There's something romantic about travel by train, and there are some great railway adventures to be had throughout the UK and Europe. However most of us commuters reading this might disagree, as we sleep walk to work every morning on overcrowded trains and return in the evening to our favourite window seat taken by a grubby traveller who hasn't showered for a week. Whether you're the suit-and-tied, nine-to-five commuter or have the time to be the the curious traveller here are some links to help you on your way.
Eurostar www.eurostar.com - Online booking for Eurostar services to Paris, Brussels and beyond. With speeds of over 186mph, Eurostar directly links London, Ashford, Paris, Brussels, Lille, Avignon, Calais, Disneyland Resort Paris and the French Alps. You can also reach over 100 more destinations across France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany with Eurostar Connections.
| International Rail www.internationalrail.co.uk - International Rail world-wide rail products – one-stop shop for all rail travel needs. It specialises in the sale and distribution of Rail Tickets and Passes for travel in Europe, Australia, Asia and The Americas offering competitive prices and providing live connectivity to the European railways – over 66,000 routes!! They offer various shipping options and eTickets for last minute departures, same day processing of orders received before 3pm and express next day delivery Extensive rail information including timetables and maps! | |
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National Rail www.nationalrail.co.uk - Timetables, live departure boards, info to your mobile and info for the disabled.
European Rail Guide www.europeanrailguide.com - They provide the rail traveller with essential information for travelling through Europe by train. In this guide you will find information on choosing a Rail Pass, European Rail Maps, European Destination Guides as well as essential train travel information.
| Raileurope www.raileurope.co.uk - They are UK’s leading supplier of rail travel into France and Europe, whether a short break in Paris or a fortnight in Venice. You can start your journey with Eurostar, the number one choice for direct travel into Paris, Brussels, Lille, Avignon, Disneyland Resort Paris and the French Alps, or travel on local trains when already at your destination, we expand the options within Europe. They provide connections with the SNCF range of products, including high-speed rail, so you can travel with TGV in France, Elipsos to Spain, Thalys to Benelux, Artesia to Italy & Lyria to take you to Switzerland. They are also the official UK website selling the Inter-Rail pass, which gives extensive travel across up to 29 countries. |
The trainline www.thetrainline.co.uk - Provides the cheaper way to buy train tickets online. thetrainline provides fast, easy and secure access to timetables, tickets and fares for all National Rail journeys across the UK. For contractors this means combining the speed and efficiency of the Internet with an increasing need to save time wherever possible. With a wide range of delivery options, enabling the customer to book up to 2 hours before travel, thetrainline is the easy way to buy train tickets. Also look out for their popular promotions such as music vouchers! Book below now!!
The Tube (London Underground) http://tube.tfl.gov.uk – Maps, tickets, customer info, lost property, first and last train times and of course those poems!
