Log on to the official Web sites of such British rail companies as BritRail, ScotRail or National Rail to check timetables and routes. You can also book train travel from England to Scotland bycalling Rail Europe at (888) 382-RAIL or by visiting the link below.
Book your train travel online by using the reservations sections on the Web sites.
Consider using the services of a local travel agent while still in England. Most agencies will be able to find you the best deals among the competing rail companies.
Purchase your ticket the old-fashioned way, at the ticketing desk at the train station. Although this option may be more expensive, it is the easiest way to book if your itinerary changes at the last moment.
Take a steam locomotive for a nostalgic alternative to travel from England to Scotland. Old-fashioned steam locomotives are growing in popularity, enjoying an unexpected vogue.
Pick either Glasgow or Edinburgh as your first stop from England, since these are the two largest stations in Scotland. They offer plenty of smaller routes to the rural areas, where most of the castles are located.
Buy one of the many passes offered by the rail companies, such as ScotRail's Flexipass and Travelpass, to travel to multiple locations for one low price.
