UK & Ireland Classic Rail Tours
Railtrail Tours – Discover our best-selling Classic rail holidays in the UK & Ireland
Travel by train through some of the most iconic routes and breathtaking landscapes across the UK and Ireland. Our Classic rail holidays combine scenic rail journeys with visits to top attractions, offering the perfect way to experience the charm, history, and natural beauty of these remarkable destinations.
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Festive Highlands Tartan & Taster - 2025
Enjoy a delightful pre-Christmas tour of the spectacular Scottish Highlands packed with fantastic attractions and amazing rail journeys. Discover picturesque scenery from the comfort of your seat, experience Scotland's "Great Railway Journey of the World", and journey on the West Highland Line across the magnificent Glenfinnan Viaduct. Visit the Eilean Donan Castle, tour the Ben Nevis Distillery, and indulge in true Scottish hospitality and entertainment.
Departure Dates
2nd December 20255 Days from
£625 Per person
Deck the Halls in County Durham - 2025
Enjoy a fantastically festive tour to Durham to experience the magic of Christmas from a bygone time. Soak in the festive atmosphere at the incredible Living Museum at Beamish, visit Auckland Castle in all its Christmas glory, and discover a monumental Neapolitan Nativity. Explore the world's first railway town and its unique museum collection plus enjoy free time in the historical city of Durham to create Christmas memories.
Departure Dates
8th December 20254 Days from
£500 Per person
Winchester Christmas Celebration - 2025
Experience the festive season in style on this relaxing tour in the historic city of Winchester staying in the elegant Winchester Royal Hotel. Explore this medieval city, visit the magnificent Cathedral in all its festive glory, discover the iconic Spinnaker Tower, and indulge in a wonderful, traditional Christmas Day lunch.
Departure Dates
23rd December 20255 Days from
£1,190 Per person
Twixmas in Dumfries & Galloway - 2025
Enjoy a relaxing Twixmas break to picturesque Scotland and unwind post-Christmas. Journey through the scenic forests of Dumfries and Galloway, visit the historic Globe Inn, and indulge in a whisky tasting at an award-winning distillery. Explore the seaside town of Ayr, experience true Scottish hospitality and entertainment, and make the most of the festive season.
Departure Dates
27th December 20254 Days from
£585 Per person
Chiltern Hills & Thames Valley Steam - 2026
Full steam ahead on this action-packed tour in the beautiful Chiltern Hills featuring no less than ten heritage railways including steam, narrow-gauge, and miniature railways. Steam nostalgia on unique and charming lines, explore locomotive collections at fascinating museums, and visit the quirky Fancott Arms.
Departure Dates
2nd April 20266 Days from
£995 Per person
Scottish Steam, Malt & Ale Trail - 2026
Build up a head of steam and uncover Scotland's heritage from a different angle. Steam through the Highlands on the nostalgic Strathspey Railway, experience the scenic Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway, sail through the sky on the remarkable Falkirk Wheel, and enjoy a cruise on Loch Katrine. Visit the magnificent equine sculptures of The Kelpies and the fantastic Stirling Castle plus indulge in a whisky distillery tour and a brewery tasting.
Departure Dates
16th April 2026, 14th May 2026, 11th June 2026, 16th July 2026, 24th September 20266 Days from
£1,099 Per person