Charlie House

UK, EU & sustainable travel writer

In October 2021, Charlie joined the Trainline team. Over the last couple of years, he has primarily focused on UK, European and sustainable travel. More recently, Charlie hopped on Japan’s ultra-modern bullet trains and travelled across Japan, from Tokyo to Hiroshima and back again!

Nothing makes Charlie happier than sitting in a foreign country, chatting to friends and sampling the local beer. Closer to home, Charlie lives in London and enjoys playing football, reading historical fiction and discovering historical pubs.

Favourite train trip

In April 2023, I took the train from Kanazawa to Takayama in the Japanese countryside. I read my book and sipped a beer as we traced the Miya River, pausing to stare at the snowcapped Japanese mountains. It was like a dream!

Charlie's latest train trips

Charlie is one of our trusted, hand-picked travel writers. The information for these reviews was recorded first-hand, based on his own genuine experience of the journey.

Travelling from Barcelona to Madrid

May 2023

"As I ate my lunch, I marvelled at the impressive views of the Spanish countryside, comprised of picturesque villages and dramatic mountain ranges."

Check out Charlie's trip from Barcelona to Madrid.

Travelling from Bournemouth to London Waterloo

January 2022

"After our seamless journey from Bournemouth to London Waterloo, we had an unforgettable day exploring the city!"

Check out Charlie's trip from Bournemouth to London Waterloo.

Travelling from Madrid to Barcelona

May 2023

"I was impressed with the interior of the train, the carriage was spacious, clean and modern."

Check out Charlie's trip from Madrid to Barcelona.