Scotland by Train: Book Your Scottish Rail Holiday
A rail holiday offers a great way to explore Scotland, from its main cities to the spectacular scenery of the Highlands.
The train is the ideal way to enjoy a city break in beautiful Edinburgh or lively Glasgow, while rail journeys such as the one across the Scottish Highlands to Fort William are among the most scenic in the UK and perhaps even in all of Europe.
Whether you’re planning a short trip or a longer rail holiday, Scotland has plenty to offer beyond its best-known attractions.
You could explore the stunning Cairngorms, enjoy a whisky tasting in Speyside, or discover the underrated Scottish Lowlands.
By train, you can also easily reach Scottish harbour towns such as Oban, where you can catch a ferry to Mull or the Outer Hebrides, and Mallaig, from where you can take a ferry to Skye.
Or perhaps take a train to Thurso, the northernmost railway station in the UK, which is located a short bus or taxi ride away from Scrabster, where you can catch the ferry to the Orkneys.
The choice of Scottish rail holidays is endless!
Scottish rail holiday packages
Together with British rail travel agency Byway, we offer dozens of exciting holidays by train to Scotland.
The rail holidays of Byway begin at your local railway station. Every Byway rail holiday package of Scotland includes all train tickets, hotels, as well as full customer support.
Browse the Scottish rail holiday packages in the feed above and choose a destination or route that appeals to you. Use the filters to find rail holiday packages that fit your budget and preferred trip length or destination.
To get a £75 discount on your Byway rail holiday, enter the code DiscoverByRail75 when booking.
Customise your Scottish rail holiday
All of Byway’s rail holiday packages can be customised to fit your travel dates and the places you would like to see in Scotland.
Perhaps you want to stay a little longer in Edinburgh on your Scottish rail trip or add another city to your itinerary, such as Aberdeen or Inverness.
Maybe you prefer to spend a few nights in the Scottish Borders before moving on to the Highlands, or add a ride on the Jacobite Steam Train, which inspired the Hogwarts Express in Harry Potter, between Fort William and Mallaig.
It’s also up to you whether you want to reach your Scottish destination by daytime train or add an overnight journey from London or Birmingham to Scotland on the Caledonian Sleeper, Scotland’s famous night train.
Byway’s travel specialists can help you plan your ideal Scottish rail holiday, answer any questions you may have, and discuss your itinerary with you by email, phone or WhatsApp.
Byway takes care of booking your train tickets and accommodation for the entire trip, tailoring everything to your preferences so you can enjoy your holiday without worrying about the logistics.
Should a train be delayed or cancelled, Byway’s out-of-hours emergency line is there to help you rebook and advise you on what to do next. This service included in the package price.
Combine Scotland with other destinations!
Although Byway’s rail holidays follow set routes, you can tailor any package to your preferences or build a completely bespoke Scottish rail holiday from the ground up.
You’re not limited to a holiday within Scotland, either. Byway offers wider British rail holidays covering all of the UK, and can arrange your train journey to Scotland from elsewhere in Europe, too.
For instance, you could travel from London to Scotland via York, making a two-night stopover, then take a different route home, stopping in Manchester, Bristol and Bath before returning to London.
You could even make a big loop of the British Isles on a rail and sail trip, visiting England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales on a single trip!
Customised rail holiday packages
If you are ready to book your Scottish rail holiday, or have any questions before booking, you can contact Byway‘s experienced travel agents for support.
You can reach Byway through the contact form on its website or by phone on (+44) 20 4652 0805 from the UK or mainland Europe, or (+1) 608 305 8106 from the US.
Mention DiscoverByRail when contacting Byway, and enter the code DiscoverByRail75 when booking online or by phone to receive a £75 discount on any rail holiday!
Organise and book a rail holiday yourself
Byway handles the main arrangements for your rail holiday, including train tickets, accommodation, and travel support during your trip. This means you can spend less time organising logistics and more time enjoying the journey and exploring each destination.
This is a convenient option for anyone who finds planning and booking a complicated train journey too daunting and would rather leave the itinerary planning and train bookings to an expert rail travel agency, while also benefiting from full consumer protection.
However, if you prefer to make your own arrangements and book a trip yourself, but need a helping hand with planning the route or finding the right train tickets, DiscoverByRail’s travel architect service can help you out.