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Home » Lifestyle Parenting » All Aboard! Why You Should Choose Travelling By Train Over Plane For Your Next Adventure

All Aboard! Why You Should Choose Travelling By Train Over Plane For Your Next Adventure

June 20, 2023 | Leave a Comment

Are you preparing for your next adventure? Are you planning on escaping to a new city, getting lost in the streets as you admire the architecture and immerse yourself in the culture? Wherever you plan to go, how you plan to get, there is often the main question. Travelling by plane is the most common and popular form of transport, but what about travelling by train?

Travelling by train is often overlooked. However, it has many advantages that make it a great option worth considering, especially for those planning on taking a city break. If you are preparing for your next adventure, here’s why you should hop aboard a train instead of going down the conventional air travel route.

Often A More Affordable Travel Choice

Many of us will look at the costs of planning a trip away. As such, we spend time searching the internet for the best deals on accommodation and flights, hoping to find a diamond deal that could see us on our next adventure. After finding our ideal accommodation in the desired location, the costs of flights can put a spanner in the works. Travelling by plane is the first thought for many of us, even if it is sometimes expensive. Instead of a plane, travelling by train is worth considering as the ticket cost can sometimes be lower. For instance, if you dreamed of travelling out of Milwaukee to Chicago, you could take the Amtrak from Milwaukee to Chicago. Compare the costs of taking a flight to a train, and you might find it more affordable to go with the latter.

No Hidden Fees In The Costs

Staying on affordable travel and choosing to travel by train means there are no chances of being bitten by the hidden fees. Travelling by plane can have multiple hidden charges factored into the ticket price. For instance, most budget airlines will charge passengers to choose where to sit, print boarding passes and add an extra bag to their carry-on allowance. Choosing to travel by train means there are often no hidden fees. Depending on the type of train ticket you buy, you could get amenities like water and food included in the price.

Flexibility With Luggage You Take

Some budget airlines will allow passengers one carry-on bag, with restrictions on the size of the bag. Each airline has different measurements; some are stricter with checking these requirements than others. Some airlines check passengers’ bags to see if they fit and charge those whose luggage exceeds the requirements. Those that exceed these limits can find themselves having to pay or look at moving belongings into the bags of those they are travelling with. If passengers want an additional bag, they are often charged for it. However, when travelling by train, passengers are allowed two free pieces of luggage included in their booking. While they have their size and weight requirements, having two pieces in luggage could be perfect – especially if you are taking a weekend city break!

Direct From One Center To The Another

Speaking of city breaks, one of the great advantages of travelling by train is that you travel from one city center to another. Most train stations are in convenient locations to a city’s center. After arriving at your chosen destination, you could easily walk into the city’s center and get to your chosen destination. Whereas if you travelled by plane, you would have to arrange transport to pick you up from the airport to the city center. This adds cost to your journey and is another time-consuming factor to consider in your travel plans.

Travelling By Train – Admire Scenic Views On Your Journey

Of course, taking off and seeing the buildings and land below getting smaller as you ascend into the sky can be fascinating to witness. Admiring the clouds as you fly through the sky can be mesmerizing and, at times, oddly relaxing. Unless your seat is the window seat, you will likely be trying to see past the person who does have that seat or staring at the seat in front of you. Travelling by train means enjoying scenic views as you depart from one city on a journey to the next. Watching as the roaring fields pass by, moving from one town to the next. This journey can be soothing, especially with your favorite songs playing through your headphones.

Have these reasons to choose to hop aboard a train for your next journey tempted you at all? After your first train travel adventure, you might start travelling by train more often. Aside from offering convenience and more flexibility, train travel is also better for the environment than planes. Just one final factor worth considering before you book your mode of transport for your next journey!

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A parent to 3 children ranging from 6 to 27! I love to write about parenting topics, Interior design, beauty and Money Saving Tips.

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