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Day Trip to Edinburgh with Bus Tour & Edinburgh Castle Entry
Approx. 15 hours
Kings Cross Station
6:30AM
Accepted
Highlights
- Return Train Tickets to Edinburgh with Reserved Seats
- Entry to Edinburgh Castle
- Open Top Bus Tour
- Designated Time for Shopping and free City Map
- Cancellations and amendments are allowed up to 7 days before travel.
Inclusions
What's Included:
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What's Excluded:
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- There are no storage facilities for prams or pushchairs, and rucksacks/suitcases over 30L will not be permitted.
- Cancellations and amendments are allowed up to 7 days before travel.
- This tour is unescorted.
- Train seats are allocated on first come first serve basis & not guaranteed together.
- Please double check you have entered the correct email address, as without the e-tickets you cannot travel. If you do not receive the email please contact the reservations team on +44 207 233 7030
Description
Departure from King’s Cross Station
You will need to be at King’s Cross Station at 6:30am. Your train will depart at 7:00am and arrive in to Edinburgh at 11:22am.
Open Top Bus Tour in Edinburgh
See the Scottish capital from a Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour and take in all the major sights! From the King’s official residence when she visits Scotland, Palace of Holyroodhouse, to towering Edinburgh Castle that dominates the Edinburgh skyline, you’ll soon get acquainted with the charming city during this tour. You’ll cruise down Royal Mile, one of the busiest streets in Edinburgh’s historic old town, and past the famed Greyfriars Bobby monument.
Edinburgh Castle
You’ll enjoy a free admission to Edinburgh Castle – 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.
Return Journey
Bid goodbye to Scotland as your train departs Edinburgh at 5.31pm, arriving back in London at 10.18pm.
Please ensure that you have a printed copy of your Open Top Bus Tour tickets. Train and Edinburgh Castle tickets are e-tickets and therefore can be viewed on your phone.
Schedule
Days of departure: Monday to Saturday
Departure Schedule: London - Edinburgh
Check-in time: 6:30am
Departure from Kings Cross Station: 7:00am
Arrival at Edinburgh Waverly Station: 11:22am
Departure Schedule: Edinburgh - London
Check-in time: 5:00pm
Departure from Edinburgh Waverly Station: 5:31pm
Arrival at Kings Cross Station: 10:14pm
Hop-on Hop-off Edinburgh Schedule
The Edinburgh Tour:
24 March 2024 – 29 June 2024
08:51 - 5:51
Every 12 Minutes
30 June 2024 – 7 September 2024
8:50am-6:00pm
Every 10 Minutes
8 September 2024 – 2 November 2024
8:51am -5:51pm
Every 12 Minutes
3 November 2024 – 5 April 2025
9:10am-3:40pm
Every 30 Minutes
Duration: The full tour lasts around 70 minutes.
The Regal Tour:
24 March 2024 – 2 November 2024
8:40am-5:25pm
Every 15 Minutes
3 November 2024 – 5 April 2025
9:20am-3:50pm
Every 30 Minutes
Duration: The full tour lasts around 80 minutes.
City Sightseeing Edinburgh:
24 March 2024 – 29 June 2024
08:45 - 5:57
Every 12 Minutes
30 June 2024 – 7 September 2024
8:45am-6:05pm
Every 10 Minutes
8 September 2024 – 2 November 2024
8:45am-5:57pm
Every 12 Minutes
3 November 2024 – 5 April 2025
9:00am-4:00pm
Every 30 Minutes
Duration: The full tour lasts around an hour.
Tour runs daily excluding 25 December and 1 January.
Full mobility facilities on all tour buses and subtitled screen downstairs for hard of hearing.