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A steam train crosses a curved stone viaduct over a lush green valley in summer, a famous view along some luxury Europe rail tours.

Luxury England & Scotland Train Tours made for you

Relive the golden age of rail travel on the most scenic luxury train journeys

Old world elegance and panoramic views on luxury England and Scotland train tours

Wind through misty mountains and rolling countryside aboard England and Scotland’s luxury trains, where intricately restored carriages and five-star service celebrate the golden age of travel.

Our expert travel designers can arrange a rail trip personalised just for you. Enjoy a short jaunt aboard the Jacobite steam train that inspired the Hogwarts Express, a multi-day luxury rail journey in the Scottish Highlands, or an opulent day trip to historic cities and grand country houses – and we will seamlessly weave it into a wider British or European itinerary.

England and Scotland’s heritage railways celebrate the act of travelling itself. You’ll travel through stunning landscapes and disembark in the most picturesque of destinations, from the Scottish Lowlands and the Scottish Highlands, to Bath, Oxford and Edinburgh. To get to the rugged West Coast and Islands you can ride the West Highland Line across remote Rannoch Moor and take the seasonal Jacobite steam train across Glenfinnan Viaduct.

England and Scotland train tours champion the in-between. The journey is the destination, and watching the world slowly pass by is profoundly satisfying. Plus of course, when you’re on a Belmond train in Scotland or England, regionally inspired produce – including excellent local wines – is on the menu in the vintage dining cars.

  • A view into a luxury train dining car through a window, showing a set table with a lamp. Part of luxury Europe rail tours.
    Experience fine dining onboard luxury train journeys
  • A steam train on the Glenfinnan Viaduct
    The famous Glenfinnan Viaduct was seen in the Harry Potter films
  • Views from Calton Hill over Edinburgh
    Journey in comfort and style to historic Edinburgh
  • A black steam train curves through a forest tunnel of colorful autumn trees, a romantic scene from luxury Europe rail tours.
    Traditional steam trains still traverse the British countryside
  • Scenic views in the Scottish Highlands
    Admire views of the Scottish highlands from your window
  • The city of Bath, Uk
    The city of Bath is easily accessible by rail

From our experts

Experiences picked by our specialists

Ride the Jacobite steam train over Glenfinnan Viaduct

Ride the Jacobite steam train over Glenfinnan Viaduct in the Scottish Highlands

Step off the Royal Scotsman to visit West Coast castles

Disembark from the Belmond Royal Scotsman to explore historic castles on Scotland’s West Coast

Dine aboard the Northern Belle

Enjoy five-course dinners and tea parties aboard the Northern Belle

Take in Edinburgh, Bath and Oxford

Explore the historic cities of Edinburgh, Bath and Oxford

Join an Agatha Christie murder mystery

Enjoy an Agatha Christie inspired murder mystery tour on the Belmond British Pullman

A word from one of our experts

I love the heritage that comes with luxury British trains. The rescued and restored carriages that make up today's British Pullman were built between 1920 and 1952, and each one has its own name and history – some have even carried royalty and heads of state. It's a real privilege experiencing the glamour of old world rail travel.

Meg Simpson Senior Travel Designer

Luxury train journeys

There are many incredible scenic luxury train journeys in Scotland and England. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

Why book with Jacada?

  • Personalised design

    We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.

  • Authentic experiences

    Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.

  • Responsible travel

    Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.

Trip inspiration

Get inspired with our luxury rail example trips and then get in touch to plan your own adventure

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The Magic of Harry Potter

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When to travel

England and Scotland are year-round destinations, but the spring months between March to May and autumn months of September to November are particularly pleasant. In the Scottish Highlands, weather transforms this landscape hourly. Sunshine illuminates the terrain with extraordinary clarity one moment, while rain sweeps across in sheets the next. Some luxury trains are seasonal and only run from April to October.

Hiking in the Highlands

April–October

Festive lunch aboard the British Pullman

November–December

Open-air observation car

June–September

City walking tours

Year round

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Your trip, your story

We craft trips deeply personal, delightfully surprising and entirely one of a kind. Every Jacada journey begins in conversation with a travel designer, a specialist in their destination of expertise. Behind each journey is a wealth of insight, gathered over years of on-the-ground exploration.

Once you’re booked, you’ll meet your concierge. Based in the region you’re visiting, they’ll take care of all the details so your mind is at rest. They make the trip truly special – and truly yours.

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