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A family firm with an ethos of honesty and integrity. Our passion for delivering quality escorted holidays by rail at great value fares along with consistently excellent customer service has stood us in good stead for over 40 years.

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UK & Ireland

Railtrail Tours - Embark on a memorable journey in the UK & Ireland with our exclusive Classic Plus collection of longer train adventures that are 10 days or more. Connect with fellow travellers and savour meticulously planned itineraries filled with amazing excursions. Immerse yourself in stunning panoramic vistas, witness incredible sights, and marvel at majestic mountain ranges.

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Grand Tour - Coastal Nostalgia in the Sunny South
From Only £1,879.00

A unique Grand Tour by Rail brimming with seaside charm, heritage steam railways, and stunning coastal vistas. Join us as we take a trip down memory lane and journey along the stunning south coast staying in Kent, Dorset, and Devon visiting many of our favourite nostalgic attractions.

Duration: 10 Days
13/09/2024
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Grand Tour - Six Wonders of the Waterways
From Only £1,545.00

Rail holiday to explore the six wonders of the waterways Take a unique rail journey with Railtrail's Grand Tours. Explore Six Wonders of the Waterways including Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, Anderton boatlift, Ironbridge Gorge and more!

Duration: 10 Days
14/09/2024
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Grand Tour - Derry To Kerry
From Only £2,219.00

Here is our recreation of Palin's second "Great Railway Journey" from 'Derry to Kerry'! Experience the fabulous line from Coleraine to Londonderry and the scenic East Coast Line from Dublin to Wexford, enjoy the contrasts of Belfast, Dublin, Waterford, and Tralee, and wonder at the natural beauty of the Causeway Coast and the Ring of Kerry, all rounded off with a final shindig in Dublin. Cead Mile Failte!

Duration: 12 Days
19/09/2024
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Grand Tour - Wales Coast to Coast
From Only £2,035.00

Another unique Grand Tour by Rail, visiting some of our best loved hotels, crossing Wales from coast to coast. From our bases in Carmarthen, Llandrindod, and Llandudno we tick off more steam and heritage railways than you could imagine, plus we bask in the wonderful scenery of the valleys, mountains, and coasts.

Duration: 12 Days
26/09/2024
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Wonders of the Waterways
From Only £1,875.00

Explore the wonders of the waterways on this fantastic tour starting at the very heart of the industrial revolution and discovering the masterpieces of Victorian engineering with boat trips and steam trains galore. Cruise remarkable canals, tunnels, and aqueducts, visit famous locations and fascinating museums, and steam nostalgia on scenic railway journeys.

Duration: 10 Days
07/06/2025 and
13/09/2025
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Land's End to John O'Groats
From Only £3,690.00

Experience a fantastic coast to coast adventure from Land's End to John O'Groats crossing three countries with many of the UK's greatest scenic rail journeys along the way. Journey through England, Scotland, and Wales visiting iconic locations, exploring beautiful cities, and discovering picturesque scenery on a tour that has it all!

Duration: 14 Days
04/09/2025
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UK, Euro & Worldwide 2024

Award Winning rail holidays in the UK, Europe & Worldwide, departing in 2024

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The Cream of Cornish Coasts & Country
From Price: £795.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 19/09/2024
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Canals, Steam & Historic Chester
From Price: £639.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 09/09/2024
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Dorset Coast & Isle of Wight Steam
From Price: £780.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 16/09/2024
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Forest of Dean Steam & the Wye Valley
From Price: £689.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 09/09/2024
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Festive Highlands Tartan & Taster
From Price: £529.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 03/12/2024
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Grand Tour - Coastal Nostalgia in the Sunny South
From Price: £1,879.00
Duration: 10 Days
Departure Date: 13/09/2024
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Grand Tour - Derry To Kerry
From Price: £2,219.00
Duration: 12 Days
Departure Date: 19/09/2024
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Grand Tour - Six Wonders of the Waterways
From Price: £1,545.00
Duration: 10 Days
Departure Date: 14/09/2024
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Grand Tour - The Transpyrenean
From Price: £2,905.00
Duration: 15 Days
Departure Date: 14/09/2024
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Grand Tour - Wales Coast to Coast
From Price: £2,035.00
Duration: 12 Days
Departure Date: 26/09/2024
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Highland Adventure
From Price: £659.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 23/09/2024
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Golden Highlander
From Price: £799.00
Duration: 5 Days
2 dates available
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Highland Rail Voyager
From Price: £470.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 21/10/2024
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Harrogate New Year Celebration
From Price: £609.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 30/12/2024
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Harrogate Christmas Celebration
From Price: £819.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 23/12/2024
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Heart of Wales Steam & the Brecon Beacons
From Price: £710.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 12/09/2024
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Harz Mountains Steam - the jewel of Germany
From Price: £1,475.00
Duration: 7 Days
Departure Date: 14/09/2024
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Isle of Man Explorer
From Price: £739.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 26/09/2024
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Ironbridge Victorian Christmas
From Price: £475.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 05/12/2024
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Jersey, Guernsey, Herm & Sark
From Price: £1,850.00
Duration: 9 Days
Departure Date: 19/09/2024
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Nostalgic Lakeland Railways & Cumbria
From Price: £749.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 26/09/2024
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The Orkney & Shetland Explorer
From Price: £1,529.00
Duration: 7 Days
Departure Date: 11/09/2024
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Picturesque Pitlochry & The Enchanted Forest
From Price: £869.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 14/10/2024
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Royal Berkshire, Oxford & Christmas Castles
From Price: £975.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 03/12/2024
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Romantic Highlander
From Price: £1,049.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 24/09/2024
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Step Back in Tyne - Discover the North East
From Price: £639.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 23/09/2024
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Scottish Steam, Malt & Ale Trail
From Price: £759.00
Duration: 5 Days
Departure Date: 19/09/2024
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Swiss Christmas Snow Train Adventure
From Price: £1,975.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 22/12/2024
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Scotland's Far North, Shetland & Orkney
From Price: £1,469.00
Duration: 6 Days
Departure Date: 25/09/2024
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Spectacular Scotland at Christmas
From Price: £1,169.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 20/12/2024
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Eastern USA Fall Colours Steam (Flight Inclusive)
From Price: £4,289.00
Duration: 13 Days
Departure Date: 02/10/2024
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Eastern USA Fall Colours Steam (Ground Only)
From Price: £3,399.00
Duration: 12 Days
Departure Date: 02/10/2024
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Roses Battle By Steam-Settle & Carlisle Line
From Price: £1,099.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 09/09/2024
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Swiss Glacier Express and the Bernina
From Price: £2,599.00
Duration: 9 Days
Departure Date: 18/09/2024
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Switzerland Steam-Powered Six
From Price: £2,345.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 21/09/2024
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Wonderful Wales
From Price: £1,085.00
Duration: 6 Days
Departure Date: 09/09/2024
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Yorkshire Gold - Steam, Coast & Country
From Price: £1,339.00
Duration: 8 Days
Departure Date: 08/09/2024
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Yuletide Yorkshire
From Price: £545.00
Duration: 4 Days
Departure Date: 21/11/2024

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21 The Smithfield Centre, Leek
Staffordshire Moorlands, ST13 5JW
01538 382323
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