DEPARTING FROM

  • St Albans City,
  • Luton,
  • Bedford,
  • Wellingborough,
  • Kettering,
  • Leicester,
  • Loughborough,
  • East Midlands Parkway,
  • Derby,
  • Belper,
  • Chesterfield

We are delighted to present a three-day weekend break to the Highlands of Scotland at this most dramatic and beautiful time of year with the prospect of snow covered mountains as they glisten in winter sunlight – The journey will be over the entire length of the world-famous West Highland line, featuring some of the most spectacular scenery in Scotland crossing magnificent bridges and viaducts 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 - 24/01/2025

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 snow-covered Rannoch Moor with an arrival into Fort William around 20.30.

Friday

Saturday - 25/01/2025

Departing Fort William mid-morning 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 before retracing our outward route past the white sands of Morar with an arrival back in Fort William about 14.00 with the remainder of the afternoon at leisure for sightseeing.

 

Saturday

Sunday - 26/01/2025

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, Saturday: Morning Tea/Coffee & shortbread and light Luncheon, 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
St Albans City 06.35 22.30
Luton 06.55 22.15
Bedford 07.10 22.05
Wellingborough 07.20 21.55
Kettering 07.30 21.45
Leicester 08.00 21.15
Loughborough 08.10 21.05
East Midlands Parkway 08.20 20.55
Derby 08.30 20.45
Belper 08.45 20.30
Chesterfield 09.00 20.15
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.

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