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From London: Day Trip to Edinburgh by Rail with Castle Entry

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About the activity

Day trip from London to Edinburgh by train! Explore the city on a hop-on hop-off bus tour and visit Edinburgh Castle, home to the Royal Apartments and the legendary Scottish Crown Jewels.

  • Free cancellation
    This activity is non-refundable.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Host or greeter
    English
  • Duration
    15 hours
  • Includes
    • Assistance from a representative at the train station
    • Return train tickets to Edinburgh with reserved seats
    • Open-top bus tour
    • Entry to Edinburgh Castle
    • City map
    • Free time for shopping
    • Refreshments served at your seat (with first class option)
    • Gratuities
    • Guide
    • Hotel transfers
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Relax on reserved train seats to Edinburgh
  • Step inside the historic Edinburgh Castle
  • Explore Edinburgh on a Hop On Hop Off bus tour
  • Navigate at your own pace with a free Edinburgh city map
  • Optional upgrade to first-class train travel

Description

Start Your Edinburgh Adventure from London
Begin your day trip at King’s Cross Station, arriving by 6:30 am with your e-tickets ready. Board your train from London to Edinburgh at 7:00 am and enjoy the scenic journey, arriving in Edinburgh at 11:22 am.

Hop-On Hop-Off Edinburgh Bus Tour
Explore the heart of Scotland’s capital with a hop-on hop-off open-top bus tour. Discover iconic sights like the Royal Mile, Greyfriars Bobby, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and the majestic Edinburgh Castle, all at your own pace.

Edinburgh Castle
Step inside Edinburgh Castle and marvel at the Royal Apartments and the legendary Scottish Crown Jewels. Capture unforgettable panoramic views over the city’s historic skyline and immerse yourself in centuries of Scottish history.

Return Train Journey to London
After a day of sightseeing, relax on your return train departing Edinburgh at 5:30 pm, arriving back at London King’s Cross at 10:09 pm. Make sure to arrive 30 minutes before departure.

Optional First-Class Upgrade
Upgrade to first-class train travel for added luxury, including food and refreshments served at your seat, making your Edinburgh day trip even more memorable.

Good to know before you go
  • You will be sent a separate email with your train tickets, Edinburgh Bus Tour & Edinburgh Castle Entry. You will need all these documents for your trip.
  • Please print Edinburgh Bus Tour voucher as you will need to exchange it for a ticket at Andrew Square.
  • Once booked, this tour is non-refundable
  • Please note that this tour is not escorted
  • Please note, the tour itinerary and order may change
  • Train seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and cannot be guaranteed together
Meeting point

Day Trip by Rail to Edinburgh from London - Regular Class

Day-Trip by Rail to Edinburgh from London - First Class

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
This activity is non-refundable.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    16-99 years
  • Children
    5-15 years
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