1 day tour

Edinburgh by Train

From £325.00

Tour Summary

Edinburgh by Train

One day tour

Travel northwards from London by high-speed train. On arrival in Edinburgh, it’s just a short walk to your waiting open-top tour bus for a day of exploration. Visit fabled Edinburgh Castle (included), then tour the medieval Old Town to see the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Queen’s Park and the Scottish Parliament building. Enjoy some time for souvenir shopping before catching your express train back to London.

High Speed Train - travel from London to Edinburgh in just under 4.5 hours

Edinburgh Tour - your hop-on, hop-off tour features 14 convenient stops for easy sightseeing

Edinburgh Castle - see the Scottish Crown Jewels and admire the panorama from the battlements

Palace of Holyroodhouse - get a unique view of HM The King’s official residence in Scotland

Old Town - discover the city’s colourful history with a drive along the ancient Royal Mile

New Town - marvel at the classic Georgian architecture, grand squares and sweeping crescents

Movie locations - The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Trainspotting and Outlander

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What's Included

Included
  • Return standard class train tickets between London and Edinburgh with seat reservations
  • City tour of Edinburgh by open-top bus
  • Admission to Edinburgh Castle with audio guide
  • Customised tour itinerary
  • Service charges and taxes
Not included
  • Admission charges unless stated above
  • Meals, snacks or items of a personal nature

Departure Information

From Kings Cross Railway Station
Euston Road
London N1 9AL

Check-in: TBA hrs
Tour Departs: TBA hrs
Tour Returns: TBA hrs


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Useful Information

Child Details

Child discount applies to children aged 5 to 15 years inclusive.

Children aged under 5 years travel free of charge, but no train seat is provided.  

Photo-ID may be requested to confirm discount entitlement.  

Price Notes

IMPORTANT: Once booked, this tour cannot be changed or cancelled

Train Times
The train times for your journey will be shown on your tickets and itinerary.

FAQ's
Please see the FAQ section for more information on this tour.

Product code 
RT 00179


Frequently Asked Questions

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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