Information about destinations travelling Europe by train
Chorley’s railway station is located in the heart of this historic market town. It serves commuters to towns across Lancashire, including Preston and Manchester. A modern 1980s building, the station has been recently refurbished to support the electrification of trains. The subway roofs were replaced to accommodate the new overhead line equipment. Getting to the…
Greenock West is one of eight railway stations serving the town of Greenock in Scotland. It is located on the Inverclyde Line and is the closest station to the town center. Trains between Greenock West and Longport run frequently with 16 possible journeys daily. Most trains are operated by ScotRail. How to get there The…
Despite the smallness of its country, Finland has one of Europe’s most self-contained railway systems. The State system runs over 3,400 miles of 5 ft gauge track. This is largely due to the generous dimensions of the Finnish construction gauge, which enables locomotives and coaches to be built with comparatively large cabs and spacious interiors….
The Balmossie Room is a childcare facility that offers warm, friendly and nurturing environment for the children in their care. They provide a range of play and learning activities that are tailored to each child’s individual needs. The closest GP is Monifieth Medical Practice, which is approximately 1.1 miles away. 2. Broughty Ferry Museum Learn…
The center of Portugal is a hidden gem that is home to beautiful countryside, quaint villages, and endless hiking trails. This is the perfect place to escape from the overcrowded beaches and experience a more authentic Portuguese vacation. During your stay in Sao Pedro da Torre, be sure to try the local cuisine. Some must-try…
Greenhithe is now a commuter town that has been boosted by its proximity to the vast shopping centre of Bluewater. It also boasts the Pier Hotel, and has a historic high street. On 19th May 1845 Sir John Franklin’s expedition ships left from Greenhithe on their way to Stromness in the Orkney Islands, where they…
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…