AFTER 10 years in service, the UK's longest train route with 36 stops and “breathtaking” views is being axed.
For those who haven't ticked the off the bucket list yet, time is running out.
Spanning 13 hours and 20 minutes, the direct service carried tavellers through the down to the
First starting in 1921, the to Penzance service was only reinstated back in 2023 after it was paused during the .
It covers an impressive 774 miles via , with 36 stops.
But sadly, due to limited usage, CrossCountry confirmed that changes to the timetable will axe the route.
The train will run its last service on May 16, 2025.
It will depart from Aberdeen at 8.20am and arrive at Penzance at 9.31pm.
Some of its notable stops include Taunton, Cheltenham, Derby, York and.
While some of the most along the way include inCastle and the Dawlish seawall.
Single journey tickets cost around £194, but it's worth it for the views.
The service only runs once a day so if you're wanting to get back to Aberdeen, you’ll need to be prepared.
Either change in for the simplest route, or make a maximum of five stops between the likes of , Newport, Crewe, and .
But should you still wish to experience the UK's train service, we recommend grabbing a window seat.
Sit back and watch Edinburgh Castle, Bamburgh Castle, the Fife coastline, the Royal Albert Bridge pass by.
Then finally, you will arrive at the Dawlish seawall down in .
Following the timetable changes in May, a service from Aberdeen will only run as far as .
It'll take just over 11 hours and be 80 miles shorter than its predecessor.
Hopefully, the changes made to the timetable will improve service on the main CrossCountry routes, Simon Calder, travel correspondent for The Independent reports.
In addition, the shorter service from Aberdeen to Plymouth should create a “more efficient timetable” and be a “convenient service” for many customers.
With the scrapping of the Aberdeen to Penzance route, the Caledonian Sleeper's overnight train from London Euston to Fort William will become the UK's longest direct train service.
It will last approximately 12 hours and 45 minutes.
