Early Bird Discounts
Railtrail’s Early Bird Discounts reward travellers who book ahead with £100 off per person on selected Classic, Classic Plus, and Luxury Collection tours. Available on our most popular departures, these savings offer great value and the best choice of dates making them ideal for those who like to plan ahead before a tour sells out.
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Bavarian Steam Spectacular - 2027
Based in the beautifully traditional German city of Augsburg, enjoy a fantastic steam and heritage tour that will appeal to enthusiasts and partners alike featuring a mainline steam run to the spectacular Bavarian Steam Festival based in the original engine shed at Nordlingen. Discover rarely visited, charming, narrow-gauge railways, enjoy a vintage tram charter, and spend evenings at leisure to stroll historic streets and explore Augsburg.
Departure Dates
5th May 20275 Days from
£1,150 Per person
Supreme Steam in Staffordshire - 2027
Experience the supreme steam of Staffordshire on this action-packed tour featuring no less than eight heritage railways including steam, narrow-gauge, and miniature railways. Explore fantastic summer events, steam nostalgia through Staffordshire's 'Little Switzerland', and discover fascinating locomotive collections on a tour that has it all!
Departure Dates
3rd June 20275 Days from
£799 Per person
Alnwick & Chillingham - Castles of Northumbria - 2027
Discover the magnificent castles of Northumbria on this short-break tour staying in the heart of historic Alnwick. Visit the legendary Chillingham Castle and tour its turbulent past, discover the magnificent Alnwick Castle and stroll the beautiful Alnwick Gardens, and immerse yourself in the Golden Age of Northumbria with a tour and tasting at Ad Gefrin Anglo Saxon Museum & Distillery.
Departure Dates
5th June 20274 Days from
£749 Per person
Timeless Trams in Berlin - 2027
Discover the timeless trams of Berlin from the largest tram network in Germany to the quirky, rural systems and everything in between. Ride on ten different tram systems including seven exclusive vintage charters and a fascinating depot visit plus journeys on the unique Straussee Ferry and the narrow-gauge Buckower Kleinbahn.
Departure Dates
19th June 20279 Days from
£2,215 Per person
Kent & Sussex Steam Explorer - 2027
Explore the glorious sights, smells, and sounds of the steam age on this action-packed tour featuring a ride behind two steam locomotives at the fantastic Kent & East Sussex Railway. Journey on a further six heritage railways including exclusive steam charters, a depot visit, fantastic locomotive collections, and charming miniature railways.
Departure Dates
24th June 20275 Days from
£1,099 Per person
Jersey, Guernsey, Herm & Sark - 2027
Discover the beauty and charm of the Channel Islands on our unique Jersey, Guernsey, Herm, and Sark tour. Take a nostalgic journey from Jersey's dramatic coastal scenery and traditional towns to Guernsey's wonderful beaches, not forgetting Herm and Sark, idyllic car-free havens. Explore, relax, and unwind amidst the stunning landscapes and captivating heritage of the Channel Islands.
Departure Dates
3rd July 2027, 18th September 20279 Days from
£2,209 Per person
