If you fancy a small break away, why not jump on a train and be in another major UK city within hours enjoying a change of scenery?
We’ve been looking at some of the best cities to visit by train, and what you can do when you are there with friends or family.
5. Aberdeen
Why not jump on a train to the Granite City to visit attractions including Aberdeen Maritime Museum, Aberdeen Art Gallery, the Gordon Highlanders Museum or Duthie Park Winter Gardens. Photo PA. Photo: Andrew Milligan
6. Manchester
Three hours and 15 minutes away by train, there is so much to do in Manchester. For football fans there is the National Football Museum and the homes of Manchester United and Manchester City - Old Trafford and The Etihad - where regular tours take place. There is alsoThe John Rylands Librar, the Science and Industry Museum, The Manchester Museum and Manchester Art Gallery. The city also has a vibrant nightlife with plenty of bars and clubs, as well as the 21,000 capacity AO Arena. There is plenty on offer for shoppers too, including the Trafford Centre, and in the city centre there is The Corn Exchange, The Printworks and the Arndale Centre in Exchange Square, which are pictured. Photo by Anthony Devlin / AFP. Photo: ANTHONY DEVLIN
7. London
Why not join millions every year who visit the UK capital by jumping on a train to London? The city has so much to offer that a day wouldn't even scratch the surface. From Buckingham Palace to the Houses of Parliament there are plenty of historical attractions to visit. For shoppers there is of course Oxford Street or why not take a bus out to Camden? For a more relaxing time, the city features many large parks and greenspaces, including Hyde Park and London Fields. Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: DANIEL LEAL
8. Sheffield
The Steel City is on average around four hours away by train, with 24 trains running to the city daily from Edinburgh Waverley. Sheffield's attractions include Sheffield Botanical Gardens, Sheffield Winter Garden, Graves Park and Butterfly House. Pictured are the Winter Gardens at the city's Millennium Galleries. Photo: Barnaby Aldrick