Tour to Edinburgh from London staying overnight

Two day tour by train including visit to Edinburgh Castle and open top bus tour

Edinburgh Castle at night, Scotland — Edinburgh Castle - with overnight in 3* hotel

Stay overnight in an Edinburgh 3-star hotel and spend time at your leisure in Edinburgh

If our Edinburgh day trip is just too short or the day too long, take things at a more relaxed pace by staying overnight in a centrally located Edinburgh hotel and spending two full days in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh's Waverley Station, where you get off the train from London is in the very heart of the city of Edinburgh. All the main sights including Edinburgh Castle are within easy walking distance of the train station. On day two of your tour you will have free time to visit Edinburgh at your leisure. Calton Hill, Holyrood Palace and Park and Salisbury Crags all await you...

This tour is independent; not a guided tour. On purchasing you simply print off your reserved train tickets at home and take them with you to King's Cross Station at the required time. You will also receive an entrance ticket to Edinburgh Castle and a 1-day hop-on, hop off Edinburgh sightseeing pass, details of your hotel, as well as a city map enabling you to plan your short break ahead on the train.

Tour highlights Tour details Departure from Kings Cross Open top bus tour Edinburgh Edinburgh Castle Day 2 free time in Edinburgh Prices & reservations

EDINBURGH OVERNIGHT FROM LONDON

2-days in Edinburgh from London by high speed train with Edinburgh Castle

• Travel by high speed train • Accommodation at a centrally located 3* hotel • Entrance tickets to Edinburgh Castle • Hop on hop off open top bus tour Edinburgh • Time for shopping and sightseeing • City map • Optional upgrade transfers to Kings Cross • Option for first class upgrade

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2-day trip to Edinburgh from London highlights

Edinburgh brook and architecture — Relax with two days in Edinburgh

Return train tickets to Edinburgh with reserved seats
Entry to Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh open top sightseeing bus tour
Free time to explore Edinburgh at your leisure
Accommodation at a centrally located 3-star Edinburgh hotel
Transfer from Central London to London King's Cross (if purchased)
First Class (optional extra) includes refreshments served at your sea

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Edinburgh from London in two days - tour details

Tour runs Monday - Friday all year round.

Outbound

6.45am - check in at Kings Cross Railway Station for a 7am - departure

11.22am - arrive at Waverley Station, Edinburgh

Returning the next day

5.15pm for a 5.30pm departure

10.09pm - arrival back at London Kings Cross Railway Station

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Departure from Kings Cross Station

You will need to be at King’s Cross Station at 6.45am with your train e-tickets for your outbound and inbound rail journeys. Your train will depart at 7am and arrive in to Edinburgh at 11.22am.

You will need to print your Open Top Bus Tour and Edinburgh Castle tickets.

You’ll also get a handy Edinburgh map to make navigating the city a little easier.

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Day 1: Open top bus tour in Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland hop-on, hop off bus — See the Royal Mile, Greyfriars Bobby, Palace of Holyroodhouse...

A hop on hop off open top bus tour will take you round all the main sights in Scotland's capital.

From your vantage point you will see the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Edinburgh Castle, where you will be visiting later in your day.

You’ll cruise down Royal Mile, one of the busiest streets in Edinburgh’s historic old town, and past the famed Greyfriars Bobby monument.

Ticket is valid for 24hours so you will be able to use it on day 2.

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Day 1: Edinburgh Castle and overnight in 3-star hotel

Edinburgh Castle Golden Tours day trip — Tickets are included to Edinburgh Castle

Following your open top bus tour you head to Edinburgh Castle, where your ticket has already been paid.

This much-loved fortress has been involved in many historical conflicts since the 12th century and stands guard over the city from atop the Castle Rock.

See the dazzling Scottish Crown Jewels and pose for photos with unbeatable panoramic views of the city skyline in the background.

Accommodation - overnight in Edinburgh

You will be provided accommodation in a centrally located 3-star hotel.

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Day 2: Edinburgh at your leisure and return to London

Holyroodhouse Golden Tours two day tour from London — Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh

Take the second day to explore Edinburgh as you wish. You might explore the Royal Mile, the popular tourist spot of many streets forming a thoroughfare linking the two most famous landmarks in Edinburgh - the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Edinburgh Castle.

Holyrood Palace is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland, and also a popular place for tourists to visit.

There are many museums to visit in Edinburgh, such as the National Museum of Scotland, one of the top ten UK visitor attractions. Admission is free (donations welcome) and it is open daily, with the exception of some days over Christmas.

There are many other museums and galleries in Edinburgh to choose from; or, if you are in need of some exercise, a walk up either Calton Hill or through Holyrood Park and Salisbury Crags will give you some spectacular views of the City of Edinburgh.

Return journey

Check in time for your return journey is 5pm. Your train will then depart Edinburgh at 5.30pm, arriving back in London at 10.09pm.

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Prices & tour reservations

Prices displayed on the banner link are the current prices for this tour.

Sometimes on special occasions there may be slight changes to the tour, dates or price so do check on the booking page linked below. Extra dates are often put on around long holiday weekends, notably Easter and New Year.

Major credit and debit cards are accepted. You will be emailed a confirmation with a booking reference after reservation.

To book you will need your booking reference and in addition the first and last names of all passengers when ordering. There are no paper tickets.

On the tour detail page from the link below, there is a date drop-down at the top right of the page, which depicts which dates still have availability. By selecting your required date you start the reservation process. Once we list a date for operation it is guaranteed to run, there are no minimum numbers.