Destinations

1. Glasgow to London

2. Glasgow to Edinburgh

3. Glasgow to Manchester

4. Glasgow to Brighton

5. Glasgow to Inverness

1. London to Manchester

2. London to Brighton

3. London to Cambridge

4. London to Edinburgh

5. London to Glasgow

1. Nottingham to London

2. Nottingham to Birmingham

3. Nottingham to Sheffield

4. Nottingham to Manchester

5. Nottingham to Liverpool

1. Liverpool to London Euston

2. Liverpool to Manchester Victoria

3. Liverpool to Manchester Airport

4. Liverpool to Edinburgh

5. Liverpool to Southampton Central

1. Birmingham to London

2. Birmingham to Bristol

3. Birmingham International to Oxford

4. Birmingham to Glasgow

5. Birmingham to Leeds

In our Journey Planner use the flexible date tool and check advance purchase fares too. There's further info on our Advanced Trains Tickets page. Combine this with Railcard discounts (e.g., Family & Friends, 16-25) and consider off-peak travel to make some savings.

Yes, Blackpool and Brighton for beach days, York Steam Railway for nostalgia, or Cornwall’s Eden Project. Rail travel can be stress-free and fun for kids when timed with off-peak trains.

It depends on where you live, however coastal journeys like Dawlish to Exmouth, countryside classics like Bristol to Bath, or lines such as the Leeds-Settle–Carlisle are known popular routes. All these offer stunning views ideal for a trip out. However, if you need to be inspired, explore your travel options.

Yes, you have options. You can choose direct services—for instance, London to Edinburgh, Leeds to London, or Bristol to Cornwall. The key is to look for direct train routes to your chosen destination.

Sign up for real-time alerts via the National Rail app or website. When you select a service in the Journey Planner or Live Departures and Arrivals, you can sign up for one-off or repeat alerts for delay or disruption via email, text message (SMS) or WhatsApp. For significant delays, you may be eligible for compensation under Delay Repay—check your operator’s rules.

Pick routes with direct services to avoid transfers, travel off-peak for quieter trips, and reserve seats where possible—especially during weekends or mid-distance journeys.

Yes, rail + ferry combos are common: e.g., train to Plymouth + ferry to the Isles of Scilly. Use the journey planner to coordinate connections and multi-leg trips. You can also check our travel promotions page as there are package deals like the one Great Western offer.

Iconic picks include the Glenfinnan Viaduct (featured in Harry Potter), the panoramic route to St Ives from St Erth, or field-and-coast line runs around North Wales. Ideal for stunning train‑through‐landscape shots. Also see our article on scenic train journeys!