March 15, 2024

Train Travel in The UK: An Ultimate Guide

Travel as we all know too well can be a tricky business. Be it for a vacation or as a resident, the planning process of how to get around is often the part we dread the most, this can come especially when travelling by train. We at Indigo, however, want to give you the simplest time we can. If you are looking to explore some sights whilst you get around by train travel in the UK, renting a car couldn’t be a better option. With how close our providers are to some rail stations (some even being directly outside), once you get off the train you can get on with the travel and leave the rest of the work to us.

The UK is known for its tourism industry, even beyond the capital of London. Maybe you’re passing through the highlands of Scotland and want to make a stop at the historic Ben Nevis Mountain; maybe through Manchester and want to experience the iconic nightlife. For this reason, There is never a dreary sight in the UK if you know where to look.

With all these attractions across the UK, it would be a wonder to experience even a handful of them and a quick car hire will streamline the process exponentially. With services ranging from car hire in England to car hire in Scotland and even car hire in Wales, we can undoubtedly provide a car at your nearest convenience.

Where to go with Train Travel

With no shortage of trains in the UK, it is entirely possible to navigate across the entire isle on a rail. Although direct, you often miss out on plenty of sites that you could otherwise experience, not to mention the continuous price increase. This is why we recommend some stops you may be interested in! These stops are located around incredibly convenient locations, cutting out the majority of travel to get a rental car. That is of course without mentioning the towns themselves; no doubt worthwhile place to go out of your way.

Scotland Train Travel: Fort William Train station

Nothing shouts “home” in Scotland more than Fort William, a cosy town situated on the west coast of Scotland. With all the amenities you need (including a distillery) everything you could need for a short stay is at your convenience. If you’re willing to travel, just outside the town stands the Ben Nevis Mountain. Arguably, one of the best peaks in all of Scotland; such a title is worthy of travel.

You really cannot go wrong with Fort William, and with a car provider situated outside the station; a quick enquiry with us can get you arranged for immediate pickup. Of course, you must be careful about which car you choose, especially if it is during the winter season. You can read more about driving in Scotland in the winter and the best SUV for winter driving.

Edinburgh Waverley

As the capital of Scotland, you can be sure they’ll be something for everyone. If it’s travelling through Scotland as a family on your list of plans, be sure to include the Edinburgh Castle. A grandstanding structure featuring a tour through its humble beginnings as a home for a warband to its place in the Napoleonic wars. Though if you’re wanting some fun with friends, the nightlife of Edinburgh is just as important as its history, with comedy clubs, dining experience and of course no shortage of pubs.

Outside of London, Edinburgh is the most popular destination for visitors. A quick look around the city will explain why. Though with how large the city is and just how much there is to do, a car hire in Edinburgh would be the most direct way, even if you’re out for the summer with friends our young driver car hire service won’t be of waste in a city like this. Any questions regarding what would be most suitable for you can be directed towards us here.

England Train Travel: Dover

If you’re coming over from France, you already know how important Dover is in the UK. Being the closest ferry port to mainland Europe, it is a perfect place for travellers to come and go. Although, with how close Dover is to other local towns and our rental provider, you’d miss out on the white cliffs.

Penzance

Considering it is the furthest west of England, you may overlook what this town offers, but Penzance and the Cornwall area are lush with food and attractions. Unique to Penzance is the Jubilee pool, but make no mistake, it is more than just a body of water to swim. Featuring not just a main pool but also a geothermally heated pool. Though if the swimming doesn’t appeal to you, the café on site certainly will. With an enquiry, we can set you up with a car hire in Penzance only 5 minutes gives you no excuse not to see this quaint southern town.

Ashford

West of Dover is another hotspot of England that many travellers and even residents skim over. Ashford hosts a network of high-street brands in its Ashford Outlet Centre. With brands ranging from designer clothes to perfume and cosmetics, only London can compete with this fashion. Though if you’re in need of a car hire in Ashford for all that shopping, a 4×4 car hire might be your best bet for storage.

York

Anywhere with a history as distinct as York deserves a visit. From Roman conquest by Constantine to the capital of a Viking empire, to call York’s history diverse is an understatement. The Jorvik Viking Centre displays this history better than anywhere else. Being right in the heart of the city, it extensively follows the history of York from the Romans to the Normans. Whilst you’re in the centre of York (and being 3 minutes away from a rental provider), there’s no faster way to travel than with our York car hire.

Manchester Piccadilly

A city like Manchester needs no introduction, from the nightlife to the artistry, it is rightfully known as the music capital. If some fine art you’re looking for, any of the several museums are more than adequate in showing just how influential the city has been. If you want to make the most of the city with your Manchester car hire, you may want to save your money with a no deposit car hire; we all know how much shopping you can do in such a big city.

Exeter St Davids

Being so far south of England you may be deceived into writing off the whole area, but you’d be missing out greatly. Considering the scale of the city, it is the perfect place for a staycation. With cafes and high street stores littering the street; for those who want a more relaxed trip it is the perfect place; even senior drivers may find Exeter to be a second home. If you are interested in a car hire in Exeter, an enquiry with us will let us arrange this for you.

London Kings Cross / St Pancras International / Euston

You’ll be pleased to know that we can provide a car directly to the many stations in London. The city of London stretches endlessly with things to do and people to meet. From the iconic landmarks of Buckingham Palace to the shopping metropolis of Oxford Street, travel should be the least of your worries. Maybe you’re even visiting for one of the many sports events such as the Six Nations championship. However, regardless of where you’re going in London, with the new Low Emission Zone which taxes non-compliant vehicles on their emissions, we recommend an electric vehicle for hire in compliance with these guidelines.

Newcastle

While not on the scale of London, there is a reason Newcastle Train Station is one of the busiest in the UK and conveniently has a car provider right at the station. One of the biggest draws to Newcastle as a visitor comes from The Biscuit Factory. You may feel disappointed to learn that they don’t make any biscuits here but don’t let that discourage you; there is an extensive art gallery with workshops and stores for you to take any number of souvenirs with you. Even if you are looking for something to eat here, they offer an all-day brunch reservation on top of all that!

Wales Train Travel: Llandudno

Moving away from England, Llandudno in Wales is certainly somewhere not a lot of travellers consider. This a shame since so many people are missing out on this quaint town on the shore. If the weather allows for it you may want to take a walk on the Llandudno pier, the longest in Wales, there’s even a Ferris wheel! A Llandudno car hire is only a short distance (10 min) and is incredibly easy to access.

Where to start your car hire

As there is clearly no shortage of places to travel in the UK, the entire isles are ripe for explorations, whether it’s the bustling city or humble towns you’re looking for, there’s always something. Whilst the train does make for a good starting point, having the freedom of movement with a car is something you can’t get elsewhere.

for any rental need, we provide:

• Debit Card Car Hire
• Low Deposit Car Hire
• Young Driver Car Hire
• Senior Driver Car Hire

Of course, though there may be some questions and concerns regarding what is possible and when we have been able to to support other customers in this regard. Feel free to contact us or send us an email at [email protected] and call us at +44 (0)113 880 0748.