Our office has an increasing number of calls requesting information as to when tickets are sent out for our tours.

Tickets are always sent by post one week before the trip you have booked as we then have a confirmed schedule from Network Rail for your trip and are able only then to advise our passengers of this. We always advise this information when you book by telephone.

If you require written confirmation in advance of your tickets please send us an SAE or e-mail requesting this.

Please note if you would like to Reserve seats on any trip we are currently running you may do so by e-mail. Email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it with your reservation details. Our Telephone lines are usually very busy in the morning so e-mailing means your seats will be held for 7 days for you while you phone or post to confirm and make payment for your booking. We are working to bring Online booking to you soon however this is not available at present. In the interests of keeping card fraud risk to a minimum we ask that you do not e-mail any credit or debit card details to us. They will be take by our office team when your booking is made by telephone.

Our Website is updated the moment availability changes on any trip.

Compass Tours are a small Pro-Rail and family run organisation who specialise in the planning of excursions by charter train. Assistance is given from a large volunteer team who are committed to giving all our passengers a unique and enjoyable experience. The trains are operated on our behalf by licensed train operating companies who specialise in charter train operation.

We visit interesting destinations, often via scenic and interesting routes, offering enjoyable and comfortable travel by rail for journeys from local railway stations to various parts of the UK not usually manageable in one day by regular scheduled rail services.