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John O'Groats harbour

The Grand Tour - Land's End to John O'Groats 2023

Travel coast to coast from Land's End to John O'Groats, including many of Britain's great scenic rail journeys along the way. Explore England, Scotland & Wales on a one off, once in a lifetime, grand rail tour of mainland Britain!

DEPARTS - Thursday 07 September 2023

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Relax in Falmouth, Cornwall
  • Visit Land’s End & Cape Cornwall
  • Marvel at the Welsh Highland Railway & the Ffestiniog Railway
  • Enjoy the Llangollen Steam Railway & a Canal Cruise
  • Unwind in the heart of the Scottish Highlands at Bridge of Orchy
  • Steam across Glenfinnan Viaduct on the Jacobite Steam Train
  • Take in the lovely scenery through the Great Glen alongside Loch Ness
  • Stay at the original Railtrail Tours hotel, the Palace in Inverness
  • Enjoy Sir Michael Palin’s original ‘Great Railway Journey’ on the Kyle Line
  • Touch the top of the country at John O’Groats

Also included in your Tour Fare:

  • Dinner every evening
  • Rail travel & seat reservations from your Home Station to Tour Base (Standard or First Class)
  • Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager
  • Hotel Porterage

From £2589 per adult


Departure days

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday

August — September

Contact details

Railtrail Tours

21 The Smithfield Centre
Leek
Staffordshire
England
ST13 5JW

Tour information

Length

10+ Days

Transport

  • Boat
  • Coach
  • Train

Type

  • Medium Group (17-30)

Tour prices


From £2589 Per Adult

Book now

Prices are subject to change depending on season

Tour Stops

Railtrail Tours

Tour company information

Railtrail Tours

Welcome to Railtrail Tours An independent, family firm with an ethos of honesty and integrity. Our passion for delivering quality escorted holidays by rail at great value fares along with consistently excellent customer service has stood us in good stead for over 42 years. Big on Quality, Small Enough to Care!

Opening times

Office Hours - 09:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday

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