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Edinburgh Rail Trip with Castle Entry and Hop-on Hop-off Bus 16 hr

TourTruth score 3.8 out of 10

Below average

230 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • London, United Kingdom
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Travel from London to Edinburgh by train, then explore at your own pace with a hop-on hop-off bus tour and castle entry.

About this tour

Trade London’s bustle for a day among Edinburgh’s historic streets. This independent Edinburgh rail trip takes you north by train, with reserved seats for the journey from London Kings Cross to Scotland’s capital. On arrival, explore at your own pace with a hop-on hop-off bus tour and entry to Edinburgh Castle.

Step inside the castle to see the Scottish Crown Jewels, then stroll along the Royal Mile, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Look up at the Scott Monument and visit the Scotch Whisky Heritage Center as you make your way around the city. The tour is unescorted, so you can shape your day around the sights that interest you most. Your train leaves London at 07:02 and arrives in Edinburgh at 11:02; the return train departs at 17:13 and reaches London at 22:10.

With rail travel, castle admission, and the Edinburgh bus tour arranged, this Edinburgh rail trip makes it easy to enjoy a full day of discovery. Set out ready to explore the Scottish capital on your own terms.

Highlights

  • Ride the train from London to Scotland’s historic capital
  • Explore Edinburgh at your own pace aboard a hop-on hop-off bus
  • Admire the Scottish Crown Jewels inside Edinburgh Castle
  • Wander the Royal Mile and see the Scott Monument

What's included

Included

  • Return train journey with reserved seats
  • Edinburgh Castle entrance
  • Edinburgh hop-on hop-off bus tour

Not included

  • Guide; this is an unescorted tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

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Important information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Child age: 3–11 years
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  • Outbound train departs London Kings Cross at 07:02 and arrives in Edinburgh at 11:02
  • Return train departs Edinburgh at 17:13 and arrives at London Kings Cross at 22:10
  • Arrive at Kings Cross Station 30 minutes before departure
  • Electronic tickets and vouchers are emailed one week before departure, or within 24 hours of booking if booked within one week of departure
  • Train seating requests are not guaranteed
  • No in-person departure assistance is provided at the station

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.13 from 230 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 3.8.

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