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Scotland Coast to Coast E1 43 min

1. Scotland Coast to Coast

Our Scottish rail journey starts in Kyle of Lochalsh, a tiny fishing village on the far west coast and takes us east across the breathtaking Highlands.

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Pacific Surfliner E2 44 min

2. Pacific Surfliner

Pulled by a gleaming Siemens Charger locomotive, our double-decked coaches will take us on a 350-mile trip into the Californian dream. On our way we'll stop off in Carlsbad.

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The Peak District E3 44 min

3. The Peak District

A trip through the Peak District at full steam, pulled by the Royal Scot, one of the finest locomotives ever built. On the way from Crewe to York, the train travels over Chat Moss on a line built by Robert Stephenson, which once served the famous Rocket.

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Portugal E4 44 min

4. Portugal

The latest train excursion includes a trip to Portugal's Quinta de Vargellas, a vineyard that has been making port for centuries. Cameras also focus on the seaside city of Aveiro, and there's a trip to Lisbon to visit the home of the regional custard tart.

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Italy E5 44 min

5. Italy

This week, we're celebrating Italy and following the Neapolitan Line. Travelling west from the gelato shops of the seaside town of Pescara, we cross Italy through the remote and wild Apennine Mountains down to the hustling city of Naples on the west coast. Our journey ends on-board the royal carriages preserved in the old locomotive works of Pietrarsa.

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Africa E6 44 min

6. Africa

Starting from one of the world's most remote cities, Walvis Bay, in Namibia, we roll 1,500 miles through the Kalahari desert to Pretoria, South Africa's Executive Capital.

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Denver E7 44 min

7. Denver

Starting in Denver, the Rocky Mountaineer makes its way through the state of Utah.

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France E8 44 min

8. France

This is a scenic railway journey like few others. Leaving chic 21st century Nice behind the Train des Pigne takes us back into the Provence of the past.

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Spain E9 44 min

9. Spain

The luxury Al Andalus train takes in some of the most beautiful cities in Spain.

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Australia E10 44 min

10. Australia

Celebrating the wonders of Queensland, we travel over 1,000 miles (1,600 kms) from Brisbane to Cairns onboard one of the most advanced trains in the world.

World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys poster

World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys (2019)

8.1 (8) 6 Seasons 44m/ep 2019-10-25 US, GB

Bill Nighy narrates the stories of epic train journeys through stunning scenery.

Genres: Documentary

Stars: Bill Nighy