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  • Save £20 per person on UK day trips
  • Save £100 per person on UK, Europe and Worldwide holidays

Top rail holiday picks

The Far North and Orkney

The Far North and Orkney

Date: Thursday 26 June to Friday 4 July 2025
Price: First Class: 2,095 (before Boundless Discount)
Single supplement: Additional £425 

Embark on an extraordinary journey through the Scottish Highlands and Orkney. Discover stunning landscapes, heritage railways, pristine beaches, historic sites, and unforgettable experiences like the midsummer “White Night” and the nostalgic Strathspey Steam Railway.

Find out more about this holiday here.

Rail and Fjords of Norway

Rail and Fjords of Norway

Date: Saturday 5 July to Wednesday 16 July 2025
Price: £2995 (before Boundless Discount) 
Single supplement: Additional £445 
Without flights: £2795 

Journey through Norway’s stunning fjords and world-class railways. Begin in Oslo before venturing to Bergen, Kristiansand, Hamar, and Ålesund. Ride historic steam trains, explore Bergen’s vibrant charm, cruise the breathtaking Geirangerfjord, and enjoy the thrill of the steep Flåm Railway. Complete your adventure with a visit to the fantastic National Railway Museum.

Find out more about this holiday here.

Colorado and the Rocky Mountains Steam Tour

Colorado and Rocky Mountains

Date: Friday 8th August to Sunday 24th August 2025
Price: £5795 (before Boundless Discount) 
Single supplement: Additional £695
Without flights: £5395

Dive into the heart of the Wild West on this breathtaking journey. Begin in Denver with the Colorado Railroad Museum and Rocky Mountain National Park. Experience thrilling rail rides like the Georgetown Loop, Leadville, Pikes Peak Cog Railway, and the Royal Gorge Scenic Railroad. Marvel at Sand Dunes National Monument, historic Durango, the Durango-Silverton Railroad, and the iconic "Californian Zephyr". 

Find out more about this holiday here.

About UK steam rail day trips

Let The Railway Touring Company whisk you away for a day’s rail adventure along scenic routes to interesting places. Departing from stations across the country, these days out are reminiscent of the Golden Age of rail travel.

Settle & Carlisle, Edinburgh, Bath and more ….

Dreamed of steaming across the Settle & Carlisle Line, steaming up the Northumbrian coast to Edinburgh or visiting historic Bath, Chester or Worcester in style? Check out The Railway Touring Company’s departures for a day out to remember.

Vintage travel options

Treat yourself to First Class with morning coffee/tea, breakfast roll with bacon and a muffin and an afternoon savoury dish with tea/coffee. Or, relax in your reserved seat in Standard and enjoy your own picnic hamper or purchase refreshments from the buffet.

On board dining

Mother’s Day, anniversary or birthday treat? Why not push the boat out with Premier Dining with a full English breakfast and a four course dinner freshly prepared on board and silver served to you at your white linen-clad table!

About specialist rail holidays

Enjoy a memorable rail-themed holiday exploring the beautiful British Isles, Europe and beyond with The Railway Touring Company.

Dramatic scenery, fascinating destinations, history, culture and good food combine to create tours for all to enjoy whether you are a rail enthusiast or simply appreciate the pleasure of travelling by train.

Travellers voted The Railway Touring Company ‘Best Small Travel Company for Rail Holidays’ for 2023 and for 2024 in the British Travel Awards, a testament to The Railway Touring Company’s expert team which has been crafting specialist tours for over 25 years.

The best of Britain

Tours of stunning Scotland, include The Cock O’the North, The Summer Highlander and opportunities to visit the Isles, Arran, Shetland and the Orkneys.

Holidays to beautiful Ireland, the English Lakes, Cornwall, Derbyshire, Snowdonia and Yorkshire are just a taste of what is on offer.

Mountains and lakes

European and Scandinavian rail adventures explore the Swiss mountains, the Harz Mountains, French Riviera and Italian Ligurian Coast and the breathtaking scenic rail routes of Norway.

Plan your rail-themed holiday adventure now and save £100 per person with Boundless!

Terms and conditions

  1. Offer open to Boundless members and up to three guests.
  2. Discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, promotion or existing booking.
  3. Discount for trips/holidays departing on or before 31 December 2025, subject to availability, and booked by 31 December 2025.
  4. This offer holds no monetary value.
  5. The Railway Touring Company’s Standard Conditions of Booking and Travel apply – see brochure or website for details.
  6. Discount code must be quoted at time of booking.

The Railway Touring Company, The Old Stables, Estuary Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 2HL