A Sprinter Mallaig Line train going along the railway in the Scottish Highlands
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Scottish Highland Railways

Key information
  • Price

    from £864 /pp

    was £959

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    June 2025 - October 2026

  • Duration

    5 days

  • Depart From

    9 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    12 included

  • Meals

    8 included

  • Ways to pay

    Want to spread the cost? Choose our Easy Payment Plan and pay from £120.00 per month.

Scottish Highland Railways

Experience some of the world’s most spectacular scenery as you enjoy journeys on three of Scotland’s most celebrated railways.

Sit back in wonder as you enjoy the breathtaking train journey from Inverness – one of Michael Palin’s "Great Railway Journeys" – to Kyle of Lochalsh. The dramatic 42 miles of the famous West Highland line from Fort William to Mallaig, and a nostalgic trip on the steam-hauled Strathspey Railway complete an unforgettably scenic few days exploring one of Scotland’s most beautiful regions.

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Top Highlights

View of the Kyle Of Lochalsh with Scottish Highland mountains behind it

Rail travel from Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh - a truly spectacular ride through the remote northern Highlands and alongside Loch Carron

Nmh Photographyscotland Glenfinnanviaduct

Cross the Glenfinnan Viaduct, as seen in the Harry Potter films, on a train ride from Fort William to Mallaig

Steam train heading towards camera on Strathspey Railway Highlands

Journey on the steam-hauled Strathspey Railway through unspoilt Highland scenery and alongside the River Spey

Eilean Donan Castle with people walking on the stone bridge walking towards it, and a mountain covered in trees behind it

View the magnificent Eilean Donan Castle

Itinerary

A Sprinter Mallaig Line train going along the railway in the Scottish Highlands

Further Highlights

Visit the famous Highland resort of Aviemore

Enjoy a photo stop at the legendary Loch Ness

Visit to Isle of Skye town of Kyleakin

Explore Mallaig, a charming fishing village at the very end of the West Highland Line

Marvel at the views from the Cairngorm Mountain

What The Price Includes

  • Four nights' dinner, bed and Scottish breakfast accommodation at either the Highlander Hotel, Newtonmore, or The Coylumbridge Hotel, Aviemore
  • Rail trip from Inverness to Kyle
  • Strathspey steam rail journey to Aviemore
  • Return flights to Edinburgh or Inverness, with coach travel and transfers throughout
  • West Highland Line rail journey
  • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

Dates & Prices

Want to spread the cost? Choose our Easy Payment Plan.

Departure pointDeparture datePrice (per person)Availability
Tour Only

May 2025 - October 2026

from £702 pp

42 dates available

Belfast City George Best

April 2026 - October 2026

from £986 pp

24 dates available

Birmingham

April 2026 - October 2026

from £891 pp

8 dates available

Bristol

May 2025 - October 2026

from £896 pp

39 dates available

London Gatwick

May 2025 - October 2026

from £905 pp

22 dates available

London Heathrow

May 2025 - October 2026

from £864 pp

41 dates available

London Luton

May 2025 - October 2026

from £900 pp

37 dates available

London Stansted

May 2025 - October 2026

from £891 pp

18 dates available

Manchester

May 2025 - October 2025

from £995 pp

9 dates available

Southampton

May 2025 - October 2026

from £990 pp

18 dates available

Accommodation

Highlander Hotel Facade
Highlander Hotel, Newtonmore Newtonmore, ScotlandWe're sure that you will be delighted with the friendly service and warm hospitality that are the hallmarks of a stay at the Highlander, which is always popular with Newmarket guests.
  • Star rating
    3 star hotel
The Coylumbridge Hotel Aviemore 1
The Coylumbridge Hotel, Aviemore AviemoreEnclosed by Cairngorms National Park, this resort, backed by beautiful scenery, is an ideal base for exploring the Scottish Highlands.
  • Star rating
    3 star hotel

Further information

Terms and conditions:

10% maximum discount applies to short and long haul tours in 2025 and 2026. All other holidays and tours will have up to 10% discount applied. This May campaign applies to new bookings only made between 1 and 30 May 2025, and cannot be applied retrospectively to bookings already confirmed. This offer does not apply to holidays with late availability pricing and excludes Tour & Cruise, Festive, Ocean Cruise, River Cruise, Lapland, Andre Rieu events, Wimbledon and the Edinburgh Tattoo. This offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other promotion, concession or discount.
 
When booking a holiday as described above, prices shown will automatically have the discount applied. The discount applies to the original tour price (excluding any discounts already applied, holiday insurance and any extras) at the time of booking. This offer is subject to availability and may be withdrawn. Holidays booked with Newmarket Holidays are financially protected in accordance with ABTA, ATOL & ABTOT regulations. Newmarket Holidays Limited is a company registered in England & Wales. Registered number: 02238316.

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