79%Would buy again
I booked a rail day out for my wife's birthday and it was the right choice. Her main concern was the walking involved, and the company were good enough to outline the stops in advance. The guide was knowledgeable and the staff were courteous throughout. We enjoyed a relaxed and memorable day.
Read moreHaving travelled on a good number of heritage and rail excursions over the years, I found this one below standard. The schedule on the site did not match what happened on the day, and the carriage heating was not working on the return leg. The guide was pleasant enough but the whole thing felt rushed and a bit overpriced for what was offered.
Read moreWhat struck me most was how clearly the timings were set out when I booked the Settle to Carlisle trip for my sister and myself. The confirmation arrived promptly and I found the details on the site easy to follow, which I did appreciate given my eyesight is not what it was. The staff on the day were courteous and the carriage was comfortable and clean. We didn't need anything else and I'd be…
Read moreLoved it, best day out I've had in ages. Booking was dead easy on the site and the train was on time. Got a seat by the window and the guide was really funny.
I booked a rail day out for my wife's birthday and it was the right choice. Her main concern was the walking involved, and the company were good enough to outline the stops in advance. The guide was knowledgeable and the staff were courteous throughout. We enjoyed a relaxed and memorable day.
We've been booking their autumn steam trip for about six years now. Same friendly crew every time, and the route is lovely through the Dales. Booking is quick and the reminder emails arrive when they should.
We looked at a couple of other rail tour companies before picking this one and it came out ahead. Booking the whole thing in one go saved us a lot of fiddling with separate tickets and connections. The guide knew the route well, the stops were well timed, and we got back on schedule. We'll use them again for our next trip north.
Honestly, this was a really good day out and I'd book it again. Easy to sign up for on the site and the train was spot on. Nothing went wrong from start to finish.
What struck me most was how clearly the timings were set out when I booked the Settle to Carlisle trip for my sister and myself. The confirmation arrived promptly and I found the details on the site easy to follow, which I did appreciate given my eyesight is not what it was. The staff on the day were courteous and the carriage was comfortable and clean. We didn't need anything else and I'd be glad to travel with them again.
Went on this instead of our usual pub crawl and it was miles better. The train ride was actually fun and we didn't have to worry about getting home. Booked it on my phone in like five minutes. Would do it again with the lads.
Great value for what you get, and this is the one I'd pick again. We paid less than a comparable trip we looked at and the day included lunch and a guided commentary. Booking was straightforward and the train ran to time.
We used to go on coach tours but switched to these rail trips a few years back and haven't looked back. The coaches always felt rushed, whereas here we have time to sit and look out the window. Booking is simple and the staff on board are helpful. We're already planning the next one.
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Rail Discoveries is a UK tour operator that sells rail-based holidays and trips, combining train travel with accommodation, guided experiences and itineraries across Britain and further afield. The company builds its packages around the railway itself, so travellers can explore destinations by train while the rail ride forms part of the holiday. Its website is the main point of contact, where visitors browse trips, compare options and book online.
Its customers are a mix of independent travellers, couples and groups looking for an unhurried way to see the countryside and historic towns. Rail Discoveries presents its trips as a considered alternative to driving, with the emphasis placed on scenery, heritage lines and the experience of travelling by rail.
