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The Glacier Express Route
Running between St. Moritz and Zermatt, an iconic rail journey.
The Bernina Express Route
A bucket-list-worthy journey with alpine views and sparkling glaciers.
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Is it worth taking the Caledonian Sleeper train to Aviemore with young kids? Becky Lucas recounts her family journey to Scotland.
Ten of our favourite bus routes from Alpine passes to cliff roads, city buses and cross-border coaches. Read on to learn why we love the bus.
Travel slowly by train to Europe’s most restorative spa hotels. From Bath to the Alps, here are six spa breaks built around rest, relaxation and rail.
Explore Scotland’s most scenic train journeys and embrace slow travel through mountains, lochs and coastlines on the country’s most beautiful rail routes.
Journey along Scotland’s east coast by train, crossing bridges, beaches and historic towns on one of the country’s most scenic (and underrated) rail routes.
Travelling solo by train is a rewarding way to explore the world at your own pace. Here are six of the best trips in the UK and Europe for solo adventurers.
Discover Glasgow’s creative spirit, from riverside parks and hidden studios to live music, whisky bars and world-class art, all easy to reach by rail.
Travel slowly under star-filled skies. Discover Europe’s best stargazing spots by train, from Lapland’s aurora to Spain’s 2026 solar eclipse.
Celebrate New Year in Europe by train with fireworks, folklore and food. Discover six cities where parties meet tradition rooted in history and local identity.
Run by volunteers, with special dining events, historic carriages and varied scenery, here are some of the best heritage railways for a day out in the UK.
One of Britain’s most important rail routes, the East Coast Main Line runs from London to Edinburgh, offering coastal views historic cities. Read more.
Crossing the highest summit on the UK rail network, Scotland's Highland Main Line threads through the Cairngorms, Highland towns, moors and forest. Read more.
The UK's northernmost railway, the Far North Line travels along the east coast of the Scottish Highlands and through the UNESCO-listed Flow Country. Read more.
Read about the Kyle Line, one of Scotland's most scenic railway lines, cutting through the Scottish Highlands from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh.
Start beautiful slow travel journeys to Cornwall, Scotland and the Netherlands with a sustainable stay at Inhabit hotels in London beforehand.
Everything you need to know about visiting Scotland, the land of glens, lochs and peaks—where and when to go, things to see and do, and how to get around.
Glens, munros, and lochs: Byway travellers Hannah and Ben share their itinerary for a week-long jaunt to the Highlands and the Isle of Skye.
The West Highland Line is one of the most celebrated railways in the world, but which train should you take to explore it and what will you see on the way?
In the spirit of inspiration and early booking, we pass the pen around the office to hear what the Byway team are booking for the year ahead.
Harriet Matthews on how to get a hit of island escapism right on your doorstep.
Byway customers Megan and Scott, from London, have recently returned from their slow travel adventure in the Scottish Highlands.
