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Short UK breaks by train

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Top short breaks in the UK

  • Norwich and Hoveton

    Hoveton, Norwich

    The Broads is Britain’s largest and most wildlife-rich wetland. Spend a weekend exploring fens and woodlands along its gentle waterways.

  • The royal port town of Caernarfon is steeped in rich Welsh history, and famed for its formidable Caernarfon Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site built by Edward I.

  • York and Malton

    York, Malton

    An ode to God's own country. Explore York and Malton, both Yorkshire towns that inspired two classic authors: JK Rowling and Dickens.

  • Glasgow and Edinburgh

    Edinburgh, Glasgow

    Two Scottish cities. Enough galleries, restaurants, and live music to make you go back for more.

  • The Hogwarts route

    Inverness, Fort William

    Board the sleeper train to Scotland and take the famous journey across the Glenfinnan Viaduct. Explore stunning Highland scenery then take a boat along one of the many lochs nearby.

  • 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.

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