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What's included:
  • Transport
  • Accommodation
  • Journey guide with tickets
  • WhatsApp support
  • Disruption replanning

Journey at a glance

Trip overview

  • London

  • Inverness

    1 night

  • Grantown-on-Spey

    3 nights

  • Inverness

    1 night

  • London

Full itinerary

Journey
8hrs 9mins
Standard class

LondonInverness

Ride the fast Highland Chieftain daytime train north from London to Inverness.
Stay
1 night
Inverness

Inverness

Inverness enjoys a fine setting by the River Ness, with Loch Ness and its alleged monster well away to the southwest. The graceful city is home to fine restaurants and museums and in 2019 it topped a list of the most cultured cities in the UK.

Abermar Guest House

Where you could stay1 night

Abermar Guest House

Run by welcoming hosts James and Allison, this central bed and breakfast offers a comfortable stay on a quiet residential street in the heart of Inverness.

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Recommendations

  • From Inverness, head out on foot to the ancient fort of Craig Phadrig for beautiful views of the Beauly Firth.

  • The Highlands are home to some of the UK’s darkest skies. Head out on a stargazing tour with astronomer Stephen Mackintosh and you’ll spot constellations, planets and maybe even the Milky Way. Stephen provides binoculars as well as his 200mm telescope, and he will guide you through some of the history and dynamics behind many of the objects visible.

  • The Moray Firth is home to the world’s northernmost pod of bottlenose dolphins. Climb aboard a low-impact boat with Dolphin Spirit and see these beautiful creatures up close.

Journey
1hrs 0mins
Standard class

InvernessGrantown-on-Spey

Take the bus from Inverness (buy your ticket on the day) to Grantown-on-Spey.
Stay
3 nights
Grantown-on-Spey

Grantown-on-Spey

On the edge of the Cairngorms National Park and sitting alongside the River Spey, this neat little town is a great base for slow travel through Strathspey. Meander from distillery to distillery on a whisky trail or, in winter, head to the Cairngorm or Lecht ski areas.
The Speyside Hotel

Where you could stay3 nights

The Speyside Hotel

Expect a hearty Scottish welcome at the homely Speyside Hotel, situated in an ideal location in Grantown on Spey. With an on-site bar, restaurant and communal lounge area, guests can enjoy a local whisky by the open fire, and start the day with the Speyside's famed Scottish breakfast with locally-sourced ingredients.

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Room details
Room: Classic twin room
Board: Breakfast included

Recommendations

  • Donโ€™t know your single malt from your sherry-cask? Take a tour with those who do, visiting whisky distilleries large and small throughout Speyside, Scotlandโ€™s greatest whisky-making region.

  • Hire and mountain bike (e-mountain bikes also available) and explore the Cairngorms with or without a local guide.

  • Explore the villages of Strathspey with a Secret Strathspey walking tour. Discover the stories of clan feuds, folk tales and timeless legends while wandering among the beautiful landscapes.

Journey
1hrs 0mins
Standard class

Grantown-on-SpeyInverness

Take the bus from Grantown-on-Spey (buy your ticket on the day) to Inverness.
Stay
1 night
Inverness

Inverness

Inverness enjoys a fine setting by the River Ness, with Loch Ness and its alleged monster well away to the southwest. The graceful city is home to fine restaurants and museums and in 2019 it topped a list of the most cultured cities in the UK.

Abermar Guest House

Where you could stay1 night

Abermar Guest House

Run by welcoming hosts James and Allison, this central bed and breakfast offers a comfortable stay on a quiet residential street in the heart of Inverness.

Find out more

Journey
8hrs 7mins
Standard class

InvernessLondon

Take the morning Highland Chieftain train from Inverness, which cruises south through the Highlands to Perth, then dashes through Edinburgh and Newcastle to reach Kings Cross station in London.

Before you book

Please make sure that you're happy with your trip before booking, as fees apply to changes made after booking. Check our FAQs for more information. To make changes to this trip before you book, please email hello@byway.travel

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