European Rail Adventures
Discover Europe by Train
You don’t have to start your European adventure at an airport.
From a local railway station in the UK to the heart of Europe, travelling by train can be a wonderfully relaxed way to explore.
I can arrange European rail holidays from your local UK station, combining rail travel, accommodation and onward journeys into one seamless itinerary. Or, if flying makes more sense for your trip, you can fly into Europe and continue your adventure by train.
Whether you’re looking for a simple city break by rail, a multi-country European adventure or a spectacular scenic railway journey, I’ll help put the whole trip together.
From Everyday European Trains to Extraordinary Journeys
Not every rail adventure needs to be a once-in-a-lifetime luxury experience.
Sometimes the magic is simply sitting by the window, watching Europe pass by as you travel between two destinations.
Perhaps you’d like to travel from your local UK station to Paris, continue by train through Switzerland and Italy, and finish in Venice.
Or fly into Vienna and explore Central Europe by train, travelling onwards to Budapest, Bratislava and Prague.
Perhaps you’re looking for something more spectacular — a journey through the Alps, a Norwegian scenic railway or a sleeper train to Lapland.
There is a European rail journey to suit every style of traveller.
🚆Suggested Rail Journeys
These three journeys below are just examples of what we can create.
From the Scottish Highlands to Slovenia, from Manchester to Portugal, or across Central Europe to Bucharest — your route can be tailored around where you want to go, how you want to travel and the places you’d like to explore along the way.
Different starting point? Different stops? Fly home? Travel back by rail?
Absolutely. Your journey can be built around you.
The possibilities are almost endless. 🐸🚆
🚆 Inverness to Slovenia by Train
From the Scottish Highlands to the heart of Slovenia — by rail.
Step aboard in Inverness and wake up in London before continuing through Amsterdam, Cologne, Munich and Villach, with stunning European scenery unfolding along the way.
With approximately 30 hours of rail travel, this is a journey where the travelling becomes part of the adventure — with the option to stop and explore along the way.
Want to see how this itinerary could work? Discover the suggested route, stops and timings on the full journey page. 🐸🚆💚
🚆 Manchester to Portugal by Train
From the heart of England to the sun-drenched coast of Portugal — by rail.
Begin your journey in Manchester and travel through London, Paris, Burgundy, Lyon and Barcelona, before continuing south to Lisbon and the Algarve.
With approximately 29 hours of rail travel, spread across a number of memorable stops, this is far more than simply getting from A to B — it’s a European adventure in its own right.
Want to see how this itinerary could work? Discover the suggested route, stops and timings on the full journey page. 🐸🚆☀️
🚆 London to Bucharest by Train
From London to the heart of Romania — crossing Europe by rail.
Travel from London through Brussels, Cologne, Prague, Vienna and Budapest, before arriving in Bucharest — a fascinating journey through some of Central Europe’s most historic and vibrant cities.
With approximately 33 hours of rail travel, this is a wonderful way to turn the journey itself into part of the adventure, with the flexibility to add overnight stays and explore each destination along the way.
Want to see how this itinerary could work? Discover the suggested route, stops and timings on the full journey page. 🐸🚆💚
