DEPARTING FROM

  • Exeter St David's,
  • Tiverton Parkway,
  • Taunton,
  • Bristol Temple Meads,
  • Bristol Parkway,
  • Cheltenham Spa,
  • Worcestershire Parkway,
  • Barnt Green

We are delighted to present a three-day weekend break to the Highlands of Scotland at this most dramatic and beautiful time of year – The journey will be over the entire length of the world-famous West Highland Jacobite line, featuring some of the most spectacular scenery in Scotland as we cross magnificent bridges and viaducts high into the mountains offering views of tumbling waterfalls and peaceful lochs.

Hotels: No overnight accommodation is included allowing you the freedom and flexibility to arrange your own hotels in Fort William. For further advise and a list of recommended hotels please email our office.

Mobility: This tour is not suitable for guests requiring the use of a wheelchair or with severe mobility issues as the platforms at some remote stations in the highlands are much shorter than our train, low, or accessible only by a footbridge or steps.

TOUR

DESTINATIONS

Fort William

Fort William is a bustling town with the station situated close to the centre and affords magnificent views across Loch Linnhe. It has become a magnet for tourists and is known as the capital of the Highlands. There are plenty of small galleries and independent stores on the high street to browse as well as Ben Nevis Distillery with excellent visitor tours. Perhaps wander along the lochside to the ruined Inverlochy Castle or take a taxi to visit Neptune’s Staircase on the Caledonian Canal.

JOURNEY

ITINERARY

Friday - 25/10/2024

Our train travels north through the Scottish Lowlands, thence to Glasgow and along the banks of the river Clyde, where we join the scenic and spectacular West Highland line. Passing Loch Long and Loch Lomond we climb high into the mountains for a memorable journey over the wild expanse of Rannoch Moor with an arrival into Fort William around 20.30.

Saturday - 26/10/2024

We depart Fort William at 08.50 for the magnificent 84-mile round trip on the ‘Jacobite’ line to Mallaig – Passing Ben Nevis we travel along the shoreline of Loch Eil and at Glenfinnan cross the viaduct featured in the ‘Harry Potter’ movies offering stunning vistas down Loch Shiel and regarded as the most spectacular view in Britain. There will be a short break in the pretty fishing port of Mallaig (10.45-11.30) before retracing our outward route past the white sands of Morar with an arrival back in Fort William at 13.30 with the remainder of the afternoon at leisure for sightseeing.

Sunday - 27/10/2024

Departing Fort William around 09.00 we travel up the Great Glen, passing the falls of Orchy and through Monessie Gorge, then alongside Loch Treig with stunning views of the Nevis Range. Continuing homeward around the Horseshoe Curve and County March summit.

SOMETHING TO SUIT EVERYONE

CLASSES OF TRAVEL

Pullman Dining    

FROM £700

Seating at a guaranteed window table for two is available at a supplement of £100 per person.

Bookings for parties of three passengers are accommodated at an ‘exclusive table for three’ with the fourth seat being unoccupied for your added privacy. A total supplement of £195 is applicable for this seating type.

Seating is in our refurbished Pullman style carriages offering additional legroom, wide seats, and panoramic windows with seating at tables of 4 or 2 laid with crisp linen and fully dressed in fine crockery, fresh flowers, and glassware. The meal service is detailed below and includes Bucks Fizz with breakfast and a glass of chilled champagne, and half bottle of house wine served with dinner and seven course luncheon.

On Train Meals:         (Pullman only)

Friday: Full English breakfast and four course Dinner

Saturday: Morning Tea/Coffee & shortbread and light Luncheon

Sunday: Seven course ‘Taste of Scotland’ Luncheon

First Class   (non-dining) 

FROM £350

Seating at a guaranteed window table for two is available at a supplement of £100 per person.

Bookings for parties of three passengers are accommodated at an ‘exclusive table for three’ with the fourth seat being unoccupied for your added privacy. A total supplement of £100 is applicable for this seating type.

Seating is at tables of 4 or 2 with additional legroom, wide seats, and panoramic windows. Complimentary tea/coffee and light snacks are included, and a buffet bar is available for the purchase of light refreshments, but customers may bring on board their own picnic hamper and drinks for consumption during the journey.

CONFIRMED TRAVEL TIMINGS

Boarding Stations

The following pick-up and set-down stations are available on this journey

STATIONDEPARTSRETURNS
Exeter St David's 06.25 00.10
Tiverton Parkway 06.45 23.50
Taunton 07.00 23.35
Bristol Temple Meads 07.50 23.00
Bristol Parkway 08.10 22.45
Cheltenham Spa 08.50 22.10
Worcestershire Parkway 09.35 21.50
Barnt Green 09.55 21.35
Destinations

The following destination stations are available on this journey

STATIONARRIVESDEPARTS
Fort William 21.00 09.05

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