Discover one of the most memorable and unique cities in Europe: Edinburgh. Fondly known as Auld Reekie, which means 'Old Smokey' in Scots, the Scottish capital is one of Europe's most unique and memorable cities.
Explore the city in one day, where you'll feel a sense of history in every corner - from underground vaults and hidden passageways to relics of construction from a bygone era and more. Be ready to uncover incredible gems in and around Edinburgh's historic town centre, also called 'Old Town'.
Departure Station
King's Cross Station, London, UK
Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland's picturesque capital, has attractions for everyone to enjoy. At the heart of the city stands the iconic Edinburgh Castle, perched majestically atop Castle Rock - a long extinct volcano -, which you'll visit as part of your rail tour from London. Admire breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and explore the long, bloody history of the castle, from its time as a military fortress, royal residence and prison of war.
Beyond the castle walls, discover the Royal Mile in Edinburgh's historic Old Town, where charming shops, cool cafes, hidden gems, and vibrant street performers await.
At the opposite end of the Royal Mile stands the imposing Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland. So be ready to explore the ancient corridors of Edinburgh Castle or stroll along the bustling Royal Mile; whatever you're into, Scotland's capital city will leave you in awe.
Optional Extras
First Class
Upgrade your train travel to first class and travel in style with breakfast on your outbound journey and dinner upon your return.
Overnight – 1 or 2 nights
Edinburgh has a lot to offer. Why not stay an extra night or stay for 2 nights and take advantage of a trip up to the highlands?
Hop-on Hop-off bus tour
Board your Hop-on Hop-off Guided Bus Tour and journey around some of Edinburgh's finest and culture-rich destinations. The Tour takes you to 14 fantastic locations, including Grassmarket, a historic marketplace with incredible views of Edinburgh Castle, John Knox House, a magnificent medieval building dating back to the 15th century and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, The Queen’s official residence in Edinburgh. The ticket is valid all day, so you can hop on and hop off as many times as you like.
3 Day/2 Nights' stay
An amazing trip to Loch Ness and the chance to go Monster hunting! Heading north from Edinburgh, we pass the imposing ramparts of Stirling Castle and skirt the Trossachs (Rob Roy country) before crossing the wilds of Rannoch Moor and onto dramatic Glencoe. Our tour takes us past Fort William and Britain’s highest mountain, the mighty Ben Nevis, before following the Great Glen and stopping in the village of Fort Augustus by the shores of the mysterious Loch Ness.
You can take a boat trip on Loch Ness, explore or simply relax in a gorgeous wee Highland village. Enjoy our free locally-produced picnic lunch. Our return journey passes through the ‘Monarch of the Glen’ country, south to Perthshire and the historic town of Dunkeld. We then view the spectacular Forth Bridges before returning to the Capital around 8:00 pm.
End point
London King’s Cross Station
Kings Cross Station is centrally located and easily accessible by underground, serviced by the Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Victoria and Northern Lines and is in Zone 1.
Outbound: Train departs London Kings Cross: 07:00 / Train arrives in Edinburgh: 11:20
Return: Train departs Edinburgh: 17:30 / Train arrives at London Kings Cross: 22:10
Your electronic tickets and vouchers will be sent to you one week prior to your scheduled departure date via email (or, if booked within one week, then within 24 hours of booking). We would recommend arriving at Kings Cross Station 30 minutes before your scheduled train departure time
This Tour is unescorted
We will make every effort to fulfil any requests you have for seating on the train; however, this cannot be guaranteed
Please visit our Travel Health page for full details of our enhanced hygiene standards and protocols
PACKAGE OPTIONS
Edinburgh - The Royal City (Standard class)£229.00
Edinburgh - The Royal City (Standard class):
Edinburgh Castle entry
Hop-on, Hop-off sightseeing tour of Edinburgh
Roundtrip train journey in standard class with reserved seats
Free Wi-Fi On Board the train
Information Pack and map
Edinburgh - The Royal City (First Class)£329.00
Edinburgh - The Royal City (First Class):
Edinburgh Castle entry
Hop-on, Hop-off sightseeing tour of Edinburgh
Roundtrip First Class train tickets with reserved seats
Free Wi-Fi On Board the train
Information Pack and map
Highlights
Round-trip train tickets to Edinburgh with reserved seats
Hop-on hop-off Sightseeing Tour of Edinburgh
Entry ticket to Edinburgh Castle
A free city map and information booklet
Optional Extras:
First class return train travel
Stay overnight in a centrally located 3-star hotel, bed and breakfast
Stay two nights in a centrally located 3-star hotel, bed and breakfast and a day Tour to Loch Ness & the Highlands
What's Included
Round-trip train journey with reserved seats
Free Wi-Fi On Board the train
Entrance to Edinburgh Castle
Hop-on Hop off bus tour of Edinburgh
What's Excluded
Lunch
Hotel Pick-up & Drop-off
BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE
No Cancellation Fees
No Change Fees
No Booking Fees
Your Money is Protected - Free cancellation up to 7 days before the day of departure. Cancellations inside 7 days will be charged at 100%.
Our team, including our guides and drivers, have been trained in our enhanced hygiene procedures; please refer to our Travel Health page for more information