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Short Breaks by Train

Make the journey part of the holiday by choosing one of Rail Discoveries' escorted short breaks by train. From Europe's fairy-tale castles to the hidden gems of the UK, our rail tours offer you the chance to see some of the most famous attractions of the continent in the peace of mind that comes with knowing that every aspect of your holiday is taken care of before departure.

No matter how little time you have to spare, we have a wide range of reasonably priced holidays to many of Europe's most popular destinations, including the Swiss Alps, the Dordogne region of France, Holland and the Netherlands, and the beautiful countryside of Yorkshire.

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North Yorkshire Moors
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Explore Yorkshire by Rail
4.1 stars(653 reviews)
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  • DestinationEngland
  • Starts / EndsHarrogate
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  • TransportRail, Coach
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Norwich & Norfolk
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Norwich & Norfolk
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  • Starts / EndsNorwich
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The Highlands by Steam
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Edinburgh & the Highlands by Steam
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  • DestinationScotland
  • Starts / EndsEdinburgh / Edinburgh, Edinburgh Waverley
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Lake Windemere
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Lakes and Dales by Rail
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  • DestinationEngland
  • Starts / EndsCarlisle
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Worcester Cathedral
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Cotswolds & The Severn Valley
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  • Starts / EndsWorcester
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The Peak District
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The Peak District
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Lighthouse at the Needles
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Isle of Wight
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  • DestinationEngland
  • Starts / EndsPortsmouth, Sandown / Portsmouth
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Spectacular Springtime in Amsterdam
The Netherlands in Springtime
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  • DestinationThe Netherlands
  • Starts / EndsSt Pancras International
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Our customers love our Short Breaks by Train tours
Norwich & Norfolk
24/Jul
Sue
5 stars
“Excellent tour guide on well-organised tour. Good balance of activity/free time and good variety of trips. Comfortable hotel although slightly out of centre.
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The Peak District
22/Jul
South Hayling
5 stars
“A nice little break which we enjoyed very much
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Isle of Wight
19/Jul
Marion Lacey
5 stars
“Osborne House was wonderful
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Lakes and Dales by Rail
14/Jul
D Friend
5 stars
“Excellent break. Tour guide extremely helpful.
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Explore Yorkshire by Rail
9/Jul
David
4 stars
“We very much enjoyed Yorkshire by Steam. The Hotel was first class, the itinerary was interesting, well organised and we liked meeting the other guests.
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Edinburgh & the Highlands by Steam
5/Jul
M Watson
4 stars
“An interesting new area for Scotland lovers to visit.
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Cotswolds & The Severn Valley
23/Jun
SHEILA WOOD
4 stars
“Unfortunately it was a diesel engine and not a steam engine pulling the Severn Valley train
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The Netherlands in Springtime
11/May
Deborah Leppard
4 stars
“The trip was lovely. The only downside was the coach was rather tatty.
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Culture, History, and Natural Wonders

At the heart of our short breaks in Europe is a range of excursions, designed to introduce you to the most significant natural, cultural, and historical attractions that a destination has to offer. These might be a journey on a heritage railway, a visit to a national park, or a guided tour of a city centre.

Local guides sometimes join our excursions to give you an even richer experience on your short break, sharing their intimate knowledge of an area or suggesting unique places to visit. However, our guides and Tour Managers are not there to tell you how to enjoy your holiday; you are free to explore independently, if you wish.

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We choose our accommodation based on the quality of facilities and the value for money offered, as well as the hotel's proximity to nearby attractions and the local train station. Local families run many of our European hotels as we find they offer a more personal, friendly atmosphere to our guests.

The services of one of our professional Tour Managers are included in the price of your holiday to ensure that your time in Europe is as enjoyable and relaxing as possible. Our Tour Managers can assist you with anything from travel advice to suggestions about the best places to eat, and they are always happy to help.

Browse the extensive range of holidays listed below to find one that suits you or call one of our Tour Advisors on 01904 730 148 for more information about our short breaks by rail.