Edinburgh by Train

What can I expect on this Freestyle Train Tour?

This carefully planned semi-independent tour will stretch your holiday time to the max without making you feeling rushed.

A unique combination of travel by train and quality sightseeing will give you extra time to explore Edinburgh in greater detail.

All the documentation you need, including your rail tickets, will be emailed to you. Just show them on your smart device as you go, if required. Any questions or if you need your documents early - just email or call us. We’re here to help.

On tour, you’ll travel independently by train to and from London. We’ll make sure you have a reserved seat, and we’ll send you a comprehensive itinerary so you know what’s happening at any time during your tour, as well as helpful city guides for you to download to your smart device.

When you arrive in Edinburgh, it’s just a short walk to join your open-top bus tour - your itinerary will give you directions! The Edinburgh city tour is a hop-on, hop-off tour with conveniently located stops for visiting the city's key attractions.

Admission to mighty Edinburgh Castle is included, and you can explore using the official castle audio guide.

We do not recommend this tour package for customers who have walking or mobility issues. Please contact us before booking if you would like more information. 

Will someone meet me in Scotland?

This is a semi-independent tour, so you will not be met on arrival in Edinburgh.

The hotels that are used in this package have been carefully selected to be not only a short walk from the railway station but also convenient for sightseeing and onward travel connections.

A comprehensive tour itinerary is included as part of your documentation. Each guide is personalised and provides easy to follow directions. You will also receive an Official City Guide which can be downloaded onto your smart device.

One of our travel experts is also available to offer assistance by telephone 7-days a week.

How and when will I get my train tickets?

All your documentation will be emailed to you approximately 7 days before your tour starts. If you require your documentation earlier, just let us know, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your request.

All the vouchers and tickets will be in electronic format, so all you need to do is download them onto your smart device, and you’re good to go.

If you don’t have a smartphone or prefer hard copies, the documents we send are printer-friendly.

Can I cancel or alter this tour?

We are sorry but once booked it is not possible to cancel or change this tour without incurring 100% cancellation charges.

We strongly recommend that you have travel insurance coverage in place.

What happens if I miss my train?

The tickets issued as part of this package are only valid on the train service shown on the ticket and in your itinerary.

If you miss the train, you will need to purchase new tickets at your own expense.

We recommend arriving at the railway stations at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time of your train so that you have time to locate the departure platform and board your train in good time.