Mark Wilshin

Car-free and Europe by Train

About Mark Wilshin

Mark Wilshin is a travel writer specialising in rail journeys across the UK and Europe. With more than two decades of experience travelling by train, he has explored rail networks from Britain’s commuter lines to long-distance routes across Europe and Asia, covering over 150,000 kilometres by rail.

Choosing to travel without a car, Mark has first-hand experience exploring the length and breadth of Britain by train. His expertise includes the London Underground, UK National Rail services, cross-border European rail travel and long-distance journeys that show why trains remain one of the most rewarding ways to explore the world.

Mark writes practical travel guides designed to help readers discover the UK by train with confidence, explore scenic rail routes and make the most of the railway network.

Fun fact of my train travel experience

“I used to ride to school every day on an old slam-door diesel train. Occasionally even older rolling stock would appear, with a door at every set of seats. At some of the tiny stations along the line, the train was often longer than the platform, and passengers would have to help each other climb on and off. It taught me more about the quiet community of rail travel than any journey since.”