Railway journey holidays
The wise old adage about how it’s not always the destination but more the journey you take that makes all the difference couldn’t be more apt for railway journey holidays. Epic odysseys such as the Trans-Mongolian Railway or discovering the highest of the Highlands in Scotland are trips of a lifetime for many people. Films, books and TV shows that feature train journeys are guaranteed hits. But so are the real thing. You just have to get out there and try it.
35 Railway journey holidays found
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
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
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: 13 Aug, 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: 13 Aug, 03 Sep, 06 Sep, 13 Sep, 17 Sep, 20 Sep, 24 Sep, 15 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 13 Aug, 03 Sep, 06 Sep, 13 Sep, 17 Sep, 20 Sep, 24 Sep, 15 Oct
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
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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.
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
Hong Kong to Istanbul by train holiday
Journey from Hong Kong to Istanbul in 3 weeks by rail
From £7,655 to £7,790 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 28 Apr, 11 Aug
Malaysia to Mongolia by train holiday
Ride the rails from Malaysia to Mongolia
From £8,660 to £8,845 24 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 15 Apr, 12 Aug
Jakarta to Bali by train holiday
Discover Java by rail and relax on Balinese beaches
From £2,745 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 26 Sep
2027: 29 May, 25 Sep
2027: 29 May, 25 Sep
London to Algeria by rail and sea
Travel across Europe to Algeria by rail and sea
From £4,950 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 23 Jul
London to the Baltics and back by train
Travel the Baltic States by rail and sea
From £5,450 14 days including return by train
Small group travel:
2027: 12 Aug
Singapore to London by train holiday
Malay Peninsular to Central London in 61 days
From £22,500 61 days ex flights
Small group travel
Maharajahs Express luxury rail holiday in India
The Maharaja Express travelling in style to a new level.
From £2,995 to £3,450 5 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
London to Istanbul by rail holiday
Cross the width of Europe by train, from England to Turkey
From £5,550 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 10 Sep
2028: 5 May, 8 Sep
2028: 5 May, 8 Sep
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London to Uzbekistan by rail holiday
Epic rail adventure from London to Central Asia
From £18,900 4 weeks ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 14 Mar
Beijing to Shanghai tour in China
Discover the delights of China's north
From £745 to £1,070 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 19 Aug, 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: 19 Aug, 16 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 19 Aug, 16 Sep
Norway by train winter holiday
Sustainable winter magic by train in Norway
From NKr30,500 to NKr35,000 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made from mid December to mid March
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
Northern India culture and wildlife holiday
Northern India cultural and wildlife highlights by rail
From £1,765£1,460 to £1,925 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 14 Nov, 16 Nov, 18 Nov, 19 Dec
2027: 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 27 Mar, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 8 Nov, 13 Nov, 16 Nov, 11 Dec, 18 Dec
2027: 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 6 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 6 Mar, 27 Mar, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 8 Nov, 13 Nov, 16 Nov, 11 Dec, 18 Dec
Up to £400 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 03 Oct, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 14 Nov, 16 Nov, 18 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 03 Oct, 10 Oct, 24 Oct, 14 Nov, 16 Nov, 18 Nov
The Essence of China vacation
Explore cultural & religious heritage
From £2,835 to £3,720 19 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 12 Oct, 13 Oct, 19 Oct, 23 Oct, 26 Oct, 27 Oct, 30 Oct, 2 Nov, 3 Nov, 9 Nov, 10 Nov
2027: 9 Mar, 12 Mar, 15 Mar, 16 Mar, 22 Mar, 23 Mar, 29 Mar, 30 Mar, 2 Apr, 5 Apr, 6 Apr, 9 Apr, 10 Apr, 12 Apr, 13 Apr, 7 May, 10 May, 11 May, 17 May, 18 May, 25 May, 31 May, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 23 Aug, 31 Aug, 3 Sep, 4 Sep, 6 Sep, 7 Sep, 10 Sep, 11 Sep, 13 Sep, 14 Sep, 8 Oct, 11 Oct ...
2027: 9 Mar, 12 Mar, 15 Mar, 16 Mar, 22 Mar, 23 Mar, 29 Mar, 30 Mar, 2 Apr, 5 Apr, 6 Apr, 9 Apr, 10 Apr, 12 Apr, 13 Apr, 7 May, 10 May, 11 May, 17 May, 18 May, 25 May, 31 May, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 23 Aug, 31 Aug, 3 Sep, 4 Sep, 6 Sep, 7 Sep, 10 Sep, 11 Sep, 13 Sep, 14 Sep, 8 Oct, 11 Oct ...
Late availability on these dates: 12 Oct, 13 Oct, 19 Oct, 23 Oct, 26 Oct, 27 Oct, 30 Oct, 02 Nov, 03 Nov, 09 Nov, 10 Nov
China highlights tour
Short culture-filled adventure in China
From £1,220 to £1,510 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 2 Sep, 4 Sep, 7 Sep, 9 Sep, 11 Sep, 14 Sep, 18 Sep, 10 Oct, 12 Oct, 17 Oct, 19 Oct, 24 Oct, 26 Oct, 28 Oct, 30 Oct, 2 Nov, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 5 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec, 28 Dec, 31 Dec
2027: 9 Jan, 18 Feb, 6 Mar, 11 Mar, 13 Mar, 18 Mar, 20 Mar, 22 Mar, 25 Mar, 27 Mar, 29 Mar, 31 Mar, 3 Apr, 7 Apr, 9 Apr, 12 Apr, 14 Apr, 17 Apr, 19 Apr, 21 Apr, 24 Apr, 6 May, 12 May, 14 May, 17 May, 19 May, 24 May, 31 May ...
2027: 9 Jan, 18 Feb, 6 Mar, 11 Mar, 13 Mar, 18 Mar, 20 Mar, 22 Mar, 25 Mar, 27 Mar, 29 Mar, 31 Mar, 3 Apr, 7 Apr, 9 Apr, 12 Apr, 14 Apr, 17 Apr, 19 Apr, 21 Apr, 24 Apr, 6 May, 12 May, 14 May, 17 May, 19 May, 24 May, 31 May ...
Up to £60 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 02 Sep, 04 Sep, 07 Sep, 09 Sep, 11 Sep, 14 Sep, 18 Sep, 10 Oct, 12 Oct, 17 Oct, 19 Oct, 24 Oct, 26 Oct, 28 Oct, 30 Oct, 02 Nov, 07 Nov, 14 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 02 Sep, 04 Sep, 07 Sep, 09 Sep, 11 Sep, 14 Sep, 18 Sep, 10 Oct, 12 Oct, 17 Oct, 19 Oct, 24 Oct, 26 Oct, 28 Oct, 30 Oct, 02 Nov, 07 Nov, 14 Nov
China history & heritage tour, tailor made
Imperial history, ancient architecture & martial arts culture
From €3,242 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
China overland holiday, Tibetan Plateau & pandas
Explore China off the beaten track
From €3,919 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
China tailormade holiday with Chongqing & Zhangjiajie
Explore urban & natural highlights via high-speed rail
From €3,228 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Scandinavia rail and fjords small group tour
Explore diverse landscapes and vibrant cities of Scandinavia
From £4,320 to £4,395 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 2 Sep
2027: 19 May, 2 Jun, 16 Jun, 7 Jul, 28 Jul, 11 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep
2027: 19 May, 2 Jun, 16 Jun, 7 Jul, 28 Jul, 11 Aug, 1 Sep, 15 Sep, 29 Sep
Late availability on these dates: 02 Sep
China 10 day holiday, food & heritage
Explore Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu and Shanghai
From €2,791 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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
Shanghai to Bangkok by train
Discover the highlights of China and Laos by rail
From £6,490 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2027: 18 Oct
Buenos Aires to Lima by rail and road
Epic overland journey from Argentina to Peru
From £8,850 25 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 8 Nov
Italy and Switzerland rail holiday
Scenic Rail Journey
From €5,240 to €7,880 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
