World’s best train journeys revealed with two in the UK making the list – and they have stunning countryside views
TWO train journeys in the UK have been named the best in the world for 2023.
In recent years, train journeys have grown in popularity among holidaymakers, with many adding more and more routes to their travel bucket lists.
Those Brits looking for their next railway voyage will be pleased to know, that two train journeys in the UK have been named the best in the world by Conde Nast Traveller.
In their , an army of well-travelled readers voted for their favourite train trips.
Included in the top 20 were train journeys in Australia, Japan, Canada, and Spain.
The Royal Scotsman in Scotland made the list thanks to its indulgent and intimate atmosphere.
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Conde Nast wrote: "With only 40 guests onboard, the train circumnavigates the heart of the Scottish Highlands, passing such landmarks as the Kyle of Lochalsh and Cairngorms National Park."
While the team of travel experts praised the views from the train window, its amenities also earned some recognition.
The luxury train has specialist features like a dedicated spa carriage, an observation car, and plenty of fine dining options.
Meanwhile, The British Pullman was also included in the top 20.
This time it was thanks to its restored carriages, which date back to the 1920s and 1930s, and its Art Deco interiors.
The British Pullman departs from London and it takes passengers past picturesque cities like Cambridge and York, before moving into the countryside.
In addition to ferrying passengers up and down the country, The British Pullman has also welcomed members of the royal family and government officials on board.
But journeys on The British Pullman don't come cheap, with tickets costing hundreds of pounds.
Luckily, other train journeys in the UK are much more affordable, with the country's "most scenic" costing just £3.
One train trip that delights rail enthusiasts is the route from St Erth to St Ives in Cornwall.
The train takes just 10 minutes and takes passengers along a stretch of the Cornish coast.
Carbis Bay is the train's end destination, but this route is all about the journey thanks to its spectacular views.
They wrote: "Enjoy spectacular views as the line sweeps along the coast past the golden sands of Hayle Towans and Carbis Bay before arriving in St Ives.
"If you can, sit on the right-hand side of the train when you get on at St Erth. The views out across the sea are fantastic!"
Another highlight of the journey is that St Ives station is situated right next to Porthminster beach, meaning the sand and sea can be accessed almost immediately.
Another train route that people in the UK love is the East Coast train line between Durham and Edinburgh, with coastal views and city landscapes among the sights that can be seen out the window.
Newcastle, Berwick, Lindisfarne, and Durham Cathedral are all among the highlights of that route.
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Meanwhile, you can ride a London tube train with sea views on this British island.
And these are some of the most beautiful railway journeys in the UK.