Condé Nast has voted Edinburgh as one of the top train journeys in the UK, with the capital again praised for its gorgeous outlook and views.
The iconic travel publication were quick to mention the Scottish capital as they revealed a list of the best train journeys from all around the country.
Highlighting different routes for aspects such as views, cost efficiency and quick journey times, Edinburgh of course made the impressive list.
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Praising the route from Newcastle to Edinburgh, Condé Nast mentioned not only the new low cost fares between the two cities and down to London, but also the scenery on approach.
Speaking about the east coast route up and into Edinburgh, their list read: "Don’t be fooled into thinking that a high-speed train between two major cities can’t offer a gorgeous view or two.
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"This route follows England’s north-east coastline into southern Scotland, weaving passengers in and out of the patchworked countryside and misty-blue ocean scenes. Although the first few minutes of the ride include the classic sight of low-hanging wires and warehouses, the train soon shakes off the grime and guts of the city and blares its horn alongside meadows of sheep and picket-fenced farms.
"Given the journey's speed, flashes of canary-yellow rapeseed fields, the shiny black hides of Aberdeen Angus cows and villages vanish as fast as they rise, so sit on the right and face backwards to draw out the views. As you snake through forest and thunder over bridges, you’ll know when the sea is close as the horizon begins to haze and the edge drops away, revealing a blaze of North Sea blue.
"Plus, as of late 2021, Lumo launched new service, offering travellers one-way fares starting from just £14.90. Not only will it make the journey more affordable, the train itself — part of Lumo's brand new, 100 per cent electric-powered fleet — is much more carbon-efficient than most other models."
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