TRAIN AND RAIL HOLIDAYS

Discover a whole new world of holiday adventures by rail with Grand UK Holidays! 

Nothing quite beats the thrill of a train journey – that sense of occasion just doesn’t happen in quite the same way with any other form of transport.

Jump aboard, it’s the easy and effortless way to join your holiday, and for your enjoyment and reassurance is escorted by a Grand UK Tour Manager throughout. 

Take to the tracks and gently glide through ever-changing countryside, luscious valleys, and fantastic mountain ranges with all our rail experiences evoking emotions of sheer pleasure and joy.

Enjoy flexible travel options including departing by train and tours including coach travel, our rail holidays also include expert guidance from a Tour Manager, hand-picked half-board accommodations along the way and we include admission fees, tickets, guided tours, and complimentary passes that other holiday companies charge extra for, giving you even more value for money!

Browse our train holidays below

What's Included with a Rail Tour?

Return rail travel from London
All rail travel in standard class (upgrades available)

Tour Manager escorted rail holidays
Half board accommodation
Admission fees & entertainment if stated
Excursions/itinerary as stated by rail & coach
Full Financial Protection (ABTA)
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RIVIERA HOTEL, BOURNEMOUTH

5 DAYS

£549.00

Highlights: Rail Holiday: Hovercraft to Isle of Wight, Weymouth, Isle of Wight Steam Railway, Poole Harbour cruise, Swanage Railway, Ryde, Poole.

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Jewels of Southern England | Rail Holiday

5 DAYS | HALF BOARD | BY RAIL

ONLY £549

YOUR HOTEL

STAYING AT:

Riviera Hotel, Bournemouth

ROOM TYPES

Single En-suite Room (£80 Supplement)
ONLY £549
Twin En-suite Room
ONLY £549
Double En-suite Room
ONLY £549

COACH TRAVEL

DEPARTS:
Mon 13 Oct 2025

HIGHLIGHTS

What's Included: 

  • Tour Manager Escorted
  • Return train journeys from London
  • Half board accommodation 
  • Ride on the Swanage Railway
  • 'Flight' to the Isle of Wight by hovercraft
  • A journey on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway
  • Excursion by coach to Weymouth
  • A cruise around Poole Harbour
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ESPLANADE HOTEL, PAIGNTON

5 DAYS

£529.00

Highlights: Dartmouth Steam Train to Kingswear, River Dart Cruise, Totnes, Exeter, Exmouth, Plymouth, Plymouth Harbour Cruise.

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The English Riviera | Rail Holiday

5 DAYS | HALF BOARD | BY RAIL

ONLY £529

YOUR HOTEL

STAYING AT:

Esplanade Hotel, Paignton

ROOM TYPES

Single En-suite Room (£120 Supplement)
ONLY £529
Twin En-suite Room
ONLY £529
Double En-suite Room
ONLY £529

COACH TRAVEL

DEPARTS:
Mon 20 Oct 2025

HIGHLIGHTS

What's Included: 
  • Tour Manager Escorted
  • Return train journeys from London
  • Half board accommodation 
  • Dartmouth & Paignton Steam Railway
  • River Dart cruise to Totnes
  • By train to Exeter and Exmouth
  • By train to Plymouth including a harbour cruise

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