Train vs train
Highland Chieftain vs Royal Scotsman
Highland Chieftain appears in 7 packaged vacations from $2,531; Royal Scotsman in 43 from $1,067. Both comparisons below come from verified operator records, not opinion.
| Highland Chieftain | Royal Scotsman | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Scenic or scheduled service | Cruise train (train is the hotel) |
| Trips that ride it | 7 | 43 |
| Operators selling it | 1 | 9 |
| Trip durations | 6 to 9 days | 3 to 10 days |
| Cheapest trip | $2,531 | $1,067 |
| Median trip price | $2,931 | $12,153 |
| Core countries | United Kingdom | Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary |
Highland Chieftain: the trips
- Argyll, Mull and Iona9d · $2,931
- Argyll, Mull and Iona9d · $2,931
- The Heart of Scotland9d · $2,918
- The Summer Highlander6d · $2,531
- The Summer Highlander6d · $2,531
- The Western Isles - August 20269d · $3,399
Royal Scotsman: the trips
- Clans, Castles and Isles6d · $24,173
- Grand Taste of The Highlands, Northbound6d · $24,573
- Grand Western Scenic Wonders, Westbound8d · $27,445
- Grand Western Scenic Wonders, Northbound8d · $33,321
- Heritage Home & Gardens5d
- Scotch Malt Whisky Tour5d · $16,293