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After a major overhaul in 2022, the newly-restored Flying Scotman is ready for action.  2023 marked the centenary year for this iconic steam locomotive and there were a series of events to celebrate. 

Make sure you don't miss the chance to see the one of fastest steam trains in action with a wonderful short break. 

If you wish to pre-register, the click  here for 2024 coach tours. 

Most steam train trips include coach travel, a hotel stay and a journey behind the Scotsman  on a heritage railway.

History of the Steam Train

The legendary  Flying Scotsman train  has been back on the rails since 2016, after it's £4.2 million refurbishment.

Originally built in Doncaster, the Scotsman launched in 1923 and was one of the most powerful locomotives used on the Railway. 

The locomotive continued to achieve a number of firsts throughout its career. Officially the first locomotive in the UK to clock 100mph on a special test run. It also ran the first ever non-stop service from London to Edinburgh with a journey time of just eight hours. Another more recent record obtained, is the oldest mainline working locomotive on Britain's tracks.

During the Second World War the iconic green paint was repainted black, which was a common theme with all railway stock. It was retired from service by the British Rail in 1963, as steam engines were becoming old-fashioned. After retirement, the train changed ownership several times. The locomotive was also taken to the United States of America and Australia before returning back to the UK.

Since it was officially launched to the public again in 2016, the Flying Scotsman has been touring around the UK and appearing at the National Railway Museum in York and Locomotion in Shilton. This popular locomotive has earned itself a generation of Scotsman fans. 

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Flying Scotsman Centenary

Daytrips hauled by flying scotsman launched for 2023.

We have announced a series of 2023 mainline steam tour dates with 60103 Flying Scotsman. The days out in the company of the world’s most famous steam locomotive are part of Flying Scotsman’s centenary celebrations organised by the National Railway Museum.

The National Railway Museum’s Flying Scotsman centenary plans were launched with an appearance of the iconic locomotive at Kings Cross Station on Friday, October 14, to tie in with the station’s own 170 th anniversary. The Museum revealed a calendar of Flying Scotsman events for 2023 on their website.

Officially the first steam locomotive to reach 100mph, 60103 Flying Scotsman was built at Doncaster in 1922. Designed by Sir Nigel Gresley and built for the LNER, the locomotive was named ‘Flying Scotsman’ in 1923 and continued in regular service until 1963 and then later in preservation. Today, it is owned by the National Railway Museum in York and is operated and maintained by Riley & Son (E) Ltd. 

We are delighted to be working with the National Railway Museum to put Flying Scotsman through its paces on the mainline in 2023. Nine mainline dates have been launched with more to follow. Dates announced so far are:

The Royal Duchy, Sunday, April 30: Bristol to Plymouth

The Cardiff Express, Wednesday, June 7: London to Cardiff

The Cheshireman, Saturday, June 10: London to Chester

The Portsmouth Flyer, Saturday, June 17: London to Portsmouth

The Salisbury Express, Wednesday, June 21: London to Salisbury

The Great Yarmouth Flyer, Saturday, June 24: London to Great Yarmouth

The Flying Scotsman Centenary Weekender, Friday 30th June to Tuesday 4th July: London to Edinburgh tour

The Waverley , Sunday, July 9: York to Carlisle

The Waverley , Sunday, August 6: York to Carlisle

The Waverley , Sunday, September 10: York to Carlisle

The Hadrian , Saturday 14th October: Derby to Carlisle

“The Railway Touring Company is very excited to be working in partnership with the National Railway Museum, Riley & Son and operator West Coast Railways Company for the 2023 celebrations,” said The Railway Touring Company’s MD Kelly Osborne. “With kind assistance from all involved, we have designed a programme of mainline steam day tours that will take Flying Scotsman to many parts of England, Scotland and Wales. We hope rail enthusiasts young and old will join us on board for a memorable day out.”

The National Railway Museum’s Centenary programme is packed with events and activities, which people can now explore and book online. During 2023, as well as days out on the mainline, Flying Scotsman can be seen at free static events at the National Railway Museum and other locations. The iconic loco will also be in action at a number of heritage railways around the UK and at Locomotion in Shildon.

In addition, one of the UK’s best loved authors Michael Morpurgo has written a new children’s book Flying Scotsman and the Best Birthday Ever to mark the anniversary.

The Flying Scotsman Centenary Programme has been generously supported by Hornby and has been made possible thanks to the National Heritage Memorial Fund. 

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The ‘Flying Scotsman’ Made Train History When The Speedometer Hit 100

The first locomotive to hit 100 miles per hour was billed as “The Most Famous Train in the World”

Kat Eschner

Train technology shaped the twentieth century and seems poised to help shape the 21st, but it’s hard to imagine another locomotive will reach the iconic status of the Flying Scotsman.

The LNER Class A3 4472 Flying Scotsman has set records and travelled the world. It all began on this day in 1934. Then, the “Flying Scotsman” became the first steam locomotive to be officially recorded reaching 100 mph, during the 393-mile trip for London and Edinbugh.  The British rail industry in the 1920s and 1930s was competing with new roadways for passengers, meaning that keeping up a reputation for speed and efficiency was extremely important.

The train ran the “Flying Scotsman” route from 1928 to 1963, leading the locomotive to be often called the name of its route, writes the National Railway Museum, its current owners. The Flying Scotsman route was marketed as “The Most Famous Train in the World,” so it’s no surprise that the record-breaking locomotive that ran it became the most known as the most famous locomotive in the world in the 1960s. In its time in regular service, the train travelled two million miles, writes the BBC. But retirement was just the start of the Scotsman’s adventures.

The train travelled the world, making visits to different countries and even breaking another record in 1989, this one for the longest non-stop steam run of 422 miles. The National Railway Museum bought it in 2004, and it was on blocks between 2006 and early 2016. This January, the refurbished engine moved under its own power for the first time. Restoring the piece of Britain’s railway history cost £4.5 million, writes James S. Baldwin for The History Press . Saving the Scotsman after it was bought by the museum became something of a cause .

The Scotsman is beloved, but Japan’s Shinkansen high-speed “bullet train” system left the speedrecord in the dust after it opened in 1964, with one line of the new network reaching 130 mph, according to The Japan News . Earlier this November, that train line broke its own record of 366 miles per hour with a new record of 374 miles per hour, set only last month. Japan owes its new records to the new trains’ “maglev” designs that use powerful electromagnets to levitate the train rather than wheels.

High-speed train systems are a hot topic in the U.S. as well, and the vision of a future where fast ground transport replaces air travel doesn’t seem totally out of the question. Hard to believe that little more than 80 years ago, the Scotsman’s 100 mph set records. But with its restoration, everyone can see some of train history’s high-speed beginnings.

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Kat Eschner is a freelance science and culture journalist based in Toronto.

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The history of Flying Scotsman

Published: 13 March 2020

Flying Scotsman started life as just another of Sir Nigel Gresley's A1 class of locomotives, but is now considered the most famous locomotive in the world. How did it get there?

• Built in 1923 at Doncaster Works, costing £7,944
• Weight: 97 tonnes
• Length: 70ft
• Officially the first locomotive to reach 100mph, and the first to circumnavigate the globe
• Holds the world record for a non-stop run in a steam locomotive, set in 1989 with a 422-mile trip

Where did it all begin?

Flying Scotsman was  built in Doncaster, the first locomotive of the newly formed London and North Eastern Railway  (LNER). It went into service on 24 February 1923 with number 1472. It was designed by Sir Nigel Gresley as part of the A1 class—the most powerful locomotives used by the LNER at that time.

By 1924, when it was selected to appear at the British Empire Exhibition in London, the loco had been renumbered 4472—and given the name 'Flying Scotsman'  after the daily 10.00 London to Edinburgh rail service which started in 1862.

The British Empire Exhibition made Flying Scotsman famous, and it went on to feature in many more publicity events for the LNER. In 1928, it was given a new type of tender with a corridor, which meant that a new crew could take over without stopping the train. This allowed it to haul the  first ever non-stop London to Edinburgh service  on 1 May that year, reducing the journey time to eight hours.

In 1934, Scotsman was   clocked at 100mph   on a special test run—officially the first locomotive in the UK to reach that speed. The test run proved to the LNER's directors that steam power could provide high speeds, negating a plan for the company to use diesel power on its high-speed services.

Flying Scotsman's rise to fame in pictures:

Flying Scotsman under sheeting at Doncaster Works on 1 March 1924, ready to travel to the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley.

An engineering diagram of Flying Scotsman from a manual created for its appearance at the 1924 British Empire Exhibition.

The Lord Mayor of London with Nigel Gresley, Driver Pibworth and William Teasdale on the footplate of 4472 Flying Scotsman before the first non-stop run on 1 May 1928.

Nigel Gresley, Bill Sparshatt (driver) and R Webster (fireman) at Kings Cross in 1934 after Flying Scotsman's 100mph run. This photograph is from the report of the run in the LNER magazine.

Flying Scotsman's engine record card, including a note of the 100mph speed achieved.

Flying Scotsman during the Second World War

LNER passenger locomotives had always been painted Apple Green. But during the Second World War, Flying Scotsman was repainted in wartime black, in common with all railway stock. After the war, it became green again and was rebuilt as an A3 Pacific.

In 1948, British Railways was formed and rail travel in Britain was nationalised. Scotsman, now numbered 60103, was painted blue for a time, then BR Green.

It remained this colour until  1963, when it was retired by British Rail . By this time, it had undergone several alterations to improve its performance—but it had been pulling trains for 40 years, and steam engines were becoming old-fashioned.

Who owns Flying Scotsman?

In January 1963, Alan Pegler bought Flying Scotsman.  As part of the deal, Pegler negotiated a complete overhaul of the locomotive.

It was converted back to single-chimney condition and repainted in LNER livery. The tender was exchanged for a corridor type, and an agreement made that enabled it to run on the main line. In a blaze of publicity, Flying Scotsman ran its last train for British Railways on 14 January 1963.

In May 1968 on the 40th anniversary of the first non-stop run, Flying Scotsman travelled non-stop from London King's Cross to Edinburgh.

In 1969 Flying Scotsman headed to the United States on a tour intended to promote British exports. The tour broke even in its first year, but the second lost money.

In a bid to balance the books, Pegler arranged for the train to travel to San Francisco. The trip worked well operationally but was a financial disaster. Alan Pegler was forced into bankruptcy and Scotsman was stranded in the USA.

Who owns Scotsman

Flying Scotsman at King's Cross station in 1963, taken just before its last journey to Doncaster after being bought by Alan Pegler.

Alan Pegler with Flying Scotsman before it leaves on its last scheduled trip from King's Cross in 1963.

Flying Scotsman departs from Denison, Texas in 1970 during its unsuccessful US tour.

However, in 1973 Flying Scotsman was brought back to the UK after William McAlpine heard about the situation in the USA. He promptly put together a rescue plan, paying off the creditors and buying the locomotive.

McAlpine had the engine restored at Derby Works and kept it running for 23 years in his ownership, extensively overhauling it twice. He even took Flying Scotsman to Australia, making it the first steam locomotive to circumnavigate the globe on its voyage there and back. While in Australia in 1989 it also set a new record for the longest non-stop run by a steam locomotive at 422 miles.

Following the successful tour of Australia, Flying Scotsman ran special trains around Britain, including regular runs over the famous Settle to Carlisle Railway and trips hauling the prestigious Orient Express Pullman train.

The locomotive was repaired again in the early 1990s, at which time pop impresario Pete Waterman formed a short-lived partnership with Sir William to run the locomotive.  In February 1996 businessman Tony Marchington bought Scotsman outright for £1.25 million.

In 2004, Flying Scotsman hit the headlines again with yet another crisis over its ownership.

A campaign spearheaded by the National Railway Museum to save the locomotive for the nation amassed the support of thousands, confirming its status as a national treasure. 

The appeal to keep the steam icon in Britain was supported by a £1.8 million grant from the National Heritage Memorial Fund and the generosity of the public. Its restoration was also completed with the help of a Heritage Lottery Fund grant of £275,000.

Scotsman and the National Railway Museum

From 2006, Flying Scotsman underwent an extensive restoration in the workshop of Riley & Son (E) Ltd. In 2016 the painstaking £4.2m project to bring the legend back to life—resplendent in BR Green livery in its guise as 60103—was completed.

As the restoration process came to an end, all eyes were once again trained on the world’s most famous locomotive. The next chapter in the Flying Scotsman story was its triumphant return as a working museum exhibit, conquering yet another record as the oldest mainline working locomotive on Britain’s tracks.

Undoubtedly one of the jewels in the crown of our world-class collection, it can now be experienced by a new generation of Scotsman fans and will captivate the public for generations to come.

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• BBC, A History of the World: Flying Scotsman
• The National Archives, Thirties Britain: Flying Scotsman

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The Flying Scotsman 2023: where is steam train today, timetable for centenary tour and how to get tickets

To mark the 100 year anniversary of the now famous locomotive, The Flying Scotsman will visit various places across the country

It has been 100 years since one the world’s most famous locomotives, The Flying Scotsman , was first built.

In celebration of this historic milestone, the iconic train will also be visiting various heritage railways and taking part in a number of day excursions throughout the year to mark its centenary year, so fans can catch a glimpse of it for themselves. It's already visited a number of places including Edinburgh's Waverley station, and the National Railway Museum, York.

The express passenger train first entered service on 24 February 1923. It was designed by chief engineer Nigel Gresley and built at Doncaster’s London North Eastern Railway works , known locally in South Yorkshire as the Plant, however, it is now owned by the National Railway Museum.

Along with visits to railways across the country, there will also be a programme of events happening at the National Railway Museum in York, North Yorkshire , to mark 100 years since the first journey of the famous train. All of these events began March, with the full programme running until the end of the year.

So, just where will The Flying Scotsman be and when and how can you get tickets? Here’s everything you need to know.

What events will be happening to mark the Flying Scotsman centenary?

Visitors to the National Railway Museum will be able to discover new stories about Flying Scotsman in their special centenary exhibition. Guests will travel through time and share the engine’s greatest moments in a brand-new cutting-edge VR experience also, so they can feel what it was like to travel on one of those maiden journeys.

An exhibition, called Flying Scotsman: 100 Years, 100 Voices, will also be on display. It will showcase documents, photographs and stories from the museum’s archives as well as from a recent public call-out. All tell a story of people whose lives have been impacted by the locomotive.

Where is the Flying Scotsman today, and where will it be visiting in future?

Here is the full programme of where the Flying Scotsman will be visiting, including excursions, day trips and month long visits to heritage railways.

Please note that scheduled dates may be subject to change and new events will be announced throughout the year. We’ll update this article with any new information we receive throughout the year.

Below is the current schedule for events which are still to happen this year, correct at the time of publishing.

• December 16 – Flying Scotsman to spend two weeks in light steam at Locomotion in Darlington

How can I get tickets to the Flying Scotsman centenary events?

For more information about any of these events, and to get tickets to the ones you are interested in, you can visit the National Railway Museum website . You can also sign up to the Flying Scotsman newsletter for more details straight to your email inbox.

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Flying Scotsman Steam Journey to Edinburgh

A luxury train journey celebrating 100th anniversary of Flying Scotsman

Join the Northern Belle in a celebratory luxury train journey to Edinburgh hauled by the Flying Scotsman to mark 100 years of service!

This highly anticipated journey hauled by a legend of the railway sets off with a sparkling Mimosa cocktail as you take to your comfortable armchair seat. As The Flying Scotsman takes you towards the Scottish capital from York station (from Darlington to York the journey is diesel hauled). You will be served a delightful three-course brunch by the liveried stewards, your surroundings take you back to the era of the Golden Age of Travel.

The Flying Scotsman will arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station just after lunch, you will have a few hours to spend in Edinburgh at your leisure before rejoining the Northern Belle for your return journey, (which will be hauled by a vintage diesel locomotive). You will be welcomed back aboard with a Champagne drinks reception accompanied by canapés and Caviar blinis followed by a delicious six-course dinner and sommelier-selected wine.

‍ THE FLYING SCOTSMAN Built in Doncaster back in 1923 the Flying Scotsman was at the time the most powerful locomotive used by the London and North Eastern Railway. It was also the first locomotive to run a non-stop journey from London to Edinburgh.

Included in this Northern Belle Flying Scotsman Luxury Train Journey

• Spectacular journey steam hauled by Flying Scotsman
• Welcome sparkling Mimosa cocktail reception onboard
• Delicious three-course brunch on the outward journey
• Free time to explore Edinburgh at your leisure
• Champagne drinks reception back on board with canapés and Caviar blinis
• Sumptuous six-course dinner including: Award-winning Great British cheese board with Port to accompany, delicious dessert and a selection of petits fours
• Sommelier’s specially selected bottle of wine per couple
• Fortnum & Mason teas and Northern Belle blend coffee

Please note: private tables for two are extremely popular and sell out very quickly. If you would like to book a private table, please call ahead first to ensure availability

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Flying Scotsman 2023 trips announced as iconic train celebrates 100th anniversary - how to get tickets

The public will be able to ride the most famous steam locomotive in the world on trips around the UK.

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The Flying Scotsman will be completing a number of special trips across the UK as part of its 100th anniversary in 2023.

Most famous for its daily rail service between London and Edinburgh , the locomotive was constructed in 1923. Celebrating its long and storied history, the public will be able to ride the iconic train this year as it completes day trips around the country.

Among the routes included are the Portsmouth Flyer, which will journey from London Victoria to Portsmouth, and the Great Yarmouth Flyer from London King's Cross through the rural landscapes of the Fens and Norfolk.

The highlight of the programme, however, is the Flying Scotsman Centenary Weekender from June 30 to July 4, a weekend tour from London to Edinburgh via York. Included in the Standard Class price is a one-night stay in a York hotel and three nights in an Edinburgh hotel.

If you can afford Premier Class, you will also receive five breakfasts and four lunches, as well as reserved seating in First Class coaches. Tickets can be purchased from The Railway Touring Company website .

As part of the centenary, there will also be exhibitions celebrating the history of the iconic locomotive, as well as a special Centenary Festival. This will include hands-on activities and drop-in workshops, and will be held at the Locomotion railway museum in Shildon.

Flying Scotsman 2023 programme

• The Royal Duchy, Sunday, April 30: Bristol to Plymouth
• The Cardiff Express, Wednesday, June 7: London to Cardiff
• The Cheshireman, Saturday, June 10: London to Chester
• The Portsmouth Flyer, Saturday, June 17: London to Portsmouth
• The Salisbury Express, Wednesday, June 21: London to Salisbury
• The Great Yarmouth Flyer, Saturday, June 24: London to Great Yarmouth
• The Flying Scotsman Centenary Weekender, Friday 30th June to Tuesday 4th July: London to Edinburgh tour
• The Waverley, Sunday, July 9: York to Carlisle
• The Waverley, Sunday, August 6: York to Carlisle
• The Waverley, Sunday, September 10: York to Carlisle
• The Hadrian, Saturday 14th October: Derby to Carlisle

More information about the full Flying Scotsman centenary programme can be found on the Railway Museum website .

History of the Flying Scotsman

The Flying Scotsman is considered the most famous locomotive in the world and became the first in the UK to reach 100mph in 1934.

It was designed by Sir Nigel Gresley and was built in Doncaster in 1923 as part of the newly formed London and North Eastern Railway (LNER).

A year later, it was given the title Flying Scotsman due to the daily 10am London to Edinburgh rail service. It was chosen to appear at the British Empire Exhibition in London, which is what made the locomotive a household name.

While it is famous for its green colour, during the Second World War the Flying Scotsman was actually painted black. Following the war, it remained in service until 1963, when it was retired by British Rail.

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After this, British businessman Alan Pegler purchased the Flying Scotsman. In 1969, the train travelled over to the United States as part of a publicity tour.

The tour was ultimately a financial failure, forcing Pegler into bankruptcy and leaving the locomotive stuck in the US. Fortunately in 1973, the Flying Scotsman was purchased by fellow businessman Sir William Hepburn McAlpine and returned home.

In the following years, the train completed successful tours around the UK, and even one in Australia. However, in 2004, the Flying Scotsman once again found itself in peril regarding its ownership—though was saved by the National Railway Museum amid a public campaign.

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Steam Train Trips, Tours and Rides 2023/2024

While we do not run or book any steam train trips or rides, we try and identify in the below list the majority of steam train day trips and tours operating on the rail network for 2023 and 2024. Note that parts of the journey may be intentionally pulled by a diesel or electric locomotive.

Please check / confirm on the promoters website for cancellations and steam traction / other changes to these trips, particularly with the upcoming strikes.

The Pick Up Area section indicates the rough area of pick ups. See promoters website for exact details

During hot dry periods it is possible steam engines may be replaced by diesel or electric locomotives

While we do not run or book any steam train trips or rides, we try and identify in the below list the majority of steam train day trips and tours operating on the rail network for 2023. Note that parts of the journey may be intentionally pulled by a diesel or electric locomotive.

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Clan Line 50th Anniversary Pullman Event

Clan line 50th anniversary pullman, sat 27th april 2024, pick ups between :, london victoria.

Engines Involved: Steam

Settle & Carlisle Steam Special Event

Settle & carlisle steam special, northern belle, coventry & crewe.

Engines Involved: Steam / Diesel or Electric

Settle & Carlisle Fellsman Event

Settle & carlisle fellsman, wed 1st may 2024, saphos trains, blackpool north & clitheroe, english riveria express event, english riveria express, sat 4th may 2024, shrewsbury & bristol temple meads, the royal duchy event, the royal duchy, sun 5th may 2024, rail touring company, bristol temple meads & taunton, east anglia to chatsworth, crich & barrow hill event, east anglia to chatsworth, crich & barrow hill, wed 8th may 2024, steam dreams, colchester & ely.

Engines Involved: Steam / Other

The Great Western Railway (1Z48) Event

The great western railway (1z48), fri 10th may 2024, vintage trains, birmingham snow hill & oxford.

Engines Involved: Steam / Diesel

The Cumbrian Mountain Express Event

The cumbrian mountain express, sat 11th may 2024, london euston & preston.

Engines Involved: Steam / Electric

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Moscow metro private tours.

• 2-hour tour $87:  10 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with hotel pick-up and drop-off
• 3-hour tour $137:  20 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with Russian lunch in beautifully-decorated Metro Diner + hotel pick-up and drop off. 
• Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

Highlight of Metro Tour

• Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
• Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

Hotel Pick-up

Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

+ for 3-hour tour

Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

Museum of Moscow Metro

• Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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Dinan to Elektrostal by train

Travel from Dinan (France) to Elektrostal (Russia) by train (2837km): schedule and information to the train connection. Compare fares and buy your ticket.

The train connection Dinan (France) - Elektrostal (Russia) goes via Germany, Poland and Belarus. There are direct night trains available from Paris and Nice to Moscow. The ticket price starts from 185 EUR. It is also possible to travel via Ukraine if you want to avoid Belarus. Please read the following travel information and blog posts.

There are two main routes. Compare them and decide which one feeds your needs best.

1 Dinan (France) - Paris (France) - Moscow (Russia) - Elektrostal (Russia)

2 dinan (france) - berlin (germany) - warsaw (poland) - moscow (russia) - elektrostal (russia).

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train connections : popular connections travelled by other users

The route consist of more than one step. You have to buy several train tickets.

1a Travelling from Dinan (France) to Paris (France)

To travel in France by train, buy your ticket via the following booking links. There you find schedules and ticket prices with discounts. Book early to get inexpensive train tickets. To travel long distances between the big cities of France, use a TGV high-speed train.

Where to buy a ticket from Dinan to Paris?

Cheap train tickets! Buy your train ticket online on Omio. The easy to use booking system with very good prices and e-tickets.

train types: Train types you are likely to travel with. Transport Express Régional (TER) / THALYS (THY) / Train à Grande Vitesse (TGV) / Eurostar (EST) / Intercités (IC) / TGV Lyria France - Switzerland (Lyria) / TGV France - Italy (TGV) / TGV Alleo France - Germany (TGV Alleo) / TGV Elipsos France - Spain (TGV Elipsos)

night train: Night trains that might be suitable for this trip. ICN 3981|83 Paris - Latour-de-Carol / ICN 5789/93 Paris - Briançon / EN 453/24J Paris - Moscow

ferry: Ferry connections that might be helpful. Calais - Dover / Cherbourg - Rosslare

train company: SNCF Société Nationale des Chemins de fer français / THALYS Thalys / EST Eurostar International

train connections: popular connections travelled by other users Paris - Dinan / Paris - Bordeaux / Paris - Brest / Paris - Lille / Paris - Lyon / Paris - Marseille / Paris - Toulouse / Paris - Strasbourg / Lyon - Bordeaux / Lyon - Marmande / Strasbourg - Marseille

search for train schedules here: Online timetable information, on which you can find relevant, up-to-date connections. rail.cc Deutsche Bahn

1b Travelling from Paris (France) to Moscow (Russia)

The train connection from Paris to Moscow is served once a week by the direct RZD night train. The journey time is 40 hours. You can buy train tickets from 180 EUR. You spend two nights on the comfortable Russian night train. A dining car is available over large parts of the route. Find the exact ticket fares and timetable via the booking links. Please have a look at our film about this trip, showing all the important travel details.

Where to buy a ticket from Paris to Moscow?

Excellent customer service! RussianTrain - the most comfortable provider of Russian train tickets. Tickets are usually sent by email. With support in english language. And many payment options.

You will receive your suitable ticket for this route here. Most even convenient as e-ticket by e-mail. Very good and extensive support included, as well as many payment options.

The online shop of Russian railways RZD. National and international train routes.

night train: Night trains that might be suitable for this trip. EN 408/18B Nice - Moscow / EN 453/24J Paris - Moscow

train connections: popular connections travelled by other users Moscow - Paris

1c Travelling from Moscow (Russia) to Elektrostal (Russia)

To travel in Russia by train, buy your ticket online via one of the given booking links. There you find exact schedules and ticket prices. The price depends on the type of train and the time you travel and can vary a lot. For most trains you can chose your seat if you book online. And it is the easiest way if you do not speak the Russian language. Good to know: in Russia you will find very interesting long-distance trains, travelling overnight. They usually offer: 1st class sleeper with 2-berth compartments, 2nd class Kupé with 4-berth compartments and 3rd class Platskartny with open-plan dormitory cars.

Impressions from the first-class upper deck

From one metropolis to another in four hours, from russia with snow, an overnight journey in the russian grand express, travel in less than four hours between the two russian metropolises, with the rzd night trains, travel in style with russian railways, with the comfortable transeuropean express., 2a travelling from dinan (france) to berlin (germany).

To travel from France to Germany by train, use a route either via Paris/Lille to Cologne by Thalys train. Or from Paris via Strasbourg/Saarbrücken to Frankfurt or Stuttgart by TGV/ICE. There is also a direct train from Marseille in direction of Frankfurt. Please use the given booking links to find schedules and ticket prices. Prices are usually the same, but sometimes vary slightly. If you want to use a night train, have a look at the Russian night train Paris to Moscow (exit in Berlin). A very nice experience and high quality, but does not run daily! The Europe Special price of Deutsche Bahn (German railways) is available from EUR 39. As earlier you book, as cheaper the ticket prices are.

Where to buy a ticket from Dinan to Berlin?

Official saver fares! Official online shop of German railways (Deutsche Bahn). Train tickets for Germany and to bordering countries. Buy your saver fare tickets easily and securely here.

Interrail/Eurail celebrates its 50th anniversary. Get 10% discount now! --> Make your journey easier: buy only one Interrail or Eurail pass instead of several train tickets. Save your time and money!

train types: Train types you are likely to travel with. THALYS (THY) / ICE Alleo Germany - France (ICE Alleo) / TGV Alleo France - Germany (TGV Alleo)

night train: Night trains that might be suitable for this trip. EN 453/24J Paris - Moscow

train company: DB Deutsche Bahn / SNCF Société Nationale des Chemins de fer français

train connections: popular connections travelled by other users Berlin - Dinan / Paris - Berlin / Paris - Cologne / Paris - Düsseldorf / Marseille - Frankfurt am Main / Paris - Hamburg / Paris - Hanover / Paris - Leipzig / Paris - Munich / Paris - Nuremberg / Paris - Stuttgart

search for train schedules here: Online timetable information, on which you can find relevant, up-to-date connections. rail.cc Deutsche Bahn / Omio planer

2b Travelling from Berlin (Germany) to Warsaw (Poland)

To travel from Berlin to Warsaw by train, buy a "Sparpreis Europa" saver fare ticket of German railways Deutsche Bahn. The ticket price starts from 29 EUR. The journey time is about 6:30 hours. There are at least four direct connections per day by the Berlin-Warsaw-Express. Find the exact train schedules and buy your train tickets via the given booking links.

Where to buy a ticket from Berlin to Warsaw?

Polrail Service offers train tickets for Poland and to bordering countries.

Online shop for train tickets of the Polish State Railways PKP.

train types: Train types you are likely to travel with. Express InterCity (EIC) / Berlin Warszawa Express (BWE)

train connections: popular connections travelled by other users Warsaw - Berlin

2c Travelling from Warsaw (Poland) to Moscow (Russia)

Travel from Warsaw to Moscow by direct train. The journey time is 15 hours. Train tickets are available from 150 EUR. The trains run overnight via Belarus and offer compartments with 1, 2 or 4 berths. They are very comfortable and high quality. If you want to avoid Belarus, you can travel via Ukraine. First travel from Warsaw to Kiev by day or overnight train. The journey time is 15 hours, tickets are available from 45 EUR. Then travel from Kiev to Moscow. The journey time is 13 hours and tickets are available from 70 EUR. Find train schedules and buy your ticket via the given booking links.

Where to buy a ticket from Warsaw to Moscow?

train connections: popular connections travelled by other users Moscow - Warsaw

2d Travelling from Moscow (Russia) to Elektrostal (Russia)

What to do, where to stay and how to get here by train, it's not that complicated, need a cheap place to sleep we recommend booking.com, find a cheap flight compare prices on kiwi.com.

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