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London Edinburgh Overnight Tour by Rail 48 hr

TourTruth score 7.0 out of 10

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3 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • London, United Kingdom
  • 2 days
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Travel from London to Edinburgh by rail for an overnight stay, an open-top bus tour, and admission to Edinburgh Castle.

About this tour

Travel from London to Scotland’s capital by rail and spend an overnight visit discovering Edinburgh at your own pace. This Edinburgh overnight tour includes reserved train seats, admission to Edinburgh Castle, an open-top bus tour with an audio guide, and a stay at a centrally located 3-star hotel.

Check in at King’s Cross Station by 6:30 a.m. for the scheduled 7:00 a.m. departure. The train is due to arrive at Edinburgh Waverley Station at 11:22 a.m. In the city, ride the open-top bus past Edinburgh’s sights and step inside the castle. Your tour is unescorted, so you can explore independently between included experiences. Train seats are allocated first come, first served and may not be together; remember to print your bus ticket, while the other tickets are provided electronically.

Make the most of your time away with a straightforward rail journey, city sightseeing, and an overnight stay. Book this Edinburgh overnight tour to plan your own city break with key experiences arranged.

Highlights

  • Ride the train from London to Edinburgh with reserved seats
  • Explore Edinburgh aboard an open-top bus with an audio guide
  • Visit Edinburgh Castle
  • Stay overnight at a centrally located 3-star hotel

What's included

Included

  • Reserved train seats to and from Edinburgh
  • Edinburgh Castle admission
  • Open-top bus tour with audio guide
  • Centrally located 3-star hotel accommodation

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks unless stated otherwise

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Important information

  • This is an unescorted tour
  • Check in at King's Cross Station by 6:30 a.m. for the 7:00 a.m. train
  • Meet the representative outside the ticket office at King's Cross Station
  • The train is scheduled to arrive at Edinburgh Waverley Station at 11:22 a.m.
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  • Train seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and may not be together
  • Arrive at least 15 minutes before the train departure time shown on your ticket
  • Print your open-top bus tour ticket; train, hotel, and Edinburgh Castle tickets are e-tickets
  • Infants must sit on an adult's lap
  • Suitable for all fitness levels; no specific health restrictions are stated
  • The tour is non-refundable once booked
  • Public transportation is available nearby

Frequently asked questions

Is the tour guided?

No. This is an unescorted tour.

What time should I arrive at King's Cross Station?

Check in by 6:30 a.m. for the scheduled 7:00 a.m. train departure.

Are train seats guaranteed to be together?

No. Seats are allocated first come, first served, and may not be together.

Which tickets need to be printed?

Print your open-top bus tour ticket. Train, hotel, and Edinburgh Castle tickets are e-tickets.

Can I cancel after booking?

No. The tour is non-refundable once booked.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.67 from 3 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 7.0.

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