World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys

World's Most Scenic Railway Journeys

2019
6 Seasons
8.1
Documentary

Bill Nighy narrates the stories of epic train journeys through stunning scenery.

Episodes

Canada
E1Oct 25, 201944m

Canada

Canada's iconic Rocky Mountaineer train loops from Vancouver to the heart of the Rockies via crystal clear lakes, lush coastal rainforest, and the splendour of the Fraser Canyon.

North Spain
E2Nov 1, 201944m

North Spain

The Northern Spain line begins near Leon in the Picos de Europa mountains, takes in Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum and the beautiful coastline of Galicia, finally ending in the spectacular harbour of Ferrol.

New Zealand
E3Nov 8, 201944m

New Zealand

The New Zealand South Island line scales the snow-capped Southern Alps, travels through Maori hunting grounds and finally reaches Christchurch, a city sitting on a volcano.

Wales
E4Nov 15, 201944m

Wales

The Cambrian Line starts in Pwllheli and travels 200km to Shrewsbury, taking in the fairytale village of Portmeirion, the seaside resort of Aberdovey and the ancient capital of Wales, Machynlleth.

Norway
E5Nov 22, 201944m

Norway

The Dovre line runs from Oslo to the remote northern wonderland of Trondheim, passing through the vast Gudbrandsdal valley and across the awe-inspiring Dovrefjell mountain plateau.

Switzerland
E6Nov 29, 201944m

Switzerland

From Tirano in Italy, this route spirals 1000 metres up the Alps, past glaciers and through mountains, until ending at the base of the majestic Matterhorn.

Top Cast

Bill Nighy

Bill Nighy

Narrator (voice)