Day Trip to Edinburgh from London by Train

Explore the Scottish capital and its historical relevance with this amazing tour including a sightseeing bus tour and a visit to the magnificent Edinburgh Castle

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This experience is ideal for all travel budgets.

Travel in style

Relax and enjoy the tour commuting by train to your favourite destination.

Highlights

Relax and travel to Edinburgh from London by train with this amazing return journey to the Scottish capital.
Delve into its rich history with a hop-on hop-off bus tour that takes in all the major sights: the Royal Mile, Greyfriars Bobby, the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Edinburgh Castle.
Enjoy free admission to Edinburgh Castle, where you can marvel at the sparkling Scottish Crown Jewels and photograph breathtaking panoramic views of the city.

What's included

Reserved train seats
Open Top Bus Tour
Admissions to Edinburgh Castle

Gratuities (optional)
Food and beverages (unless stated otherwise)
Guide

All train, sightseeing bus tours and attractions admission tickets are to be sent a week before your chosen date of travel. Any instant emails you may receive are only booking confirmations.

Children information

Children under 5 years old can access free of charge.
Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Accessibility information

Please contact our team before booking should you require further accessibility information regarding the experience.

Ticket restrictions

This product is non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

Additional information

First Class tickets include food and refreshments served at your seat.

Day trip to Edinburgh from London by train live date availability can be seen upon booking and guests can visit the Edinburgh Castle or hop on the sightseeing bus tours at the suggested times below.

Duration: 15hrs.
Recommended arrival at Kings Cross Station: 06:30 am.

The rail tour to Edinburgh’s regular operating days are the following:

Monday-Friday: 07:00 am.

Tour schedule:

London to Edinburgh

Meeting time: 6:30am
Departure to Edinburgh: 07:00 am
Arrival at Edinburgh Waverly Station: 11:22am
Journey time: 4hr 20min approx.

Hop-on Hop-off Edinburgh Tours*

Edinburgh Tour:

30 October 2022 - 1 April 2023: 09:00am - 16:00pm (Every 30 minutes). Duration: The full tour lasts around an hour.

Majestic Tour:

30 October 2022 - 1 April 2023: 09:20am - 15:50pm (Every 30 minutes. Duration: The full tour lasts around an hour.

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Tour:

30 October 2022 - 1 April 2023: 09:10am - 15:40pm (Every 30 minutes). Duration: The full tour lasts around an hour

*Edinburgh Tours operates all year round. (April 2023 onward TBC). Tours runs every day except 25 December & 1 January. Bus Departs from St Andrew Square bus stop, North Side, Edinburgh EH2 1AF.

Edinburgh Castle

You will received a timed ticket for Edinburgh Castle.
You should allow at least 2 hours to see all of the castle highlights.

The regular opening hours of Edinburgh Castle are the following:

Summer (1 April to 30 Sep): 09.30 am - 06:00 pm.
Winter (1 Oct - 31 Mar): 09.30 am - 05:00 pm.

Castle closures:

25 and 26 December
1 January

Edinburgh to London

Departure from Edinburgh Waverly Station: 05:30 pm.
Arrival at Kings Cross Station: 10:09 pm.
Journey time: 4hr 40 min approx

Departure point

London to Edinburgh

Start point: King’s Cross Station, Euston Rd., London N1 9AL, England, United Kingdom.
- Nearest Underground station: King’s Cross
End point: Edinburgh Waverly Station, Princes St, Edinburgh EH1 1BE, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- Nearest bus stop and route: North Bridge (51).

Hop On Hop Off Edinburgh bus tours:

Start location: St Andrew Square bus stop, North Side, Edinburgh EH2 1AF, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Edinburgh Castle

Address: Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Nearest bus stop and route: Victoria Street (23, 27, 41).

Edinburgh to London

Start point: Edinburgh Waverly Station, Princes St, Edinburgh EH1 1BE, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- Nearest bus stop and route: North Bridge (51).
End point: King’s Cross Station, Euston Rd., London N1 9AL, England, United Kingdom.
- Nearest Underground station: King’s Cross