The West Highland Line is the kind of train journey you plan a whole trip around. Tracy and Doug take you from Glasgow Queen Street into the Scottish Highlands and explain how the route works in real life: where it splits at Crianlarich, whether to choose Oban, Fort William or the full run to Mallaig, which side of the train to sit on, and how the Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail services and the Jacobite steam train fit into a plan.
Where the West Highland Line starts and ends, and why it has two very different ends
How the train divides at Crianlarich, and why you will not end up in the wrong portion
Glasgow to Loch Lomond: when the commuter belt gives way to the Highlands
Crianlarich to Fort William highlights: Rannoch Moor, Corrour and the approach to Ben Nevis
Fort William to Mallaig: the Glenfinnan Viaduct, lochs, white beaches and island views
Mallaig or Oban: overnight stay, quick turnaround, or gateway to Skye, Mull and Iona
Which side of the train to sit on, and why it is not worth stressing over
Caledonian Sleeper Highlander: sleeper up, daytime back
Jacobite steam train versus the regular ScotRail service on the same route
Tickets, Railcards and the BritRail Pass, and why a return is good value
Seat reservations, Wi-Fi, catering and luggage: what to expect on board
Doing the full route in a day, and why daylight hours matter
Accessibility: step-free stations and Passenger Assist
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