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Rail Holidays

From the Petit Train Jaune through the sun-soaked French Pyrenees to Japan's iconic bullet trains and the "toy train" that winds through the Himalayan foothills from Kandaghat to Shimla, the world is criss-crossed by unique, unforgettable rail journeys.

Travel with us and explore the world, from historic cities and towns to scenic mountains and valleys, on our wonderful rail holidays. Watch the winding river canyons and pristine forests of Canada's most scenic train ride roll by from the comfort of the Rocky Mountaineer, or admire Austrian mountain pastures from the carriages of the Zillertal Steam Railway. Take a vintage UK rail holiday through the rolling hills and pastures of the Isle of Man, or across the glens and moors of the Scottish Highlands.

Take in the extraordinary wonders and sights of Europe on an escorted rail holiday. Explore the glorious scenery of the Dolomites on board the Renon railway, or soak up the astonishing Alpine views as you ride the Bernina Express to St Moritz. If breath-taking scenery is top of your holiday wish-list, you can also soak up the forested valleys of Norway's remarkable western fjords as the acclaimed Flåmsbana railway carries you from Myrdal to Flåm.

Whether your carriages are steam-hauled along lovingly restored lines or diesel-hauled on scheduled routes, and whether your rail holiday takes you to Europe, Canada or even further afield, you'll be free to let the train take the strain as you travel to fascinating destinations, and explore exhilarating heights often inaccessible by road.

Our featured rail holidays

A Sprinter Mallaig Line train going along the railway in the Scottish Highlands
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Scottish Highland Railways
Scotland, United Kingdom
Discover the Scottish Highlands on a rail tour with Newmarket Holidays. Cross the Glenfinnan Viaduct and take a steam trip on Strathspey Railway.Best SellingRail+ 2 More
  • Rail travel from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh - a truly spectacular ride through the remote northern Highlands and alongside Loch Carron
  • Cross the Glenfinnan Viaduct, as seen in the Harry Potter films, on a train ride from Fort William to Mallaig
  • Journey on the steam-hauled Strathspey Railway through unspoilt Highland scenery and alongside the River Spey
  • 5 days from £797 pp

    was £885 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    April 2026 - October 2026

  • Duration

    5 days

  • Depart From

    9 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    12 included

  • Meals

    8 included

The Rocky Mountaineer train travelling through the Canadian Rockies, with rugged mountains in the background and dense evergreen forests lining the tracks
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Canada's Rocky Mountaineer
Canada
This holiday in Canada begins in Banff and explores Lake Louise, Jasper and Vancouver, plus includes a two-day journey on The Rocky Mountaineer train. RailCity / Central+ 2 More
  • Enjoy a journey on the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer
  • Discover Vancouver, frequently voted one of the world's best cities to live in
  • A journey along the Icefields Parkway, via sparkling Lake Louise, to Jasper
  • 11 days from £4,755 pp

    was £5,005 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    May 2026 - September 2027

  • Duration

    11 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Excursions & Visits

    2 included

  • Meals

    4 included

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Steam train approaches Kinchurdy Bridge against Cairngorms

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The Bernina Express train winding through snow-covered Alpine mountains on a scenic railway route

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