Explore London by Rail
Highlights
- A day to see the sights of London at your own pace
- Catch the train from your desired UK station
- Choose from the Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour or Afternoon Tea Bus
- Spend the day exploring the iconic city
Inclusions
What's Included:
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What's Excluded:
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- Guests will receive an email at least 5 days before travel with the train e-tickets and Hop-On Hop-Off Bus or Afternoon Tea Bus voucher.
- Full refund if cancelled up to 7 days prior to travel date.
- This tour is unescorted.
- Train seats are allocated on first come first served basis & not guaranteed together.
- *Train times can fluctuate. Please refer to actual train e-tickets for exact departure times.
- Afternoon Tea bus; Vegan & gluten-free meals must be requested at least 72 hours in advance. After this time, a standard meal will be served.
- Children aged 15 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult. Under 5s are not allowed.
- Please arrive at least 30 minutes before train departure time.
Description
Trains to London
A visit to London is a must for everyone, and now you can see it all with return train tickets in our convenient rail day trip. Choose from our selected stations across the UK, use your preordered train tickets, and enjoy the journey as you travel in London. Upon arrival, the city is your oyster – let the sightseeing begin!
Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
Experience the sights and sounds of London with a famous open top tour bus. Discover famous icons, incredible historic buildings, top attractions and modern architecture by hopping on and off at any one of our 70 stops across the city.
From the comfort of the bus, you will have the perfect seat for some of the best views in the world, and when you want to stretch your legs, simply hop off at an iconic location. From Tower of London to Big Ben, 10 Downing Street, Buckingham Palace and so much more, your Hop-On Hop-Off bus ticket gives you the freedom to explore London at your own pace.
Plus, on every bus is an audio guide giving you interesting facts and figures about London, as well as some fun secrets! Take advantage of the ease that our bus tour provides and explore the city like never before.
View the Route Map and Timetable
Afternoon Tea Bus
Afternoon tea is as British as can be, so when in London why not have the full experience of sights, sounds and taste with our Afternoon Tea Bus? The exclusively designed Golden Tours Afternoon Tea Bus is your home away from home bespoke bakery with a touch of elegance.
Introduced in the early 1840s, afternoon tea has been a staple of British society ever since and is enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. As a unique alternative to the usual hotel-based afternoon tea settings, our bus offers all the same goodies you would normally expect – sandwiches, cakes, savoury snacks, fine teas – but with the twist of seeing the city in all its glory.
As you sip and nibble you can enjoy sights such as Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the River Thames and more. Our friendly staff will point out the most popular attractions to ensure you don’t miss a thing.
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Choose between a Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour of London or the Afternoon Tea Bus.
Schedule
Days of operations: Mondays to Fridays
Afternoon Tea Bus with Panoramic Tour of London: 12:15 pm bus
Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour London: 1 Day Bus ticket (without cruise)
Departing stations with times:
Bath Spa to London Paddington
Outbound: 9:13am - 10:44am
Suggested Inbound: 6:01pm - 7:20pm
Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
Outbound: 9:00am - 10:34am
Suggested Inbound: 6:01pm - 7:35pm
Cardiff Central to London Paddington
Outbound: 8:37am - 10:34am
Suggested Inbound: 5:48pm - 7:38pm
Newcastle to London King's Cross
Outbound: 7:57am - 10:46am
Suggested Inbound: 6:03pm - 8:21pm
Leeds to London King's Cross
Outbound: 8:15am - 10:30am
Suggested Inbound: 6:03pm - 8:21pm
York to London King's Cross
Outbound: 8:32am - 10:39am
Suggested Inbound: 6:00pm - 7:47pm
Birmingham New Street to London Euston
Outbound: 9:47am - 11:06am
Suggested Inbound: 6:10pm - 7:27pm
Liverpool Lime Street to London Euston
Outbound: 8:43am - 11:03am
Suggested Inbound: 6:43pm - 9:05pm
Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
Outbound: 8:15am - 10:27am
Suggested Inbound: 5:13pm - 7:19pm