Driving Heritage, Creating Memories

At Rail Away Days, we offer an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of heritage railways. Our driving experiences allow enthusiasts and novices alike to take the controls of vintage locomotives, guided by our expert instructors. This unique adventure not only offers a thrilling ride but also shares the rich history behind these magnificent trains, creating lasting memories for all who join us. Discover the joy of keeping railway heritage alive with Rail Away Days!

We connect experiencers with train operators and events companies.


Plan your rail away day from your home town below

London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Bristol, Manchester, Sheffield, Leeds, Edinburgh, Leicester, Coventry, Bradford | Cardiff | Nottingham | Hull | Newcastle | Stoke | Southampton | Derby | Portsmouth | Brighton | Plymouth | Northampton | Reading | Luton | Wolverhampton | Bolton | Aberdeen | Bournemouth | Norwich | Swindon | Swansea | Milton Keynes | Southend | Middlesbrough | Peterborough | Sunderland | Warrington | Huddersfield | Slough | Oxford | York | Poole | Ipswich | Telford | Cambridge | Dundee | Gloucester | Blackpool | Birkenhead | Watford | Sale | Colchester | Newport | Solihull | High Wycombe | Exeter | Gateshead | Blackburn | Cheltenham | Maidstone | Chelmsford | Salford | Basildon | Doncaster | Basingstoke | Worthing | Eastbourne | Crawley | Rochdale | Rotherham | Stockport | Gillingham | Sutton Coldfield | Woking | Wigan | Lincoln | Oldham | Wakefield | St Helens | Worcester | Hemel Hempstead | Bath | Preston | Barnsley | Stevenage | Hastings | Southport | Darlington | Bedford | Halifax | Hartlepool | Chesterfield | Nuneaton | Grimsby | Weston-Super-Mare | Chester |St Albans