Edinburgh Self-Guided Day Trip from London - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Train from London to Edinburgh + Edinburgh Castle & Sightseeing Bus
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 290.61 USD
Rating: 7 (41 reviews)

A long trip that I would add the option to pay to go in first class, but it is really worth the 4 hours round trip, if y...

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Discover Edinburgh's most important sights at your own pace, with this train day trip to the Scottish capital. It includes a sightseeing bus and entry to the unmissable Edinburgh Castle.

Details

Duration

16 hours.

Included

Round–trip train ticket between London and Edinburgh
Ticket for the Edinburgh sightseeing bus
Admission to Edinburgh Castle
City map

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 14 days before the day of the activity. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

Euston Rd, Kings Cross, London N1 9AL.

Reviews of our customers

7.0

Very good 640 Travelers·41 reviews

October 4, 2026
Sandra
Bogotá, Colombia
The activities were good, although we opted for the one-day tour. It would be better if someone provided more information upon arrival in the city. Wh...
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July 12, 2026
Eric
Mexico
The place is totally worth it. It's a very long trip, 4.5 hours each way, so you're there for about 5-6 hours. The train arrives right in the city, so...
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December 4, 2016
Guillermo Villanueva
Cipolletti, Argentina
Si bien el precio era razonable y el hotel de recepcion aceptablemente bueno, el viajero se encuentra con poca asistencia y librado a su suerte desde...
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November 26, 2022
Sara Zelenne
Aguascalientes, Mexico
I loved the place. It would be much better if it was the tour with a guide.
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January 4, 2020
Heriberto
San Juan, Puerto Rico
A long trip that I would add the option to pay to go in first class, but it is really worth the 4 hours round trip, if you have a little more time it ...
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August 20, 2018
Liliana Spaltro
Buenos Aires, Argentina
La persona q me entregó los papeles no hablaba español. Tuvo que recurrir a la guía de otra empresa ya q los papeles estaban en inglés. Todo lo dem...
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October 9, 2025
Rosalia Navas
Spain
Forzado, pero en 5 horas ves una de las ciudades más bonitas del mundo. El bus hay que tomarlo en la plaza Wayerloo.
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August 13, 2025
Maria Eugenia Anzola
Villa Ángela, Argentina
Very pretty
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June 4, 2019
Selene
Cdmx, Mexico

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September 13, 2018
Mylene
Lima, Peru
Amsterdam Airport - Hotel
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Discover Edinburgh's most important sights at your own pace, with this train day trip to the Scottish capital. It includes a sightseeing bus and entry to the unmissable Edinburgh Castle.

Edinburgh Self-Guided Day Trip

At the indicated time, head to King's Cross train station and hop on board a train that will take you to Edinburgh, the Scottish capital.

During a 4.5-hour journey, you'll cross England, enjoying the beautiful views of the British East Coast and the authentic Scottish countryside.

As you arrive in the city, you'll have around 6 hours to see the main points of interest at your own pace.

The trip includes tickets to Edinburgh Castle, Scotland's most visited attraction, and unlimited use of the sightseeing bus, meaning you can get on and off as many times as you like at whichever of its stops.

Route and stops on the Edinburgh sightseeing bus

The sightseeing bus includes an audio guide in English.

The return train to London leaves Edinburgh at 5:30 pm and arrives at 10:09 pm.

Train tickets

When making your reservation, you must ensure to correctly write the names of each participant as it appears on their ID. If this information is not correct, you may be denied access to the station.

Discover Edinburgh's most important sights at your own pace, with this train day trip to the Scottish capital. It includes a sightseeing bus and entry to the unmissable Edinburgh Castle.

Edinburgh Self-Guided Day Trip

At the indicated time, head to King's Cross train station and hop on board a train that will take you to Edinburgh, the Scottish capital.

During a 4.5-hour journey, you'll cross England, enjoying the beautiful views of the British East Coast and the authentic Scottish countryside.

As you arrive in the city, you'll have around 6 hours to see the main points of interest at your own pace.

Route and stops on the Edinburgh sightseeing bus

The sightseeing bus includes an audio guide in English.

The return train to London leaves Edinburgh at 5:30 pm and arrives at 10:09 pm.

Train from London to Edinburgh + Edinburgh Castle & Sightseeing Bus