See the best of the Scottish capital on this independent day trip from London to Edinburgh. Travel by train through England’s countryside and jump aboard your hop-on hop-off city tour in Edinburgh. Wander along the Royal Mile — a UNESCO World Heritage site — and marvel at the Scottish Crown Jewels inside Edinburgh Castle. Gaze up at the Scott Monument and visit the Scotch Whisky Heritage Center. With your rail travel, hop-on hop-off bus tour (if option selected) and entry to Edinburgh Castle all included, you’re free to explore Edinburgh at your leisure.

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Outbound: Train departs London Kings Cross: 07:02 / train arrives in Edinburgh: 11:02

Return: Train departs Edinburgh: 17:13 / 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 recommend arriving at Kings Cross Station 30 minutes before your scheduled train departure time

This tour is unescorted

Child age: 3-11 yrs

We will make every effort to fulfil any train seating requests, however, this cannot be guaranteed

Please do not wait to meet our staff at the train station as we do not conduct in-person departures