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Rail Travel

Train travel is an enjoyable and environmentally friendly means of travel for your next holiday.  There are over 2500 rail stations in the UK together with ferry and bus links to take you to your destination.  To find out more about UK rail travel for leisure click here.  For a map of the British rail passenger network click here


UK Rail Tickets - your guide


Sinclair Vacations recommends the trainline.com to buy your UK rail tickets.

When booking UK rail fares, the trainline.com offers the easy way to buy cheap rail tickets.  You can buy online and collect tickets from your local station or have them posted to you.  Most tickets can be purchased online and you can make seat reservations online. 

The Night Riviera Sleeper. 

If you would like to travel on the 'Night Riviera' Sleeper call First Great Western on 08457 000 125 or visit your local National Rail Station.  The Night Riviera travels each weekday night and Sundays between London Paddington and Penzance, calling at Taunton, Exeter, Newton Abbot, Plymouth and then all mainline stations in Cornwall.  The train has seated coaches and first and standard class sleeping cars.  These offer a comfortable nights sleep, refreshments and access to the lounge car. 

The Caledonian Sleepers. 

There are five First Scotrail Caledonian Sleeper services operating between London and Fort William, Inverness, Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh.  They also call at Aviemore, Pitlochry, Perth, Stirling and over thirty other destinations.  If you would like to book a seat, standard or first class berth call First Scotrail on 08457 55 00 33 or visit your local railway station.  All sleepers depart in the evening to arrive at their destination the following morning.  First Class passengers have access to lounge cars onboard. 


Rail Tickets to Europe - with Eurostar


Sinclair Vacations recommends Eurostar for journeys to Europe.   

Eurostar offers multiple daily high speed services to Paris and Brussels from London.  Onboard passengers relax in comfortable seating with space to move around.  First and standard class coaches are available and refreshment and restaurant services. 

 

 


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