A scenic British rail line has been named one of the best coastal train journeys in Europe, and it’s not hard to see why.
This train service cuts through some of the most dramatic landscapes in the Highlands, offering a mix of sea views, lochs and mountain scenery along the way.
This British rail line has been named one of the best coastal train journeys in Europe
The route was highlighted in The Guardian’s list of Europe’s most awe-inspiring coastal train lines, an 83-mile journey takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes and starts from just £32 for a single ticket.
Running from Inverness on Scotland’s east side to Kyle of Lochalsh on the west coast, the Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh service line gives passengers a front-row seat to the Scottish Highlands.
The trip crosses the width of the region, making it one of the easiest ways to experience a big sweep of Scotland’s scenery in a single journey.
The Inverness to Kyle of Lochalsh service line is one of the best coastal train journeys in Europe – and starts from just £32
That combination of accessibility and scenery is part of the appeal. Unlike some famous scenic routes that feel reserved for bucket-list travellers, this one is part of the regular rail network, so it’s possible to simply book a ticket and go.
Scenic train travel has been having a moment, with more people looking for slower, lower-stress ways to explore the UK and Europe. Routes like this one are popular because they turn the journey itself into the attraction rather than just the destination.
For UK travellers, the route is also a reminder that world-class rail scenery is often much closer than it seems. A trip to the Highlands can deliver the kind of views people usually associate with expensive international rail holidays, but at a far more approachable price point.
