--- product_id: 49165906 title: "Ticket to Ride: Around the World on 49 Unusual Train Journeys" price: "VT10185" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/49165906-ticket-to-ride-around-the-world-on-49-unusual-train store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Ticket to Ride: Around the World on 49 Unusual Train Journeys **Price:** VT10185 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Ticket to Ride: Around the World on 49 Unusual Train Journeys - **How much does it cost?** VT10185 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/49165906-ticket-to-ride-around-the-world-on-49-unusual-train) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy Ticket to Ride: Around the World on 49 Unusual Train Journeys by Chesshyre, Tom (ISBN: 9781849538268) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: Must read for train lovers - We love trains and train travel in this house so a really good book Review: Good, but not his best writing - Tom Chesshyre is one of my absolute favourite travel writers, and as we also share a passion for rail travel, I was sure that this book would be a sure fire winner. Sadly, that it not the case, and this is the first of his books that I have read over a period of a week, rather than tearing through from cover to cover. On reflection, some of the writing feels somewhat 'tired', and lacks his characteristic bounce. There are still sections of sparkling, sharply observed prose, but in between, the content can seem somewhat lacklustre, as though he's describing just another train journey. Most of Chesshyre's books are written in stand alone chapters, which often works to his advantage, and make them very readable. However, in this case, there are so few linkages between the chapters that it almost feels as though he's ticking down the list of '49 unusual train journeys' towards completion of his draft. Because he's written wonderfully well about rail travel before, there's also a sense that the subject matter is a little stale, and including a 'grab bag' chapter towards the end which contains a random selection of short railway stories seems a little sloppy. There are still flashes of sheer brilliance. The insurrection he unwittingly provokes on the Ghan across Australia and his account of a boozy weekend with an old college chum in Bordeaux stand out, and his opening and closing chapters (on trainspotting in Crewe and travelling the iconic West Coast railways of Scotland) show what he is capable of. I struggled with giving this a star rating. I have decided to give it 4 stars because it is still a great read compared to virtually any other travel author, and will also appeal to rail enthusiasts. I am looking forward to Tom returning to form with his next offering. Being a great fan of 'How Low Can You Go' (about the opeing up of new travel destinations in Europe due to the rise of the low cost air carriers), may I suggest that he consider a book on the 'opening up' of new tourist destinations in Asia as a result of the proliferation of low cost regional airlines such as AirAsia? ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 50,770 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 32 in Railway Transport 216 in Travel Writing (Books) 1,070 in Specialty Travel | | Customer reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (729) | | Dimensions | 12.7 x 2.03 x 19.69 cm | | ISBN-10 | 1849538263 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1849538268 | | Item weight | 1.05 kg | | Language | English | | Print length | 320 pages | | Publication date | 14 April 2016 | | Publisher | Summersdale | ## Images ![Ticket to Ride: Around the World on 49 Unusual Train Journeys - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71T4x-1HVAL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must read for train lovers *by A***I on 2 February 2026* We love trains and train travel in this house so a really good book ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good, but not his best writing *by C***R on 6 April 2017* Tom Chesshyre is one of my absolute favourite travel writers, and as we also share a passion for rail travel, I was sure that this book would be a sure fire winner. Sadly, that it not the case, and this is the first of his books that I have read over a period of a week, rather than tearing through from cover to cover. On reflection, some of the writing feels somewhat 'tired', and lacks his characteristic bounce. There are still sections of sparkling, sharply observed prose, but in between, the content can seem somewhat lacklustre, as though he's describing just another train journey. Most of Chesshyre's books are written in stand alone chapters, which often works to his advantage, and make them very readable. However, in this case, there are so few linkages between the chapters that it almost feels as though he's ticking down the list of '49 unusual train journeys' towards completion of his draft. Because he's written wonderfully well about rail travel before, there's also a sense that the subject matter is a little stale, and including a 'grab bag' chapter towards the end which contains a random selection of short railway stories seems a little sloppy. There are still flashes of sheer brilliance. The insurrection he unwittingly provokes on the Ghan across Australia and his account of a boozy weekend with an old college chum in Bordeaux stand out, and his opening and closing chapters (on trainspotting in Crewe and travelling the iconic West Coast railways of Scotland) show what he is capable of. I struggled with giving this a star rating. I have decided to give it 4 stars because it is still a great read compared to virtually any other travel author, and will also appeal to rail enthusiasts. I am looking forward to Tom returning to form with his next offering. Being a great fan of 'How Low Can You Go' (about the opeing up of new travel destinations in Europe due to the rise of the low cost air carriers), may I suggest that he consider a book on the 'opening up' of new tourist destinations in Asia as a result of the proliferation of low cost regional airlines such as AirAsia? ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting *by J***E on 6 December 2025* Excellent read ## Frequently Bought Together - Ticket to Ride: Around the World on 49 Unusual Train Journeys - Around the World in 80 Trains: A 45,000-Mile Adventure - Trains: The World's Most Scenic Routes --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/49165906-ticket-to-ride-around-the-world-on-49-unusual-train](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/49165906-ticket-to-ride-around-the-world-on-49-unusual-train) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-12*