Information about destinations travelling Europe by train
Southport is one of two original station buildings still in use on the New Haven Line. The one on the east side was built in 1884 to replace a previous station house that burned down. It was rebuilt with a simple design in brick, exhibiting a Craftsman influence. The interior was clad in glazed brick…
The town grew around the castle walls with narrow streets leading up to the keep. At the heart of the village is the Praca de Camoes featuring the former town hall with a carved coat of arms and the John V fountain engraved with the monarch’s signature. Other highlights include stately family manors like the…
How to get to Abrantes Portugal by train The city of Abrantes is a wonderful day trip or overnight destination from Lisbon. You can easily take a train from the Portuguese capital, and cheap tickets start at only $8 (EUR7). With its many historic monuments, Ribatejo culture rooted in convent sweets and dozens of river…
Goring & Streatley station serves the twin villages of Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire and Streatley, Berkshire in England. The two villages cluster around a bridge crossing the River Thames and are linked by a rail line operated by First Great Western. There are 23 possible journeys between Reading and Goring & Streatley, with trains leaving approximately every…
You’ll find lots of things to do in Aspatria, including visiting the Lake District Cheese Company and trying the famous Cumberland sausage. Other popular attractions include Memorial Park and St Kentigern’s Church. Daydreaming about a trip to Aspatria is easier than ever with incredible vacation packages from Hotwire. Score a hotel deal and flights for…
Glimmering through the window of a train hurtling north across the Royal Border Bridge, Berwick-upon-Tweed railway station looks like a poor affair. It occupies a proud site, however. Operating a D class lifeboat from its historic boathouse, it serves a coastline renowned for its beaches and islands. It also hosts Scotland’s Fringe by the Sea…
Whether you’re visiting Finland on business or taking a holiday to see the sights, you can easily travel between Helsinki and Turku by train. Book your tickets now and relax on the journey, enjoying the stunning countryside views. A one-hour rail link would strengthen the standing of cities and towns, boost employment opportunities and enhance…
Football fans can cheer on Walsall’s Saddlers team at the 11,300-capacity Bescot Stadium. It replaced the club’s former home at Fellow’s Park in 1990. The Banks’s Stadium is easy to reach, situated less than a mile from junction 9 of the M6 motorway. There is also a railway station within walking distance and plenty of…
When you’re ready to venture out of your holiday rental, there is plenty to keep you entertained. Stroll through shopping streets paved with patterned calcada Portuguesa and take in cultured squares like Praca Sa da Bandeira. Then visit Torre das Cabacas, whose bell from 1604 once set the rhythm of daily life in Santarem. Also…
Fratton Station is located in the city of Portsmouth, England. It is on the Portsmouth Direct Line which runs between London Waterloo and Portsmouth Harbour. It is the busiest station in Portsmouth. During the coronavirus pandemic usage increased to over 41m entries and exits. It has two platforms. Normally, platform 2 and 3 serve Portsmouth…