DEPARTING FROM

  • Shenfield,
  • Chelmsford,
  • Colchester,
  • Manningtree,
  • Ipswich,
  • Stowmarket,
  • Bury St Edmunds,
  • Ely,
  • March,
  • Peterborough

We are delighted to present a three-day weekend break direct from your local station to the Highlands of Scotland at this most dramatic and beautiful time of year – The journey will be over the world-famous West Highland line, featuring some of the most spectacular scenery in Scotland as we cross magnificent bridges and viaducts climbing high into the mountains and 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 advice 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.

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TOUR

DESTINATIONS


Fort William

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 - 06/06/2025

Our train travels north through the Scottish Lowlands 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.

Friday

Saturday - 07/06/2025

The day is available for you to spend at leisure exploring Fort William and the surrounding area. You may wish to consider taking a pleasure cruise on beautiful Loch Linnhe www.cruiselochlinnhe.co.uk or travel on the scheduled Scotrail service www.scotrail.co.uk   for the magnificent 84-mile round trip to Mallaig passing Ben Nevis and along the shoreline of Loch Eil, and at Glenfinnan the train crosses the viaduct featured in the ‘Harry Potter’ movies offering stunning vistas down Loch Shiel, regarded as the most spectacular view in Britain. Then passing the white sands of Morar with views across to the Inner Hebrides and Isle of Skye.

 

Saturday

Sunday - 08/06/2025

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.

Sunday

SOMETHING TO SUIT EVERYONE

CLASSES OF TRAVEL


Pullman Dining    

FROM £800

Seating at a private guaranteed window table for two is available at a supplement of £100 per person or £250 per person at a ‘superior‘ private guaranteed window table for two  

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 £250 is applicable for this seating type. View Seating Plans

Seating is in our refurbished Pullman style carriages 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, light Luncheon and four course Dinner, Sunday: Seven course ‘Taste of Scotland’ Luncheon

First Class   (non-dining) 

FROM £450

Seating at a private guaranteed window table for two is available at a supplement of £100 per person or £175 per person at a ‘superior‘ private guaranteed window table for two  

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 £150 is applicable for this seating type. View Seating Plans

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

TRAVEL TIMINGS*

Boarding Stations

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

STATIONDEPARTSRETURNS
Shenfield 06.15 23.20
Chelmsford 06.25 23.10
Colchester 06.55 22.40
Manningtree 07.10 22.20
Ipswich 07.20 22.10
Stowmarket 07.30 22.05
Bury St Edmunds 07.50 21.45
Ely 08.20 21.15
March 08.40 20.55
Peterborough 09.00 20.35
Destinations

The following destination stations are available on this journey

STATIONARRIVESDEPARTS
Fort William 20.30 09.00

PLEASE NOTE *
All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change.