UK Rail Tour

From glorious mountains to rolling hills and rugged coastlines, the UK is the perfect destination for a scenic getaway and thanks to the comprehensive rail network it has never been easier to enjoy the UK by train.

Our custom UK rail tours allow you to not only discover the most popular UK towns and cities but also the stunning green countryside and natural landscapes that the UK is famous for. We also have a range of UK steam train tours available, including tours through Yorkshire and Wales.

Below you will find itineraries for our most popular "UK by rail" vacations, which are designed to give you some ideas of what is possible on your custom UK vacation. Please keep in mind that all our UK rail tours and vacations are customized to your requirements, meaning that the locations, number of nights and activities are all flexible. To find out more about our range of exclusive UK rail tours, contact a member of our dedicated team on 1-347-594-5500 or click here to send an online inquiry.

Yorkshire by Steam Train: From $499 per person

Trip Highlights

• Historic sights in York
• Visit to the North Yorkshire Moors
• Ride on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway
• Ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Detailed Description

Places visited (4 nights): Harrogate, York, North Yorkshire Moors, Worth Valley, Brontës

Departure dates and prices: Dates are flexible and customizable for private departures. Prices vary depending on the season and star of accommodation chosen, and prices start from $499 per person - please contact us for a personalized quote

Best for... Steam Trains / Culture / History / Natural Scenery

Detailed itinerary:

Yorkshire is famed for its rugged landscape and glorious Yorkshire Dales and Moors, and it also boasts some beautiful natural coastlines, which are home to rare wildlife and birds. It is a wonderful region of the UK to discover and this special UK rail tour allows you to enjoy your journey on a glorious and evocative steam train. Highlights on the tour include historic York, Whitby Bay and the Brontë country. This UK rail tour includes as standard:

• Return flights
• Train transfer to Harrogate, where your journey through Yorkshire begins
• 4 nights in a 4 star hotel, including breakfast and evening meals
• Stops in Harrogate, York, the North Yorkshire Moors (including Whitby), Worth Valley and the Brontës
• Train rides on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Optional extras include hotel room upgrades and door-to-door luggage collection and delivery for your comfort and convenience. You can also extend your UK vacation to include other cities in the UK, Ireland and Europe.

Railway Discoveries in Wales: From $699 per person

Trip Highlights

• Tickets to three Heritage Railway lines
• Stops in Llandudno and Portmeirion
• Horse-drawn boat ride
• Guided tour of Caernarfon Castle

Detailed Description

Places visited (5 nights): Llandudno, Portmeirion

Departure dates and prices: Dates are flexible and customizable for private departures. Prices vary depending on the season and star of accommodation chosen, and prices start from $699 per person - please contact us for a personalized quote

Best for... Steam Trains / Culture / History / Natural Scenery

Detailed itinerary:

Wales is a particularly special part of the UK. It is a principality, with its own language, parliament and culture, and is well regarded for it friendly local people, epic mountains, stunning castles and peaceful canals. Wales is a delightful discovery and this special UK rail tour allows you to enjoy your journey on a glorious steam train. Highlights on this North Wales rail tour include the mountains of Snowdonia, Portmeirion, a guided tour of Caernarfon Castle (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and a horse-drawn boat trip along the Llangollen Canal. This tour includes as standard:

• Return flights
• Train transfer to Llandudno, where your journey through Wales begins
• 5 nights in a 3 star hotel, including breakfast and evening meals
• Tickets for three Heritage Railways (Llangollen Steam Railway, Welsh Highland Railway and Ffestiniog Mountain Railway)
• Stops in Llandudno and Portmeirion
• Horse-drawn boat trip on the Llangollen Canal
• Guided tour of Caernarfon Castle

Optional extras include hotel room upgrades and door-to-door luggage collection and delivery for your comfort and convenience. You can also extend your UK rail vacation to include other cities in the UK, Ireland and Europe.

London & Edinburgh by Rail

Trip Highlights

• Time visiting London's historic and royal attractions
• Optional private guided tour of London
• High-speed train transfer between London and Edinburgh
• Free time to discover Edinburgh's charming Scottish attractions
• Optional day trip to the Scottish Highlands, including Loch Ness

Detailed Description

Places visited: London (4 nights), Edinburgh (4 nights)

Departure dates and prices: Dates are flexible and customizable for private departures. Prices vary depending on the season and star of accommodation chosen, and prices start from $2700 per person - please contact us for a personalized quote

Best for... City Vibrancy / Culture / History / Royal Attractions

Detailed itinerary:

London: One of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world, London has a vibrant atmosphere that seamlessly mixes modern comforts and architecture with ancient history, monuments and royal culture. Popular London attractions include Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, Buckingham Palaces, the London Tower and Tower Bridge, and as a part of our tailored UK vacation service, we can arrange a guided tour of the main attractions before whisking you away on a high-speed train to Edinburgh.

Edinburgh: Scotland's capital brings rugged charm to this twin-center UK vacation, as well as ancient attractions, such as the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. As a part of our tailored UK vacation planning service, we can arrange a day trip to the Scottish Highlands for you, so you can discover rare natural beauty, including the mysterious Loch Ness. You can also enjoy some authentic Scotch whisky while in Edinburgh, as well as local cuisine, such as haggis, for a truly unique experience on your rail vacation in the UK.

This tour includes as standard a train transfer from London to Edinburgh, which takes less than 5 hours, giving you more time to enjoy the city sights. This package includes:

• Return flights
• Airport transfers to/from your hotel
• 4 nights in London: choose from 3, 4 or 5 star accommodation
• Train transfer from London to Edinburgh on a comfortable, modern train
• 4 nights in Edinburgh: choose from 3, 4 or 5 star accommodation

Optional extras include guided city tours, hop-on/hop-off bus tours, day trips to famous UK landmarks, such as Stonehenge, tickets for the London Eye, whisky tours in Edinburgh, tours of the Scottish Highlands and a day trip to Loch Ness. You can also extend your UK vacation to include other cities in the UK, Ireland and Europe. Whatever you want from your UK rail tour, we can achieve it. Please contact us to find out more.

The Scottish Highlands: From $699 per person (available with modern rail and steam train)

Trip Highlights

• Beautiful natural scenery in the Scottish Highlands
• Ride on the Jacobite Steam Train
• Journey on the Strathspey Steam Railway
• Train ride along the Cairngorm Mountain Railway

Detailed Description

Places visited: Edinburgh, the Queen's View, Aviemore, Pitlochry, Blair Atholl

Departure dates and prices: Dates are flexible and customizable for private departures. Prices vary depending on the season and star of accommodation chosen, and prices start from $699 per person - please contact us for a personalized quote

Best for... Steam Trains / Culture / History / Natural Scenery

Detailed itinerary:

The Scottish Highlands feature some of the most beautiful natural scenery in all of the UK and include fields decorated with purple heather, tranquil lakes, peaceful glens and epic mountain peaks. The Highlands are a must-see on any UK vacation and this special UK rail tour allows you to enjoy part of your journey on a glorious steam train. Highlights on the tour include Edinburgh, the Queen’s View, Aviemore, Pitlochry and Blair Atholl. This UK rail tour includes as standard:

• Return flights
• Airport transfers to/from your hotel in Edinburgh
• 5 nights’ accommodation, including breakfast and selected evening meals
• Stops in Edinburgh, the Queen’s View, Aviemore, Pitlochry and Blair Atholl
• Train rides on the Jacobite Steam Train, the Strathspey Steam Railway and the Cairngorm Mountain Railway

Optional extras include hotel room upgrades and door-to-door luggage collection and delivery for your comfort and convenience. You can also extend your UK vacation to include other cities in the UK, Ireland and Europe.

To find out more about our range of exclusive UK rail tours, contact a member of our dedicated team on 1-347-594-5500 or click here to send an online inquiry.