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

Prepare for the experience

  • 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 

From London

From Edinburgh

Supplier information

This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and provided by Golden Tours.

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Upon booking you will receive via email an instant order confirmation from VisitBritain and a second email including a QR code from the provider. Your train, bus tours and attractions admission tickets will be sent by the provider a week before your chosen date of travel. This product is non-refundable.

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