With ever-changing scenery and such a variety of places to see and explore, rail holidays offer a fabulous travel experience. These budget train trips for young travellers from the UK will take you further without costing the earth.

Cheap packages to China offer a real sense of the scale and character of the country and its people on rail routes linking key towns, villages and attractions. Rural networks and bullet trains transport you between Beijing and Shanghai, traverse stunning landscapes around the Li and Yangtze rivers and deliver you to Chengdu to drop in on the giant pandas that inhabit the sanctuary there.

Low-cost escorted train tours in France and Spain mix walking, culture and cuisine. Wine connoisseurs will be captivated by wine-tasting opportunities in Bordeaux. Across the Pyrenees, you can take walks on the Camino de Santiago, enjoy a pintxos crawl in San Sebastian and explore the rich historical legacy of Segovia, including its spectacular Roman aqueduct.

We have a host of great value rail tours for young people whether you want to explore the magical sites of India, the historical towns and mountain vistas of the Balkans, or the culture, history and gastronomy of Italy and Greece. Browse them now and start planning a train adventure to remember.

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