail, India
Discover the evocative northern province of Rajasthan
From £1,145£972 to £1,420 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 13 Sep, 18 Sep, 20 Sep, 25 Sep, 27 Sep, 1 Oct, 2 Oct, 4 Oct, 6 Oct, 8 Oct, 11 Oct, 16 Oct, 17 Oct, 18 Oct, 20 Oct, 23 Oct, 29 Oct, 30 Oct, 1 Nov, 3 Nov, 5 Nov, 8 Nov, 10 Nov, 12 Nov, 13 Nov, 14 Nov, 15 Nov, 20 Nov, 23 Nov, 27 Nov, 29 Nov, 1 Dec, 4 Dec, 8 Dec, 17 Dec, 18 Dec, 22 Dec, 24 Dec, 27 Dec, 31 Dec
2027: 1 Jan, 3 Jan, 7 Jan, 10 Jan, 12 Jan, 15 Jan, 17 Jan, 19 Jan, 22 Jan, 24 Jan, 26 Jan, 27 Jan, 29 Jan, 31 Jan ...
2027: 1 Jan, 3 Jan, 7 Jan, 10 Jan, 12 Jan, 15 Jan, 17 Jan, 19 Jan, 22 Jan, 24 Jan, 26 Jan, 27 Jan, 29 Jan, 31 Jan ...
Up to £250 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 13 Sep, 18 Sep, 20 Sep, 25 Sep, 27 Sep, 01 Oct, 02 Oct, 04 Oct, 06 Oct, 08 Oct, 11 Oct, 16 Oct, 17 Oct, 18 Oct, 20 Oct, 23 Oct, 29 Oct, 30 Oct, 01 Nov, 03 Nov, 05 Nov, 08 Nov, 10 Nov, 12 Nov, 13 Nov,...
Late availability on these dates: 13 Sep, 18 Sep, 20 Sep, 25 Sep, 27 Sep, 01 Oct, 02 Oct, 04 Oct, 06 Oct, 08 Oct, 11 Oct, 16 Oct, 17 Oct, 18 Oct, 20 Oct, 23 Oct, 29 Oct, 30 Oct, 01 Nov, 03 Nov, 05 Nov, 08 Nov, 10 Nov, 12 Nov, 13 Nov,...
London to the Balkans and back by rail & sea
Flight free return trip to Albania, Balkans & Italy
From £4,995 to £5,280 14 days including return by train
Small group travel:
2027: 16 Apr, 27 Aug
2028: 14 Apr
2028: 14 Apr
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Scotland highlights by train
Rail journey across mainland Scotland
From £1,845 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Western Canada holiday, rail and Rockies
Rockies, Whistler & Vancouver Island by car & rail
From £6,250 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Japan golden route holiday
9-night classic Japan trip: Tokyo, Fuji, Kyoto
From £2,200 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Copenhagen to Oslo small group holiday
Discover stylish Scandinavia
From £2,060£1,887 to £2,680 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 23 Aug, 27 Aug, 30 Aug, 3 Sep, 6 Sep, 18 Oct, 15 Nov, 6 Dec
2027: 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 13 May, 16 May, 20 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 10 Jun, 13 Jun, 17 Jun, 20 Jun, 24 Jun, 27 Jun, 1 Jul, 4 Jul, 8 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 22 Jul, 25 Jul, 29 Jul, 1 Aug, 3 Aug, 5 Aug, 8 Aug, 12 Aug, 15 Aug, 19 Aug, 22 Aug, 26 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct
2028: 26 Mar, 9 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr ...
2027: 11 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 13 May, 16 May, 20 May, 23 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 10 Jun, 13 Jun, 17 Jun, 20 Jun, 24 Jun, 27 Jun, 1 Jul, 4 Jul, 8 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 22 Jul, 25 Jul, 29 Jul, 1 Aug, 3 Aug, 5 Aug, 8 Aug, 12 Aug, 15 Aug, 19 Aug, 22 Aug, 26 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct
2028: 26 Mar, 9 Apr, 23 Apr, 30 Apr ...
Up to £350 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 23 Aug, 27 Aug, 30 Aug, 03 Sep, 06 Sep, 18 Oct, 15 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 23 Aug, 27 Aug, 30 Aug, 03 Sep, 06 Sep, 18 Oct, 15 Nov
Railway tour of Morocco
Rediscover Morocco's greatest Imperial Cities by rail.
From £795 to £950 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Scotland by railway holiday
Experience authentic Scotland independently and car-free
From £1,630 to £1,695 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made from April to the end of October.
Japan small group holiday by bullet train
Explore Japan’s golden route and the Japan Alps
From £4,490 to £5,930 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep
2027: 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 19 Jun
2027: 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr, 8 May, 15 May, 22 May, 29 May, 19 Jun
Book by 30 September and travel before 31 December 2026 to get £1,000 off when you travel as two (partner, sister, best friend).
South India tour by bus & rail
Head to the beaches and backwaters of southern India.
From £595 to £1,015 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 4 Nov, 6 Nov, 18 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 19 Dec, 30 Dec
2027: 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 26 Mar, 30 Apr, 14 May, 4 Jun, 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 17 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 10 Dec, 17 Dec, 28 Dec
2028: 1 Jan, 7 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar ...
2027: 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 22 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 26 Feb, 5 Mar, 12 Mar, 26 Mar, 30 Apr, 14 May, 4 Jun, 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 22 Oct, 29 Oct, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 17 Nov, 19 Nov, 26 Nov, 10 Dec, 17 Dec, 28 Dec
2028: 1 Jan, 7 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 21 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb, 25 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar ...
Up to £90 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 18 Sep, 02 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 04 Nov, 06 Nov, 18 Nov, 20 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 18 Sep, 02 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 04 Nov, 06 Nov, 18 Nov, 20 Nov
Rural China cultural holiday, tailor made
See traditional village life in mountainous Guizhou & Yangshuo
From €2,667 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
China tour by bullet train, Shanghai to Hong Kong
Visit the highlights of hidden China, from nature to culture
From £1,975 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way
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West Highlands guided rail tour in Scotland
Discover Scotland's Highlands & distinctive islands by train
From £2,775 to £2,895 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 27 Sep
2027: 16 May, 12 Sep
2027: 16 May, 12 Sep
China 2 week holiday by rail
Explore Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Guilin and Shanghai
From US $3,004 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Ireland holiday by train
Discover contrasts of Dublin, Galway and Belfast, car-free
From £1,095 to £1,795 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Bulgaria holiday by train, self guided
Self-guided trip by slow-ride train through best of Bulgaria
From €1,390 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip is seld guided
The Silk Road small group tour
Discover the Silk Road in Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and China
From £3,049£2,839 to £3,699 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 3 Sep, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 17 Sep, 20 Sep, 24 Sep, 15 Oct
2027: 8 Apr, 22 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 16 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 15 Jul, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 5 Sep, 9 Sep, 12 Sep, 16 Sep, 19 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct
2027: 8 Apr, 22 Apr, 6 May, 13 May, 16 May, 20 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 15 Jul, 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 5 Sep, 9 Sep, 12 Sep, 16 Sep, 19 Sep, 23 Sep, 7 Oct, 14 Oct
Up to £310 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 03 Sep, 06 Sep, 13 Sep, 17 Sep, 20 Sep, 24 Sep, 15 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 03 Sep, 06 Sep, 13 Sep, 17 Sep, 20 Sep, 24 Sep, 15 Oct
Kyushu and Shikoku island tour in Japan
Deep cultural immersion in lesser visited Japan
From £4,689£4,319 to £5,089 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 26 Sep, 7 Nov
2027: 21 Mar, 11 Apr, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov
2027: 21 Mar, 11 Apr, 26 Sep, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov
Up to £370 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 26 Sep, 07 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 26 Sep, 07 Nov
Istanbul to Hong Kong by train holiday
Journey the Silk Road by rail from Istanbul to Hong Kong
From £11,575 to £11,865 32 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 19 Apr, 6 Sep
Wales tour by train
Spend a fabulous fortnight on the rails in Wales
From £3,795 to £3,955 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Italy highlights tour
Discover iconic places, local traditions, and tasty food
From €2,320 to €2,920 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Uzbekistan small group tour
Explore cities and landscapes of the ancient Silk Road
From £3,149 to £3,299 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 16 Oct
2027: 26 Mar, 9 Apr, 23 Apr, 7 May, 21 May, 28 May, 11 Jun, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct
2027: 26 Mar, 9 Apr, 23 Apr, 7 May, 21 May, 28 May, 11 Jun, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 04 Sep, 18 Sep, 16 Oct
South India by rail holiday
Rail trip visiting Kerala and Tamil Nadu
From £3,330 19 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made to suit your dates and requirements.
Beijing to Shanghai tour in China
Discover the delights of China's north
From £745 to £1,060£1,010 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 16 Sep, 25 Nov
2027: 20 Mar, 10 Apr, 16 Apr, 13 May, 18 Jun, 10 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 15 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov, 25 Dec
2028: 18 Mar, 8 Apr, 14 Apr, 11 May, 16 Jun, 8 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 13 Oct, 21 Oct, 11 Nov, 23 Dec
2027: 20 Mar, 10 Apr, 16 Apr, 13 May, 18 Jun, 10 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 10 Sep, 17 Sep, 15 Oct, 23 Oct, 13 Nov, 25 Dec
2028: 18 Mar, 8 Apr, 14 Apr, 11 May, 16 Jun, 8 Jul, 5 Aug, 19 Aug, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 13 Oct, 21 Oct, 11 Nov, 23 Dec
Up to £50 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 16 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 16 Sep
Honshu holiday by rail, Japan
Scenic rail journey through Japan’s cities and mountains
From £11,965 17 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Japan gastronomic adventure holiday
Food focused adventure through Japan’s cities & countryside
From £7,475 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Korea by rail tailor made tour
The best of Korea connected by rail
From £3,455 to £4,480 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Luxury Norway fjords rail and glacier cruise
Luxury Norway fjords rail and glacier cruise adventure
From £8,025 to £12,040 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made between May-Sept
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