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Tantrum free trips: taking your kids on the train

Posted on April 22, 2013

Entertaining kids on the train

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Travelling with children can be a challenging experience but there are loads of reasons why taking a trip on the train is a great idea. As well as being more environmentally friendly than flying or driving, travelling with kids is often the cheapest option as there are usually plenty of train deals available for families.

Of course, travelling with youngsters can be a bit of a daunting prospect. But with a little imagination and planning a lengthy journey can be turned into a fun experience. If you’re taking a long trip with children in tow we’ve written up some top tips on how to keep your kids entertained on the train. Continue reading →

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10 Reasons to Travel by Train at Half Term

Posted on February 20, 2013

With half-term coming up, it’s no surprise if you’re looking to whisk the kids on a day trip or staycation. We asked Debbie O’Connor – a mum and the brains behind two popular parenting blogs: Motivating Mum and Mum’s the Boss – to give us her view on half-term travelling and tips on where to take the kids.

So keep on reading and get some ideas for your family…

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Great Christmas Gifts for your Favourite Commuters

Posted on November 29, 2012

When you start your Christmas shopping, spare a thought for all of your friends and loved ones who spend part of their busy day commuting. With a little bit of imagination and a carefully chosen Christmas gift, you could make sure they enjoy every journey to the fullest.

Cheap train tickets are sure to be at the top of plenty of Christmas lists and once you have those sorted with a little bit of help from redspottedhanky.com, it’s time to start looking further afield From small, silly stocking fillers to brilliant gifts to place under the tree, there are tons of presents that are perfectly suited to frequent train travellers. Read on and see if you can spot the perfect gift for your favourite commuter…

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Halloween Treats: Ghost Trains and Haunted Stations

Posted on October 31, 2012


The next time you hop on a train, spare a thought for some of the gruesome and chilling ghost stories that could be haunting the tracks. Trains and train stations have long been a centre for ghoulish legends throughout the years, including some truly terrifying tales that are said to be true.

We’ve collected some of our favourite spooky train stories for you to enjoy this Halloween, so read on and give yourself something spectral to reflect on during your next train journey…
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5 Of The World’s Most Unusual Train Stations

Posted on August 23, 2012

What kind of things do you hope to find in your local train station? Updated and accurate departure boards, clean bathrooms, maybe a place to grab a quick coffee? Those are all ideal train station components, but there are some cities who’ve decided to take station design to the cutting edge – or is that the edge of reason?

Read on to discover some of the world’s weirdest and most interesting train stations before booking any European Rail or worldwide train adventures…
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5 of the strangest things left on trains …

Posted on June 18, 2012

You might expect the UK’s railway stations’ lost luggage office to be full of wallets, phones and umbrellas. But sometimes passengers leave the strangest things behind on trains.

Read on for our top five tales about things that bemused conductors have found on trains. And if you’re forgetful, put a note in your diary to remind you to check our journey planner for cheap train tickets, car hire and hotel rooms before you set off on your next trip.

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Seriously, on trains … amazing animal antics

Posted on May 8, 2012

Tama - "The Station Master" - Image Credit: Wikipedia, Free Commons

Plenty of people take their pets with them when they’re travelling by train. But sometimes slightly more unusual animals are spotted at railway stations.

Read on for our pick of the funniest pictures and video clips of some surprising station wildlife – and if you’re heading off to the platform soon, don’t forget to check our journey planner for cheap train tickets, car hire and hotel rooms.

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Seriously, on trains … our favourite funny railway station reviews

Posted on April 9, 2012

Online review sites are often a great source of information – but some of the reviews are also extremely entertaining. We love a laugh – so we’ve trawled some of the UK’s leading review sites to find some amusing opinions about Blighty’s railway stations.

Read on for our pick of the funniest train station reviews – and don’t forget to check our journey planner for savings that will put a smile on your face next time you travel by rail.

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Take the train to … the Glasgow International Comedy Festival

Posted on March 6, 2012

All aboard the comedy express! Take the train to Glasgow to see the best of new comedy and some old favourites at the city’s International Comedy Festival.

And don’t forget to check our journey planner for cheap train tickets and hotels before you travel. We don’t make you pay booking fees either – something that’s sure to bring a grin to your face.

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Take the train … to literary hotspots for World Book Day

Posted on February 21, 2012

Bookworms will be rejoicing on March 1 2012 – as it’s World Book Day. And taking the train to one of the UK’s literary hotspots is the perfect way to mark the occasion.

Read on to find out which cities we think make the best destination for a literary city break – and make sure you journey planner for cheap train tickets, so you’ll have more to spend while you’re there.

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