4 h. ago Beautiful UK region boasts some of the 'most relaxing train journeys’ for Brits

Virgin Experience Days has crunched the numbers, studied the density of quieter stations and greener surroundings, scrutinised punctuality and good fellow passengers vibes, and named the UK's most relaxing railway region

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33 h. ago Yellow warnings in force with floods and power cuts possible

Bus and train services will probably be affected with journey times taking longer

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7 d. ago Picturesque village named 'most beautiful' with huge claim to fame

The charming English village is a must-visit for anyone looking for a picturesque getaway - and it's easy to see why it's been dubbed the 'most beautiful' in the region

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9 d. ago 'I went on luxury steam train from London to Bath and people couldn't believe price'

The British Pullman Belmond Train journey, which departs from London Victoria, allows guests to escape the hustle and bustle of the city for a day and be transported back to the 1920s through its art deco carriages

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1 week ago Sleeper hit: how Europe is revelling in the return of the night train

With a bucket list of journeys that would take her from Tromsø to Palermo and Istanbul, our writer rekindles her love affair with long-distance train journeysSnug, I stretched in the darkness, waking as the thump of wheels slowed to the tempo of a heartbeat. I could sense that the train was approaching our destination, so shuffled down the berth, easing up the blind to find a ruby necklace of brake lights running parallel with the tracks.It had rained overnight and the road was slick, the sky a midnight blue, a D-shaped moon fading in the corner. Dawn was minutes away, and I could just make out the jumble of houses on hills, lights flicking on as though fireflies lay between their folds. Continue reading...

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1 week ago 12 best travel pillows, tested on flights and train journeys

Support your head, shoulders and neck during long-haul flights, road trips and camping holidays

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1 week ago ‘A way to see more of Europe and help us slow down’: readers’ favourite rail journeys

From scenic circuits of Wales and Scotland to a ‘ferry sleeper’ to Sicily, our tipsters sit back and soak up the views• Tell us about a foodie experience in Europe – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherStarting from the border town of Shrewsbury, a spectacular multiday circuit of north Wales is possible: take the Cambrian Coast line through Aberystwyth, Barmouth, Porthmadog, then the gorgeous Ffestiniog Railway to Blaenau, where you can link back to Llandudno on the coast, and return to Shrewsbury (change at Llandudno Junction). There’s no shortage of accommodation, allowing you to stop and explore without rigid planning. The Cambrian coast and the seaside towns are a largely unexplored jewel outside summer.Dave Thomas Continue reading...

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1 week ago World's most luxurious train rides named with journey across Scotland in top 10

The research from Japan Rail Pass found the best luxury train rides in the world — and one is a legendary train in Scotland.

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2 w. ago I went on the 'world's most beautiful train journey' in Scotland — locals are sick of one thing

This iconic railway journey is considered among the world's most beautiful and it's not hard to see why

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3 w. ago Gorgeous European train journey between two spectacular cities

One spectacular train route, on the highest railway track in Europe and the steepest in the world, offers passengers a breathtaking journey between two beautiful European cities

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