Explore by train

Discover our partnership with Trainline to get you to your Explore tour by train, skipping the flights.

Explore x Trainline: helping you to explore by train

We're big believers in the joys and benefits of travelling by train. Slow down and take the time to see and watch the landscapes unfold through the window, noticing the scenery change as you cross borders. Traveling overland deepens your connection with a journey and the places you travel through - a world away from the bustle of airports and security. Plus you'll have a lower carbon footprint too, what's not to love?

We have teamed up with Trainline to make reaching your Explore adventure as simple as possible. Whether you are looking for the fastest route or the most scenic connection, the Trainline platform handles the hard work. They find you the best fares and organize your entire rail itinerary in one place.

Book your train journey

Trainline is Europe’s leading train and coach app. To put it simply, they are a one stop shop for train and coach travel. Every day, they gather routes, prices, and travel times from over 270 rail and coach operators in 40 countries, so that everyone can buy tickets quickly and save time, effort, and money.

They stay one step ahead so all of their customers do not have to. They are making it easier for travellers to buy the best ticket for their journey by giving them live, personalised travel information on the go via their awesome app. They offer a comprehensive collection of travel options to their customers, as well as unique, AI driven information to help them make the best decisions.

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Top suggested trips for train access

Walking Scotland’s Orkney Islands

United Kingdom Walking and Trekking Trip code ORK

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Lake Como Walking

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Upgraded - The Baltic States and Poland

Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland Discovery Trip code DBP

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Premium hotels

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Cycle Provence

France Cycling Trip code CVP

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E-bike option

8 Days From US$1800 without flights

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Discover Scandinavia

Denmark, Norway, Sweden Discovery Trip code NDS

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Refreshed itinerary

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take the train one way and fly the other?

Absolutely! The platform allows you to book one-way tickets for rail journeys across the UK and Europe, making it easy to combine a train leg with a flight. You can also book dedicated airport transfers by train or bus to get to and from major airports.

Can I stop along the way?

How will I know which train to catch?

Is there a luggage restriction on trains?

Can anyone help me with my bags?

How does the cost compare with flying?

How can I compare the carbon footprint of train vs flight?

Travel Europe by train: choosing trains over planes for a European getaway

Read our blog post to discover some of our top European trips to reach by train. Imagine gliding past rural countryside in France and the shimmering coastlines of Spain and beyond, all while knowing that your adventure has already begun.

A sleek, modern high-speed train with a red and silver design is stationary on railway tracks at a train station, with a concrete platform and arched building in the background.