whether you’re keen to take in more scenery, or just want to fly less, trains can offer extraordinary opportunities for new experiences. And you don’t have to go far or splash out either – there are some fantastic and affordable journeys right here in the UK. Need inspiration? Here are some iconic short- and long-haul train trips to whet your appetite.
EPIC DAY TRIPS
West Highland Line
This beautiful area’s terrain is notoriously difficult to navigate by car, with narrow roads made more challenging by hairpin bends and blind summits. So make things easier for yourself by taking one of the West Highland Line trains, from which you can effortlessly enjoy all the same stunning views, including serene Loch Lomond and the rugged and wild Rannoch Moor.
Note there are two destinations on this route. Both head north from Glasgow until Crianlarich, but there the line splits. Then one branch trundles westwards towards the coast of Oban, while the other continues north, taking you to Fort William and then Mallaig for the
