The UK by train
Flight-free made easy
All transport and accommodation included
Journeys you’ll love
Created by sustainable travel experts
5 star support
Chat with your trip lead on WhatsApp
Long weekend trips in the UK by train
Cornwall’s far west
Falmouth
Take the train to pretty Falmouth with its historic harbour and great food scene. This tiny town on the Fal Estuary is a great base to see more of south west Cornwall.
The Dorset coast
Swanage
Take one of the UK’s most scenic bus routes (open-top, of course), from Bournemouth to Swanage, crossing Poole Harbour to Studland en-route.
City of York
York
Travel to the cathedral city of York to stroll the cobbled Shambles and England’s most complete medieval City wall (which circles more than 365 pubs).
Long weekend in Bath
Bath
The Romans flocked to Bath for its hot springs, and its spas are still a huge attraction – as is the Georgian architecture and Jane Austen connections.
South Downs getaway
Lewes
Explore southern England’s rolling chalk downland from the genteel East Sussex market town of Lewes (pronounced Lew-is).
Wellness weekend in Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Travel along the stunning east coast for an indulgent weekend in Aberdeen. Enjoy long walks along the golden beaches for the perfect wellness treat.
Book now:
The Isles of Scilly
The Isles of Scilly are a sub-tropical archipelago off the Cornish coast, home to some of the richest wildlife and most pristine beaches in the UK. With limited accommodation that frequently sells out years in advance, we’ve secured exclusive availability for select weekends this August of 2024. Book online below, or contact us for custom alterations.
Week-long UK holidays by train, boat and bus
West Country escape
Wells and Bath
A lovely itinerary taking in local buses. Visit Cheddar (the village and the famous gorge) and genteel Bath, where you can walk or cycle along the canal to Bristol.
Yorkshire market towns and country
Skipton, Whitby and Malton
A relaxed week taking in this grand county of market towns (and farmers’ markets), stone villages, rolling Dales and stunning east coast beaches.
North Wales adventure
Beaumaris, Betws-y-Coed and Llangollen
Travel from Manchester as far as Anglesey’s Menai Strait, before taking in a classic Snowdonia village and the heart of the scenic Dee Valley.
Dorset’s Jurassic Coast
Swanage and Corfe Castle
A beautiful week that includes bus #50 – the Purbeck Breezer – which crosses Poole Harbour, and the historic railway from Swanage to Corfe Castle.
Scotland in miniature
The Isle of Arran and Glasgow
Spend a week admiring awesome island scenery, and fill your days bagging Munros, relaxing in secluded bays and sampling whiskies.
East Highlands: Walks and whisky
Pitlochry, Inverness, Grantown-on-Spey
For all the drama of Scotland, with none of the crowds: explore Loch Ness, Speyside and Cairngorms National Park and return to London on the Caledonian Sleeper.
Multi-stop trips by train and boat
Highland adventure
Pitlochry, Inverness, Oban and Glasgow
Immerse yourself in history and nature on this journey to the Highlands. You’ll visit seaside towns with easy access to the isles, historic cities and lively villages, surrounded by hills and forest.
Yorkshire countryside
Malton, Whitby, Grassington and Skipton
Take it slow in Yorkshire’s countryside, market towns and on the glorious east coast – unique local transport options include the Coastliner bus and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
Coastal Cornwall
Penzance, St Ives and Newquay
Travel from Western Cornwall to its north coast on this journey to Penzance, St Ives and Newquay. Enjoy long walks and discover rugged coastlines, golden beaches, historic castles and wild Atlantic surf.
Explore the Jurassic Coast
Corfe Castle and Swanage
Dorset’s famous Jurassic Coast boasts the rolling countryside of the Purbeck Hills, plus Swanage and Studland with their blue flag beaches, chalk stacks.
North Wales
Llangollen, Dolgellau, Caernarfon, Betws-y-Coed and Llandudno.
Explore the River Dee, Snowdonia National Park and the Menai Strait. Hike, kayak or take a trip on a horse-drawn boat.
Slow travel in the South Downs
Rye, Lewes, Cowes, Winchester and Arundel
Spend two weeks discovering pretty villages, historic cities and rolling hills on this journey through the South Downs. Cosy up in a café or lively pub at the end of a long day of walking.
Discover our UK regions
-
Scotland
Craggy peaks and lochs on Scotland’s east coast and the Highlands & Islands, with wildlife and whisky weaved in.
-
Cornwall & Isles of Scilly
A unique light and landscape, sandy bays and hidden coves, fishing villages and a thriving food scene.
-
Yorkshire
Seaside stunner Whitby, the City of York or one of many market towns, plus brooding moors and local country pubs.
-
North Wales
Go wild swimming, hiking or kayaking in Snowdonia and Anglesey, or simply amble round historic castles and harbour towns.
-
Dorset
Explore the white cliffs and sandy bays of the UNESCO Jurassic Coast, as well as castles and heritage railways
-
South Downs
Rolling hills, pretty villages and ancient woodland in the UK’s newest national park. And don’t miss Brighton or Lewes.
-
West Country
Bath is the jewel in the crown of the West Country, but Frome and Wells are equally lovely to explore the countryside from.
-
East England and the Broads
Norwich, the Broads National Park and remote wildlife rich beaches along the North Norfolk Coast.