79 reviews of Edinburgh Rail Day Trip from London
Read what other Viator.com travelers think about the Edinburgh Rail Day Trip from London. What they loved, what they liked and what they think could be improved, it's all here to help you make the most of your next trip.
Reviewed by Larry S, March 2013
We chose the independent trip and Evan Evans Tours met us at King's Cross Railway with our packet. They took great effort to explain everything. It is a long train ride but the reserved seating made the trip comfortable. While Hop On, Hope Off bus pass was included we chose to walk to Edinburgh Castle from the train station. We spent most of our time at the castle but did have enough time to walk through the city and over to Calton Hill. We weren't disappointed.
Reviewed by Hilda, February 2013
This day trip was awesome -- from the beginning of the day when we were handed our travel packet -- to the end of the day's ride home on the train -- would definitely recommend this trip -- but it does take an ENTIRE day!
Reviewed by Owenita E, October 2012
Edinburgh is a beautiful city. We wish we had more time. The person who delivered our travel packet was late arriving at King's Cross Station, otherwise the whole trip was very smooth. Going back to London, we took the early train by mistake, but it worked for us because we arrived in London 30 minutes earlier.
Reviewed by Merrilyn Auton, October 2012
What a fabulous day, well worth the trip and very comfortable, I found I had plenty of time to do loads of sightseeing within the day.
Reviewed by Sowmyan Jegatheesan, August 2012
They gave us tickets and tour plan and a good advise on using the time. They can add Holyroodh palace entry an optional item as well.
Reviewed by beeswax21, July 2012
We loved our time in Edinburgh and wished we could have stayed longer. However, after arriving in Edinburgh, it was very difficult to find where to receive our tickets for the hop on/hop off bus. The directions should be made more clear. Great trip, though.
Reviewed by MARIA S, July 2012
Great trip, despite the almost 10 hours on train, Edinburgh really worth it!
Reviewed by jolon, July 2012
Amazing. The train ride was very pleasant and we went passed the sea at one point. Beautiful Scottish countryside. We didn't have much time in Edinburgh and the weather was atrocious apparently unusual for this time of year. Very cold wet and windy. Nonetheless I thoroughly enjoyed it. First stop was Edinburgh Castle where I warmed myself up in the cafe with a haggis pie! John Knox's house was also a priority. I also climbed the monument for 3 pounds which gives you good views of Edinburgh. 287 dizzy spiral steps. I'm a thin guy and only just squeezed through the staircase at the top. Wet and slippery, but I think it cured my fear of heights! Would love to return to Scotland.
Reviewed by Robert Caminas, USA, May 2012
Excellent one day trip. We got to see all the important sites and enjoy lunch all in one day.
Reviewed by Richo's, Australia, April 2012
Although it was a long day, it was well worth the trip to Edinburgh. You had plenty of time to visit the castle and the hop on and off bus was a great way to see the city
Reviewed by Herbie, March 2012
Excellent for a one-day tour. Everything was prepared and booked for us, no queue, no time waisted. Edinburgh is marvellous, we wished we have stayed a night. Even if the tour lasted 16 hours, we were really no tired and enjoyed the train voyage with its beautiful scottish sceneries.
Reviewed by mercedes i, March 2012
loved it!! how cool it was to visit scotland while vacationing in london..
