There are many fantastic train journeys to take across the UK and travelling by train is a popular choice for many visitors. If you are travelling from London to Scotland, and want to make the journey extra special, one possibility is to take the Caledonian Sleeper. It is one of our favourite train journeys anywhere in the world and one we highly recommend to train lovers or those who are simply seeking to experience something a little special.

In this episode of the podcast, I am joined by my husband and co-founder of the UK Travel Planning Website and author of the Guide to UK Train Travel ebook Doug Collins who is not only passionate about train travel but with 25 years of experience working on the UK rail network, he is the perfect person to ask questions about travelling the UK by train.

In this episode, Doug shares information about travelling on the Caledonian Sleeper plus tips to ensure you make the most of this iconic train journey.

Show notes which include all the information and links discussed in this episode can be found at https://uktravelplanning.com/episode-5-guide-to-the-caledonian-sleeper/

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Are you planning a trip to London?

If this is your first time visiting London, it can feel quite overwhelming when it comes to planning your visit.  You may be wondering when is the best time for your visit? How many days to spend in London? How to plan your itinerary to include the sites, attractions and landmarks on your bucket list? Where to stay in London and what to budget for your trip?

After not only living in London (but also visiting the city many times as a tourist) in this episode I share 6 steps to help you plan your London trip to reduce stress and overwhelm plus essential travel tips to help you make the most of your visit.

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Show notes which include all the information and links discussed in this episode can be found at https://uktravelplanning.com/visiting-london-practical-tips/

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The historic city of York is one of the most popular destinations for both UK residents and visitors from overseas. 

Visitors are drawn to the city's historic buildings, fascinating history and culture, York Minster cathedral, The Shambles (a medieval shopping street), delicious local food and drink, cosy pubs with real ale, stunning countryside just outside of the city walls and wonderful shopping. 

In this episode long term York resident Sinead joins me to share her top things to see in the city (including some hidden gems), experiences to add to your itinerary, recommended places to eat and drink, the best time of year to visit York, easy day trips from York plus insider tips to help you plan your visit to York.

For more information about the places mentioned and the full show notes for this episode visit https://uktravelplanning.com/visiting-york

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In this episode of the UK Travel Planning Podcast Tracy introduces her husband Doug Collins who not only shares his passion for train travel in the UK but also practical tips to make your own UK rail adventures smoother and less stressful.

Doug discusses his background in the UK train industry and lifelong love of train travel before considering both the advantages and disadvantages of travelling around the UK by train.

He then goes on to share his top tips for anyone planning to travel by train in the UK.  Doug also shares his favourite train journeys including the Caledonian Sleeper and East and West Coast Mainlines from London to Edinburgh and/or Glasgow.

Tracy and Doug also share their future train travel plans which include the famous Jacobite train from Fort William to Mallaig in Scotland (known to Harry Potter fans as the Hogwart's Express)

For more information about the train journeys and places mentioned plus the full show notes for this episode visit https://uktravelplanning.com/episode-2-how-to-travel-the-uk-by-train/

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Welcome to the UK Travel Planning Podcast!

in episode one, you will meet Tracy Collins who introduces you to the UK Travel Planning Podcast, shares her background and love of UK travel plus what to expect in upcoming episodes to help you plan your perfect UK vacation.

For more information about UK Travel mentioned in this episode and the full show notes for this episode visit - https://uktravelplanning.com/episode-one/

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