Edinburgh Rail Trip from London with Castle entry and Hop-on Hop-off bus
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Edinburgh Rail Trip from London with Castle entry and Hop-on Hop-off bus
By Evan Evans Tours
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Ages 0-99, max of 9 per group
Duration: 16h
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Live guide: English
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- Hop on Hop off tour of Edinburgh
- Return train journey with reserved seats
- Entrance to Edinburgh Castle
- Entry/Admission - Edinburgh Castle
What's not included- Guide (Unescorted tour)
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Start:
- King’s Cross, Euston Rd., London N1 9AL, UKPlease do not wait to meet our staff at the train station as we do not conduct in-person departures. This tour is unescorted.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3858EE036- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travellers
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3858EE036
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- Euston Rd., London N1 9AL, UKPlease do not wait to meet our staff at the train station as we do not conduct in-person departures. This tour is unescorted.
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- 6Pass byHolyrood ParkPalace of HolyroodhouseNational Museum of Scotland
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- Stay1994110 contributionsA fun and relaxing way to travelGodfrey, our guide, was entertaining as well as informative. This was an easy way to travel instead of having to plan our own trip. The price is so reasonable and worth it. The only caveat is that you have to leave a bit early. Make sure you get back to the bus on time as they will not hesitate to leave you!Written 4 November 2024
- huil5380 contributionsAmazing guide !Had a day trip around different places today , Oxford walk was really lovely especially guided by Mel. He’s really passionate about his job, really great at sharing the history of places which kept us so entice. Really enjoyed myself today thank you Mel for taking care of us so well.Written 4 November 2024
- U5998SJkn0 contributionsGreat Cotswolds tourOur tour guide - Robert & driver - uttam are both great. Ensuring the whole journey as comfortable as possible. Sharing interesting facts and the various tips on what to look out for. Overall, perfectWritten 4 November 2024
- Z4892TPkarens0 contributionsMel, a wonderful guide on our tour to Warwick Castle, Stratford and Oxford.Mel was our guide today. The tour was excellent and he did an outstanding job looking after us. His extensive knowledge of British history was very interesting and helped us to understand the background context of the places we visited and of the past events that occurred there long ago. Mel's experience in guide work showed in the service he provided us today on the tour. Mel is a great " people person" and made our day today most enjoyable. Thanks so much Mel !! We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a guide in England.!!👍👍😀Written 4 November 2024
- tays2880 contributionsBeautiful dayMel, our tour guide was amazing and funny! Very passionate and knowledgeable in sharing interesting facts throughout the tour! Fuss free bus transport with spacious and clean interior, highly recommendWritten 4 November 2024
- 440MichaelD0 contributionsWe really enjoyed the trip!We booked the trip specifically for the Stratford-Upon-Avon but was also interested in seeing Warwick Castle, Oxford, and the Cotswold. Our tour guide Mel was fantastic in his knowledge/history of all the areas. His walking tour of Oxford was enjoyed by me more than I thought I would. His care of the tour group was wonderful in keeping track of them and making sure that got everything they wanted.Written 4 November 2024
- U172BPannetted0 contributionsAn Amazing Experience!The tour was amazing! Our guide Mel was so very informative about the history of the areas we visited and he made it all come alive. We opted to do our own walking tour of Warwick and Stratford on Avon as we had specific things we wanted to see. Mel was very helpful and sent us in the right direction. His walking tour of Oxford was exceptional and we learnt so much. I highly recommend this tour.Written 4 November 2024
- Ephiny800 contributionsAn amazing experienceAn amazing experience. Our guide Mel was brilliant, he was very knowledgeable, engaging, and very helpful. The sites were incredible, lunch recommendation was on point. Would definitely recommend this tour and company to anyone interested in the area Mel was very informative about the history of the areas we visited and made the experience truly special.Written 4 November 2024
- A2053OGmarianl0 contributionsAmazing Tour Guide!Mel was amazing! He provided great insights to the history of London and was a fun guide! One of the best tours I've been on.Written 4 November 2024
- Trip405016230380 contributionsWell Spent DayThis day tour is very worthwhile for those of us whose time in the UK is limited. In 10 hours round trip, we toured fascinating, historic Warwick Castle, visited Shakespeare's birth home and home town, marveled at Oxford, and drove through lovely parts of the Cotswold. Our tour guide, Mel, is a scholar skilled in translating his deep knowledge to an engaging, witty, informative presentation. He knows how to keep a crowd cared for and happy. We would happily take another tour with this tour company and certainly, with Mel.Written 4 November 2024
- Priscilla T0 contributionsFANTASTIC DAYIt was so cool to be able to see everything and our guide was AMAZING next time you guys book make sure to get Mel!! He was so knowledgeable in everything we went to! He was so nice too! This is my first time solo traveling and he made sure I was always okay :,)) it was an awesome day!Written 4 November 2024
- Melissende0 contributionsOne a the best day trip from London!We took the day trip to the Warwick Castle, Stratford on Avon and Oxford. We had a great time thanks to our guide , Mel, who was very interesting, gave us plenty of useful information and was really friendly and funnyWritten 4 November 2024
- coopern5020 contributionsHad a blastHad Godfrey the tour guide and Remi as our driver. Godfrey was a very knowledgeable and cheeky bugger who delivered every bit of information with a light-hearted nature. And Remi was a good driverWritten 4 November 2024
- kaciar20240 contributionsGreat experience!! Recommend to everyone!The tour was amazing! Exactly what we needed fitting 3 awesome spots into one day! Godfrey and Remi were great hosts making the day run smoothly with some laughs, character and interesting history along the way!Written 4 November 2024
- V2005GOrobink0 contributionsFun timeRemy and Godfrey were amazing! Godfrey was a great host with wonderful Knowledge of the area. Would highly recommend. Remy kept us safe on those winding roads to Bath!Written 4 November 2024
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STess05
Albuquerque, NM35 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
I wanted to show my daughter Edinburgh, but for various reasons, we didn’t have time for more than a day. We thought we were lucky when we found this day excursion. It included train tickets, castle tickets, and hop on, hop off bus tickets. We assumed we would be escorted on the trip. After we purchased the package, we were instructed to meet an agent at the railway station early in the morning.
We got there about fifteen minutes early. The agent was late. Another woman who was doing a longer expedition with the same company became very anxious. Worried we were in the wrong spot and that we would miss our train to Scotland, she paced the station, looking for help. Finally, our agent arrived, about fifteen minutes late. She handed us our tickets in a white envelope. She advised us not to use the bus to go to the castle because it was easier to walk. Then she left. That was it. No one went with us. We were on our own. While the description doesn’t state there will be a guide, it also doesn’t make it clear that there won’t.
When we got on the train, we discovered that we had horrible seats. They were backwards facing and in an area where we didn’t have a full view out the window. Fortunately, we found two unreserved seats and moved.
When we arrived in Edinburgh, we had to download a map so we could find our way from the train station. In Edinburgh, we went to the Castle and thoroughly enjoyed it. We never used the bus tickets. We did not have time.
At the end of the day, I would say that it would be far easier and less expensive to buy your own train tickets for a one day excursion. That way, you could choose your own seat. It’s also easy to get the castle tickets on line. For us, the bus tickets were a waste. I would not spend the money on another trip like this.
We got there about fifteen minutes early. The agent was late. Another woman who was doing a longer expedition with the same company became very anxious. Worried we were in the wrong spot and that we would miss our train to Scotland, she paced the station, looking for help. Finally, our agent arrived, about fifteen minutes late. She handed us our tickets in a white envelope. She advised us not to use the bus to go to the castle because it was easier to walk. Then she left. That was it. No one went with us. We were on our own. While the description doesn’t state there will be a guide, it also doesn’t make it clear that there won’t.
When we got on the train, we discovered that we had horrible seats. They were backwards facing and in an area where we didn’t have a full view out the window. Fortunately, we found two unreserved seats and moved.
When we arrived in Edinburgh, we had to download a map so we could find our way from the train station. In Edinburgh, we went to the Castle and thoroughly enjoyed it. We never used the bus tickets. We did not have time.
At the end of the day, I would say that it would be far easier and less expensive to buy your own train tickets for a one day excursion. That way, you could choose your own seat. It’s also easy to get the castle tickets on line. For us, the bus tickets were a waste. I would not spend the money on another trip like this.
Written 26 August 2018
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Daina C
Goodyear, AZ36 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
We upgraded to first class in the way to Edinburgh and it made for a great beginning to our unforgettable trip. A lady met us in the train terminal and gave us all of our tickets, she explained everything to us and even directed to the train to board. The train ride was beautiful all the way up along the coast of the North Sea. We got off the train and right on to our Hop on Hop off bus and saw the beautiful city of Edinburgh! Worth every penny!!
Written 29 August 2019
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Clifford V
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Sept 2019 • Couples
This was a great day trip. Please note you are on your own. You receive a packet and instructions. City was beautiful. Would highly recommend if have short time to visit. Train trip great. Saw the English countryside
Written 24 September 2019
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Hello. What time I need to be there before the departure?
Written 26 October 2018
Hi Kathrine. Pre book your castle visit to avoid queues. Hop on bus have set times every 45mins roughly. Train times are available from the station. Hope this helps.
Written 27 October 2018
Prashant Singh
Varanasi, India
Can I return to London on other day - I travel on Tuesday and come back on Wednesday nite instead of Tuesday nite ?
Written 21 June 2018
I am thinking about doing this trip and I only have a day to visit Edinburgh. I am also a female traveling alone. What time did you guys leave and then get back in London?
Written 23 May 2018
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