Scenic train journeys to consider in winter

Our choices and how to plan them

1. 

   Northumberland coast by train

   On Northumberland coast by train, Newcastle to Berwick-upon-Tweed to Edinburgh gives this winter outing its basic shape, with Alnmouth, Royal Border Bridge, Burnmouth cliffs as the named landmarks to watch. For a winter pause on Northumberland coast by train, we would consider Berwick-upon-Tweed when fitting destination time into the outing. Put the important viewing stretch near the middle of the daylight period, with a town alternative when the weather makes an exposed visit less appealing.

   For the Northumberland coast by train winter choice, the guide’s short side preference is right to edinburgh; left to newcastle; compare it with the actual direction and named section before boarding. Read the complete route guide to bring the winter plan’s tickets, station stops, photography and access questions together, then choose the outward and return services that support the intended visit.^123456789

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   Cotswold Line

   On Cotswold Line, Oxford to Worcester gives this winter outing its basic shape, with Charlbury, Moreton-in-Marsh, Worcester as the named landmarks to watch. For a winter pause on Cotswold Line, we would consider Moreton-in-Marsh when fitting destination time into the outing. Put the important viewing stretch near the middle of the daylight period, with a town alternative when the weather makes an exposed visit less appealing.

   For the Cotswold Line winter choice, the guide’s short side preference is both sides; compare it with the actual direction and named section before boarding. Read the complete route guide to bring the winter plan’s tickets, station stops, photography and access questions together, then choose the outward and return services that support the intended visit.^{10111213141516}

3. 

   Caledonian Sleeper

   On Caledonian Sleeper, London Euston to Fort William gives this winter outing its basic shape, with Rannoch Moor, Corrour, Highland morning as the named landmarks to watch. For a winter pause on Caledonian Sleeper, we would consider Fort William when fitting destination time into the outing. Put the important viewing stretch near the middle of the daylight period, with a town alternative when the weather makes an exposed visit less appealing.

   For the Caledonian Sleeper winter choice, the guide’s short side preference is both sides; left for fort william; compare it with the actual direction and named section before boarding. Read the complete route guide to bring the winter plan’s tickets, station stops, photography and access questions together, then choose the outward and return services that support the intended visit.^{17181920212223}

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   West Highland Line

   On West Highland Line, Glasgow to Fort William to Mallaig gives this winter outing its basic shape, with Rannoch Moor, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Morar sands as the named landmarks to watch. For a winter pause on West Highland Line, we would consider Mallaig when fitting destination time into the outing. Put the important viewing stretch near the middle of the daylight period, with a town alternative when the weather makes an exposed visit less appealing.

   For the West Highland Line winter choice, the guide’s short side preference is left northbound; right southbound; compare it with the actual direction and named section before boarding. Read the complete route guide to bring the winter plan’s tickets, station stops, photography and access questions together, then choose the outward and return services that support the intended visit.^{2326252728293031323334353624}

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   Settle–Carlisle Railway

   On Settle–Carlisle Railway, Settle to Carlisle gives this winter outing its basic shape, with Ribblehead, Dentdale, Eden Valley as the named landmarks to watch. For a winter pause on Settle–Carlisle Railway, we would consider Carlisle when fitting destination time into the outing. Put the important viewing stretch near the middle of the daylight period, with a town alternative when the weather makes an exposed visit less appealing.

   For the Settle–Carlisle Railway winter choice, the guide’s short side preference is watch both sides for distinct highlights; compare it with the actual direction and named section before boarding. Read the complete route guide to bring the winter plan’s tickets, station stops, photography and access questions together, then choose the outward and return services that support the intended visit.^{37383940414243444546474849}

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   Kyle Line

   On Kyle Line, Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh gives this winter outing its basic shape, with Loch Luichart, Glen Carron, Plockton coast as the named landmarks to watch. For a winter pause on Kyle Line, we would consider Kyle of Lochalsh when fitting destination time into the outing. Put the important viewing stretch near the middle of the daylight period, with a town alternative when the weather makes an exposed visit less appealing.

   For the Kyle Line winter choice, the guide’s short side preference is right to kyle; left to inverness; compare it with the actual direction and named section before boarding. Read the complete route guide to bring the winter plan’s tickets, station stops, photography and access questions together, then choose the outward and return services that support the intended visit.^{5051525354313233553435293656}

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   Far North Line

   On Far North Line, Inverness to Wick via Thurso gives this winter outing its basic shape, with Cromarty Firth, Helmsdale coast, The Flow Country as the named landmarks to watch. For a winter pause on Far North Line, we would consider Thurso when fitting destination time into the outing. Put the important viewing stretch near the middle of the daylight period, with a town alternative when the weather makes an exposed visit less appealing.

   For the Far North Line winter choice, the guide’s short side preference is right northbound; left southbound; compare it with the actual direction and named section before boarding. Read the complete route guide to bring the winter plan’s tickets, station stops, photography and access questions together, then choose the outward and return services that support the intended visit.^{5758596061296263646566313233343536}

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   Tyne Valley Line

   On Tyne Valley Line, Newcastle to Carlisle gives this winter outing its basic shape, with River Tyne, Hexham, Hadrian’s Wall country as the named landmarks to watch. For a winter pause on Tyne Valley Line, we would consider Hexham when fitting destination time into the outing. Put the important viewing stretch near the middle of the daylight period, with a town alternative when the weather makes an exposed visit less appealing.

   For the Tyne Valley Line winter choice, the guide’s short side preference is watch both sides; compare it with the actual direction and named section before boarding. Read the complete route guide to bring the winter plan’s tickets, station stops, photography and access questions together, then choose the outward and return services that support the intended visit.^{676869707172737445477576}

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   Highland Main Line

   On Highland Main Line, Perth to Inverness gives this winter outing its basic shape, with Highland Perthshire, Drumochter Pass, Cairngorms as the named landmarks to watch. For a winter pause on Highland Main Line, we would consider Inverness when fitting destination time into the outing. Put the important viewing stretch near the middle of the daylight period, with a town alternative when the weather makes an exposed visit less appealing.

   For the Highland Main Line winter choice, the guide’s short side preference is left to inverness; right to perth; compare it with the actual direction and named section before boarding. Read the complete route guide to bring the winter plan’s tickets, station stops, photography and access questions together, then choose the outward and return services that support the intended visit.^{77787980818283628485313233863435293687}

10. 

    Hope Valley Line

    On Hope Valley Line, Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield gives this winter outing its basic shape, with Vale of Edale, Hope Valley, Peak District hills as the named landmarks to watch. For a winter pause on Hope Valley Line, we would consider Sheffield when fitting destination time into the outing. Put the important viewing stretch near the middle of the daylight period, with a town alternative when the weather makes an exposed visit less appealing.

    For the Hope Valley Line winter choice, the guide’s short side preference is left to sheffield; right to manchester; compare it with the actual direction and named section before boarding. Read the complete route guide to bring the winter plan’s tickets, station stops, photography and access questions together, then choose the outward and return services that support the intended visit.^{899091929394707495477596}

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    Borders Railway

    On Borders Railway, Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbank gives this winter outing its basic shape, with Midlothian hills, Gala Water, Scottish Borders as the named landmarks to watch. For a winter pause on Borders Railway, we would consider Galashiels when fitting destination time into the outing. Put the important viewing stretch near the middle of the daylight period, with a town alternative when the weather makes an exposed visit less appealing.

    For the Borders Railway winter choice, the guide’s short side preference is watch both sides; compare it with the actual direction and named section before boarding. Read the complete route guide to bring the winter plan’s tickets, station stops, photography and access questions together, then choose the outward and return services that support the intended visit.^{9798992910010110231103104343536105}

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    Glasgow to Oban (West Highland Line)

    On Glasgow to Oban (West Highland Line), Glasgow Queen Street to Oban gives this winter outing its basic shape, with Loch Lomond, Loch Awe, Oban Bay as the named landmarks to watch. For a winter pause on Glasgow to Oban (West Highland Line), we would consider Oban when fitting destination time into the outing. Put the important viewing stretch near the middle of the daylight period, with a town alternative when the weather makes an exposed visit less appealing.

    For the Glasgow to Oban (West Highland Line) winter choice, the guide’s short side preference is left to oban; right to glasgow; compare it with the actual direction and named section before boarding. Read the complete route guide to bring the winter plan’s tickets, station stops, photography and access questions together, then choose the outward and return services that support the intended visit.^{251069929107313288108343536109}

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    Dartmoor Line

    On Dartmoor Line, Exeter St Davids to Okehampton gives this winter outing its basic shape, with Crediton countryside, Dartmoor foothills, Okehampton station as the named landmarks to watch. For a winter pause on Dartmoor Line, we would consider Okehampton when fitting destination time into the outing. Put the important viewing stretch near the middle of the daylight period, with a town alternative when the weather makes an exposed visit less appealing.

    For the Dartmoor Line winter choice, the guide’s short side preference is left to okehampton; right to exeter; compare it with the actual direction and named section before boarding. Read the complete route guide to bring the winter plan’s tickets, station stops, photography and access questions together, then choose the outward and return services that support the intended visit.^{1111121131112114115110116117118}