tour from london to edinburgh

Tour to Edinburgh from London staying overnight

Two day tour by train including visit to edinburgh castle and open top bus tour.

Stay overnight in an Edinburgh 3-star hotel and spend time at your leisure in Edinburgh

If our Edinburgh day trip is just too short or the day too long, take things at a more relaxed pace by staying overnight in a centrally located Edinburgh hotel and spending two full days in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh's Waverley Station, where you get off the train from London is in the very heart of the city of Edinburgh. All the main sights including Edinburgh Castle are within easy walking distance of the train station. On day two of your tour you will have free time to visit Edinburgh at your leisure. Calton Hill, Holyrood Palace and Park and Salisbury Crags all await you...

This tour is independent; not a guided tour. On purchasing you simply print off your reserved train tickets at home and take them with you to King's Cross Station at the required time. You will also receive an entrance ticket to Edinburgh Castle and a 1-day hop-on, hop off Edinburgh sightseeing pass , details of your hotel, as well as a city map enabling you to plan your short break ahead on the train.

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Tour highlights Tour details Departure from Kings Cross Open top bus tour Edinburgh Edinburgh Castle Day 2 free time in Edinburgh Prices & reservations

EDINBURGH OVERNIGHT FROM LONDON

2-days in Edinburgh from London by high speed train with Edinburgh Castle

• Travel by high speed train • Accommodation at a centrally located 3* hotel • Entrance tickets to Edinburgh Castle • Hop on hop off open top bus tour Edinburgh • Time for shopping and sightseeing • City map • Optional upgrade transfers to Kings Cross • Option for first class upgrade

2-day trip to Edinburgh from London highlights

Return train tickets to Edinburgh with reserved seats

Entry to Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh open top sightseeing bus tour

Free time to explore Edinburgh at your leisure

Accommodation at a centrally located 3-star Edinburgh hotel

Transfer from Central London to London King's Cross (if purchased)

First Class (optional extra) includes refreshments served at your sea

Edinburgh from London in two days - tour details

Tour runs Monday - Friday all year round.

6.45am - check in at Kings Cross Railway Station for a 7am - departure

11.22am - arrive at Waverley Station, Edinburgh

Returning the next day

5.15pm for a 5.30pm departure

10.09pm - arrival back at London Kings Cross Railway Station

Departure from Kings Cross Station

You will need to be at King’s Cross Station at 6.45am with your train e-tickets for your outbound and inbound rail journeys. Your train will depart at 7am and arrive in to Edinburgh at 11.22am.

You will need to print your Open Top Bus Tour and Edinburgh Castle tickets.

You’ll also get a handy Edinburgh map to make navigating the city a little easier.

Day 1: Open top bus tour in Edinburgh

A hop on hop off open top bus tour will take you round all the main sights in Scotland's capital.

From your vantage point you will see the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Edinburgh Castle, where you will be visiting later in your day.

You’ll cruise down Royal Mile, one of the busiest streets in Edinburgh’s historic old town, and past the famed Greyfriars Bobby monument.

Ticket is valid for 24hours so you will be able to use it on day 2.

Day 1: Edinburgh Castle and overnight in 3-star hotel

Following your open top bus tour you head to Edinburgh Castle, where your ticket has already been paid.

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.

Accommodation - overnight in Edinburgh

You will be provided accommodation in a centrally located 3-star hotel.

Day 2: Edinburgh at your leisure and return to London

Holyroodhouse Golden Tours two day tour from London

Take the second day to explore Edinburgh as you wish. You might explore the Royal Mile, the popular tourist spot of many streets forming a thoroughfare linking the two most famous landmarks in Edinburgh - the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Edinburgh Castle.

Holyrood Palace is the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland, and also a popular place for tourists to visit.

There are many museums to visit in Edinburgh, such as the National Museum of Scotland, one of the top ten UK visitor attractions. Admission is free (donations welcome) and it is open daily, with the exception of some days over Christmas.

There are many other museums and galleries in Edinburgh to choose from; or, if you are in need of some exercise, a walk up either Calton Hill or through Holyrood Park and Salisbury Crags will give you some spectacular views of the City of Edinburgh.

Return journey

Check in time for your return journey is 5pm. Your train will then depart Edinburgh at 5.30pm, arriving back in London at 10.09pm.

Prices & tour reservations

Prices displayed on the banner link are the current prices for this tour.

Sometimes on special occasions there may be slight changes to the tour, dates or price so do check on the booking page linked below. Extra dates are often put on around long holiday weekends, notably Easter and New Year.

Major credit and debit cards are accepted. You will be emailed a confirmation with a booking reference after reservation.

To book you will need your booking reference and in addition the first and last names of all passengers when ordering. There are no paper tickets.

On the tour detail page from the link below, there is a date drop-down at the top right of the page, which depicts which dates still have availability. By selecting your required date you start the reservation process. Once we list a date for operation it is guaranteed to run, there are no minimum numbers.

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London to Edinburgh Adventure 8 day tour

Enjoy eight days of exploration and discovery on this tour from London to Edinburgh, revelling in the greatest sights and experiences that England, Scotland and Wales offer.

Tour Highlights

Places you explore.

Stratford–upon–Avon - The birthplace of Shakespeare, home to many Tudor thatched cottages and the gardens of The Bard’s wife, Anne Hathaway.

Ironbridge World Heritage Site - One of the birthplaces of the English Industrial Revolution, this world famous bridge and heritage site marks one of the crucial moments in the rise of the British Empire.

The mountains of Snowdonia - Inspiring historical figures such as Charles Darwin, these mountains offer a sense of scale and rugged beauty rarely matched in the UK.

Conwy Castle - Set on a river bank near an impressive pair of bridges, this brilliantly preserved 13th century estuary fortress is a visual treat.

Peak District National Park - Broadleaved woodlands give way to sheltered deep valleys in this geological wonderland.

Chatsworth House - The magnificent grand house of the Devonshire family lies in a stunning estate, famed for its amazing fountains and verdant maze.

York and the Dales - North England’s remote sheep-rearing valleys lay beside the bustling, history-rich city of York.

Robin Hood’s Bay - This beautifully preserved fishing village offers a stunning contrast between its pretty cottages and rugged cliffside setting.

Lake Windermere - The spiritual home to Beatrix Potter’s fabulous stories, the largest natural lake in England provides historical and natural fascination.

Scottish Borders - Explore from the ancient boundary of Hadrian’s Wall to the great city of Edinburgh.

Hadrian’s Wall - The wildest and most northerly frontier of the ancient Roman Empire.

Your journey

Discover Britain's history on this comprehensive eight day tour.

A combination of the "Heart of England" and "York, the Dales, and Lake District” tours offers you an unforgettable journey through a selection of the most scenic and historic locations in England, Wales , and Scotland.

Explore the ancient Gothic majesty of the historic settlements of the North and the charming intimacy of its valley villages. Relive the scenes of fierce conflicts of the past as you wander the Roman divide of Hadrian’s Wall.

Begin in England and end in Scotland on our one-way journey of discovery.

Tour Details

Students, seniors over 60, and children between 5 and 15 (unfortunately, we don't carry children under 5 years old)

Pack your waterproof clothing and walking shoes
Some attraction tickets can be purchased in advance when you book your tour. You’ll have the option to add at check-out. Other attractions will not be available to book beforehand, instead you can purchase those while on tour.
Transport in a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach
Air conditioning as standard
The stories and services of a Rabbie's driver-guide
Tour accommodation
Attraction entry tickets

Departing from London, you travel to the birthplace of William Shakespeare, Stratford-upon-Avon. Home to the beautiful gardens and thatched Tudor cottage of his wife, Anne Hathaway, you have time to explore the charming village of Stratford-upon-Avon. Enjoy lunch in one of the quaint restaurants before heading to the World Heritage site of Ironbridge, the world’s first ever bridge fully made of iron, set in a distinctive forested gorge on the River Severn. The amazing sights here were developed during the rise of Britain’s Industrial Revolution and there are many attractions within the site for you to learn more about this fascinating period.

You then wind your way down to the riverside town of Shrewsbury, a pretty county town that lies on the banks of the mighty River Severn. The birthplace of Charles Darwin, this bustling market town and its timber framed black and white Tudor buildings are your home for the next two nights.

Your tour takes you to the heart of North Wales today. Firstly, you explore the picture book beauty of Conwy and its picturesque medieval castle. Built by Edward I in the 13th century, this estuary fortress offers spectacular views from the battlements.

Next you roam the impressive mountains and valleys of the Snowdonia National Park, delving into the massive Dinorwic slate quarries and the powerfully dramatic Pass of Llanberis under the shadow of Snowdon, Wales’ highest peak. Relive the struggle for Welsh independence and the rebellious tale of Owain Glyndwr, the last native Prince of Wales before heading back over the English border to your accommodation.

Lying northeast of Shrewsbury is the Peak District National Park, an expanse of rugged moorland with walled pastures and wooded valleys. Picturesque villages and unbeatable scenery line your route as you wind through this area’s unique landscape.

After a spectacular drive, you arrive in the elegant spa town of Buxton. It’s been attracting visitors to enjoy its natural thermal springs since Roman times. And it’s where you can fill up your bottle with crystal-clear water from the famous spring.

In the afternoon, you make your way to the Duke of Devonshire’s famous stately home and gardens at Chatsworth. This renowned building is regularly named the UK’s favourite country house thanks to its immense collection of furniture, priceless paintings, and neoclassical sculptures.

Travelling northwards, you pass through some of the old industrial heartlands of northern England to the historic walled city of York, where you spend the next three nights.

Today there are two major options for the events of your day. Firstly, you can choose to spend the day leisurely exploring the medieval heart of York, an ancient city with a colourful history dating back to the times of the Romans, Vikings and Normans. The towering Gothic spire at York Minster rises above the city, casting its spirituality across the brilliant museums, narrow lanes and distinctive stone city walls.

Alternatively, you could journey out with your guide on a half day excursion across the Yorkshire Dales to the handsome market towns of Knaresborough or Ripon. Take your time with the beautiful architecture and spa town luxuries on offer before heading to some of the more remote valleys and formidably impressive scenery of the Eastern Dale, followed by a free afternoon in York to dine and relax in the city’s plentiful restaurants and shops.

You will leave the London based tour here and be picked up tomorrow by the tour bus from Edinburgh. Your driver/guide will let you know all the details of pickup times for the next day.

A relaxing day that offers you the chance to spend time in the medieval city of York, a Roman settlement whose rich history includes Viking and Norman occupations and the brutally divisive War of the Roses. Take your time to discover the incredible city architecture, most notably the fabulous cathedral of York Minster.

From here, you leave York and head to the North Sea coast of Yorkshire, with the first stop being the magnificently expansive North Yorkshire Moors National park.

After relishing the abundance of nature and scenery here, you lunch in Whitby, a bustling fishing port and the inspiration for the fertile imagination of Bram Stoker, author of Dracula. Witness the Royal Hotel where he conjured his blood-curdling tale, then enjoy a little free time before travelling to the conservation village of Robin Hood’s Bay*, a pristinely preserved fishing village of winding lanes and narrow alleys. After relaxing in this unique location, you return to York for the evening.

* The minicoach cannot access the main village because of local restrictions. The coach will drop you at the top of the village and you must walk down (and back up!) a steep hill to reach the old village centre.

You move westerly into the superb scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National park, an area brimming with wildlife and rich cultural heritage. Densely packed with opportunities for recreation and relaxation, this nature haven gives unparalleled access to the North’s innate beauty.

Continuing west, you pass through the Northern Dales, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the centre of the Dales energetic cattle trade.

The last stop of the day is in the pleasant market town of Keswick*, where you will be dropped off at your accommodation, free to explore the charms of the area.

After breakfast, you behold the mystery of the Castlerigg standing stones, built over five thousand years ago and the scene of many strange ancient rituals. Traveling on, you arrive by the shores of Ullswater, known was England’s most beautiful lake. A short walk along the shore and through a forest takes you to the mighty Aira Force waterfall, an excellent place for keen photographers.

You head south over the snaking Kirkstone Pass, stopping at Windermere for the choice of relaxing with a hearty lunch whilst gazing across the region’s mountains and lakes or taking a leisurely cruise on the lake. Leaving this romantic setting, you head to the well maintained conservation village of Hawkshead and the school where the renowned poet William Wordsworth attended grammar school.

After a little spare time in the village, you navigate through the prim country lanes towards Grasmere, described by Wordsworth as “the loveliest spot that man hath found”. Visit the great man’s Dove Cottage or enjoy the peace and tranquility of the poet’s Daffodil Garden near the banks of the River Rothy before heading back to Keswick** for the night.

Waving farewell to the Lakes, you ascend the Hartside Pass, which boasts a famous view of the hills and mountains of Scotland and the English Lake District. Standing at over 1900ft, this is an inimitable experience.

You continue to Hadrian’s Wall, the Roman Emperor Hadrian’s fortified construction designed to keep the Scottish tribes out of the Roman Empire. Roam in the footsteps of the Roman Centurions who patrolled this desolate frontier. Follow the ancient Roman Dere Street, then cross the border into Scotland and head to the local town of Jedburgh and the ruins of Jedburgh Abbey, where you stop for refreshments.

For your last stop, you make your way to the incredible Scott’s View, which looks out over the River Tweed and the Cheviot Hills which roughly form the Scottish-English border. You then make your way to the great city of Edinburgh.

Attractions

Tour Attractions

You are able to pre-purchase entrance tickets to the following attractions at the time of booking:

Conwy Castle
Windermere Lake Cruises
Vindolanda and Roman Army Museum

Other attractions may be booked and paid locally during the tour.

Accommodation

Where does this tour stay overnight.

You stay two nights in the historic town of Shrewsbury, three nights in York and two nights in Keswick*.

* Please be aware that Keswick is busy. You may need to be flexible with rooms we're able to reserve for you here. If you'd prefer to find your own accommodation for this location, please choose the 'book your own accommodation' option when you book your tour.

How can I book accommodation?

Accommodation is not included in the price of your tour. To book accommodation, there are two options: either Rabbie’s Tours can book it for you, or you can book your own. For information on how to do this, please see the ‘Accommodation’ tab on FAQ page HERE .

Alternatively, please email us your questions at [email protected] or call us on +44(0)131 226 3133.

Information you can find on the FAQ page, under the ‘Accommodation’ tab : types of accommodation, room types, the booking process, getting to and from your accommodation, and cancellation terms.

How much will the accommodation cost?

We book accommodation with third-party providers on your behalf and each property sets their own rates. Rates vary considerably depending on the accommodation standard, facilities, location, and local demand. We therefore can’t tell you exactly how much your accommodation will cost until your request has been allocated to a specific property.

As a guide, you can expect to pay the following prices, per person per night :

NOTE: Prices quoted are for guidance only and may be higher on some occasions, especially for last-minute bookings and when demand is high (E.g. peak season, weekends, holidays, special events etc)

Breakfast will be included unless otherwise noted. The type of breakfast provided will vary from place to place so you may receive either a full cooked breakfast, a continental style breakfast (E.g., toast, fruit, cereal), or a packed breakfast bag or tray (E.g., porridge pot, fruit, granola bar).

Do you offer hotel pickups in the departure cities?

The UK and Ireland's historic city centres are full of narrow streets and winding roads. So, to speed up your departure, we only pick up from our central meeting points. What's more is leaving the city using the most direct route also reduces the carbon footprint of our tours.

Is there parking close to the departure point?

We don't recommend bringing your car into the centre of our departure cities. It can be hard to find parking, and there are excellent public transportation services.

When should I get to the departure point?

Arrive 15 minutes before your departure time. Due to waiting restrictions, we can't wait for you if you're late.

What happens if I'm late or miss the tour?

If you're late for your tour, our cancellation policy applies. 100% charges are applicable, and you will not be entitled to a refund or alternative.

What are your cancellation policies?

For one-day tours: You'll receive a full refund if you cancel 24 hours or more before the tour departure

For tours of between two and nine days: You'll receive a 90% refund if you cancel 15 or more days before the tour departure

For tours of 10 or more days: You'll receive a 90% refund if you cancel 21 or more days before the tour departure

For all European packaged tours: You'll receive a 90% refund if you cancel 42 days before the tour departure.

If you cancel inside these notice periods, full charges will apply and no refunds will be issued.

To cancel your booking, email [email protected] as soon as possible. The effective date of cancellation will be the date we receive written confirmation from you.

Click here to view terms and conditions

Can Itineraries change?

Your tour will always follow the itinerary as closely as possible. Your driver-guide will keep you up to date on the road, and we'll try to get in touch about any large changes prior to your departure.

Can I pre-book a specific seat?

Due to logistical reasons, we're unable to let you pre-book a seat on the bus. But our comfortable 16-seat mini-coaches have huge windows. So, you'll always get a good view.

Are there toilets on the bus?

Unfortunately, we have no on-board toilet facilities, but you'll have regular comfort breaks.

How do you cater for people with accessibility needs?

We aim to accommodate everyone. To read more information on how we do this, click here to go to our accessibility guide.

Do you take children on your tours?

We regret we don't carry children under the age of five on our scheduled tours.

You can ask us about the tours we recommend for younger children. And if your child is less than 1.35m tall, you should let us know, so we can provide them with a suitable booster seat.

How much time do I get off the bus?

We want you to enjoy Britain and Ireland. And we believe the best way to do this is to get you off the mini-coach and out exploring. So, we give you plenty of time to take photos, go walking, and explore ancient ruins.

Why do you exclude visitor attractions?

We exclude visitor attractions in your tour price because it lets you travel your way. It means you can pamper yourself with a luxury lunch or skip an attraction whenever you feel like it.

Do we need to bring our own lunch?

You don't need to. We stop in small towns, villages, and rural eateries where you can choose whatever meal pleases both your taste buds and your budget.

Should I tip the driver-guide?

Let's be honest, our driver-guides would never refuse a cheeky bonus. But it's up to you, and the amount is entirely at your discretion.

What about travel insurance?

We advise you take out travel insurance.

What is ABTOT?

You're protected by ABTOT when you chose to let us reserve your accommodation on a multi-day tour. This means you can claim back anything you've paid us if we become bankrupt. Read our terms and conditions for more information.

I have more questions, who can help me?

If you have any more questions, call us on +44(0)131 226 3133, email [email protected] , or check out our full FAQs .

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Explore the city in one day, where you'll feel a sense of history in every corner - from underground vaults and hidden passageways to relics of construction from a bygone era and more. Be ready to uncover incredible gems in and around Edinburgh's historic town centre, also called 'Old Town'.

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Edinburgh , Scotland's picturesque capital, has attractions for everyone to enjoy. At the heart of the city stands the iconic Edinburgh Castle, perched majestically atop Castle Rock - a long extinct volcano -, which you'll visit as part of your rail tour from London. Admire breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and explore the long, bloody history of the castle, from its time as a military fortress, royal residence and prison of war.

Beyond the castle walls, discover the Royal Mile in Edinburgh's historic Old Town, where charming shops, cool cafes, hidden gems, and vibrant street performers await.

At the opposite end of the Royal Mile stands the imposing Palace of Holyroodhouse , the official residence of the British monarch in Scotland. So be ready to explore the ancient corridors of Edinburgh Castle or stroll along the bustling Royal Mile; whatever you're into, Scotland's capital city will leave you in awe.

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Upgrade your train travel to first class and travel in style with breakfast on your outbound journey and dinner upon your return.

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Hop-on Hop-off bus tour

Board your Hop-on Hop-off Guided Bus Tour and journey around some of Edinburgh's finest and culture-rich destinations. The Tour takes you to 14 fantastic locations, including Grassmarket, a historic marketplace with incredible views of Edinburgh Castle, John Knox House, a magnificent medieval building dating back to the 15th century and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, The Queen’s official residence in Edinburgh. The ticket is valid all day, so you can hop on and hop off as many times as you like.

An amazing trip to Loch Ness and the chance to go Monster hunting! Heading north from Edinburgh, we pass the imposing ramparts of Stirling Castle and skirt the Trossachs (Rob Roy country) before crossing the wilds of Rannoch Moor and onto dramatic Glencoe. Our tour takes us past Fort William and Britain’s highest mountain, the mighty Ben Nevis, before following the Great Glen and stopping in the village of Fort Augustus by the shores of the mysterious Loch Ness .

You can take a boat trip on Loch Ness , explore or simply relax in a gorgeous wee Highland village. Enjoy our free locally-produced picnic lunch. Our return journey passes through the ‘Monarch of the Glen’ country, south to Perthshire and the historic town of Dunkeld. We then view the spectacular Forth Bridges before returning to the Capital around 8:00 pm.

London King’s Cross Station

Kings Cross Station is centrally located and easily accessible by underground, serviced by the Metropolitan, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Victoria and Northern Lines and is in Zone 1.

Operates: April - March, Monday to Saturday

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Outbound: Train departs London Kings Cross: 07:00 / Train arrives in Edinburgh: 11:20
Return: Train departs Edinburgh: 17:30 / Train arrives at London Kings Cross: 22:10
Your electronic tickets and vouchers will be sent to you one week prior to your scheduled departure date via email (or, if booked within one week, then within 24 hours of booking). We would recommend arriving at Kings Cross Station 30 minutes before your scheduled train departure time
This Tour is unescorted
We will make every effort to fulfil any requests you have for seating on the train; however, this cannot be guaranteed
Please visit our Travel Health page for full details of our enhanced hygiene standards and protocols

PACKAGE OPTIONS

Edinburgh - The Royal City (Standard class) :

Edinburgh Castle entry
Hop-on, Hop-off sightseeing tour of Edinburgh
Roundtrip train journey in standard class with reserved seats

Free Wi-Fi On Board the train

Information Pack and map

Edinburgh - The Royal City (First Class):

Roundtrip First Class train tickets with reserved seats
Round-trip train tickets to Edinburgh with reserved seats
Hop-on hop-off Sightseeing Tour of Edinburgh
Entry ticket to Edinburgh Castle
A free city map and information booklet
Optional Extras:
First class return train travel
Stay overnight in a centrally located 3-star hotel, bed and breakfast
Stay two nights in a centrally located 3-star hotel, bed and breakfast and a day Tour to Loch Ness & the Highlands

What's Included

Round-trip train journey with reserved seats, entrance to edinburgh castle, hop-on hop off bus tour of edinburgh, what's excluded, hotel pick-up & drop-off.

No Cancellation Fees
No Change Fees
No Booking Fees
Your Money is Protected - Free cancellation up to 7 days before the day of departure. Cancellations inside 7 days will be charged at 100%.
Our team, including our guides and drivers, have been trained in our enhanced hygiene procedures; please refer to our Travel Health page for more information

For full terms, see Our Flexible Promise to You

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3 Day Scotland Tour from London

Our 3 day Scotland tour from London takes you to the best of the region including Edinburgh, the Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness. Highlights of the trip include seeing the dramatic countryside in the Northern region of Scotland, exploring the city of Edinburgh, visiting Edinburgh Castle, admiring Loch Ness, and more. It includes 2 nights accommodation with breakfast and return train ticket. The tour is available every day, starting and ending in Central London.

To view a full itinerary for this tour, please click here

tour highlights & itinerary

06:15: Make your own way to King’s Cross Station, meet our tour representative before boarding your train. (You will travel to Edinburgh unescorted)
07:00: Depart King’s Cross on a high-speed train with reserved standard class seating. Choose to upgrade to First Class, which includes breakfast, refreshments and seats with extra legroom
Enjoy a Hop-On-Hop-Off bus tour of Edinburgh with a live guide passing iconic sights such as Edinburgh Castle, The Palace of Holyrood House, Carlton Hill, and the Royal Mile
Visit Edinburgh Castle with entry tickets included in the tour
Check-in to your hotel in the early afternoon
Free time in the afternoon to explore the city. You can hop on and off the bus as many times as you wish
Overnight in Edinburgh
Breakfast in hotel
Join our Loch Ness & Highlands Tour into the rugged landscapes of the north
Depart Edinburgh and head into the dramatic Scottish highland countryside, passing mountains and valleys and seeing the local wildlife
Stop to see the dramatic views at Rannoch Moor
Enjoy a boat cruise along Loch Ness and look out for the monster!
A free local picnic lunch is included by the loch
See the site of Glencoe, where a legendary battle once took place
Return and overnight in Edinburgh
Begin the day with a free morning to explore the city
Popular choices include visiting the National Museum of Scotland (entry is free) entering the Palace of Holyrood House, which is King Charles III official residence in Scotland (entry not included)
2:30 pm: Depart Edinburgh by train, arriving in London at 6.50pm

Please note that timings are subject to change

To view the full itinerary for this tour click here

The tour includes Standard Class rail tickets to and from London
2 nights accommodation in a centrally located 3 star hotel including breakfast
Hop-On-Hop-Off bus
Entry ticket to Edinburgh Castle
Day tour to Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands including a picnic lunch
Optional upgrade to First Class rail tickets including breakfast & dinner
At the end of your 3-day Scotland tour you will return to London.
It’s also possible to extend your stay in Edinburgh, and you can contact us for further information

accommodation:

Accommodation is included in a 3* hotel, in a twin or double room. Single travelers pay a single occupancy rate. Breakfast is included

Further Details:

Once booked, this tour is non-refundable or ammendable
The tour is not suitable for children under the age of 5
The tour is self-guided on day 1 & 3. On day 2you will have a fully guided tour
The hop on hop off bus is valid for day 1. You can hop on and off as much as you like during this time period. A city map is included

Tour Booking

Loch ness & highlands trip.

Our Loch Ness & Highlands trip is a great addition to your 3 Day Scotland tour from London. You’ll leave Edinburgh and head into an area of rugged and wild Scottish countryside known as The Highlands. Take in the spectacular scenery and wildlife as we head towards Loch Ness. We’ll stop at iconic locations including Glencoe . This dramatic site has been used as a filming location in Harry Potter and James Bond films. Loch Ness is one of the most famous places to visit in Scotland and home to the legends of Nessie the Loch Ness monster. Enjoy a boat cruise along the cruise where you can take in this spectacular landscape, followed by a visit to the ruins of Urquhart Castle.

Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland and is where you will find the Scottish parliament. Our 3 Day Scotland Tour gives you the flexibility to explore as much of Edinburgh as you want. The formal side of the package includes a panoramic sightseeing tour of the capital where you will get an overview of the city. You will also have free time to explore the city on day 3, and the whole of day 2 if you decide not to join the Loch Ness & Highlands trip.

Edinburgh is a very beautiful city with impressive architecture and a vibrant nightlife. Highlights include the Royal Mile which is the main street in the Old Town and nearby Grassmarket, the historic marketplace. Edinburgh Castle is one of the most visited attractions which dominates the skyline. It is home to the Scottish Crown Jewels (the Honours of Scotland) and the Coronation Stone.

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Travel from London’s Kings Cross Train Station on a high speed train to Scotland’s capital Edinburgh. A fully guided coach tour takes you to the 900 year old Holyrood Palace to learn of the misfortune of Mary Queen of Scots.

See famous sites including Greyfriars Bobby, National Museum of Scotland, National Museum of Scotland and Edinburgh Castle where the Crown jewels of Scotland that are safely stored.

Take our optional ghost and ghouls evening tour to the haunted Blair Street Underground vaults or opt for our whisky tasting tour of Glenkinchie whisky distillery.

Visit the beautiful Urquhart Castle on the banks of Loch Ness where the most sightings of the Loch Ness Monster have been made and you can also enjoy a full free day in Edinburgh to explore many more attractions.

This tour departs London on Friday mornings.

Accommodation

2 Breakfasts

Luxury air conditioned coach with WiFi*

Tour Highlights

Return London-Edinburgh high speed train with reserved seating
Expert, friendly guides
City Centre 2* Guest House accommodation included
Upgrades available to 3* Guest House and Hotels
Fantastic optional extras including Loch Ness, Whisky Tasting and Ghost Tours
Fully escorted 3 day tour

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Tour Itinerary

Day 1 - edinburgh, holyrood palace and edinburgh castle.

Join your tour manager at London Kings Cross Train Station for a beautiful, scenic journey from London to Edinburgh by high speed train. With onboard WiFi (charges apply) and a fully stocked shop, you can enjoy breakfast in England and lunch in Scotland.

On arrival in Edinburgh the day begins with a two hour fully guided coach tour. Discover the adventure and misfortune of Scotland’s tragic queen, Mary Queen of Scots, as we start our tour at Holyrood Palace. This 900 year old Palace was built on the orders of King David after an encounter with a mythical white Stag, and remains today as the official residence of the British monarchy in Scotland.

After a brief stop at the Palace it’s on to one of Edinburgh’s highest points in Holyrood Park before continuing our tour of the ‘Old Town’. The tour will include some of the cities most famous landmarks including Edinburgh Castle, National Museum of Scotland, Grassmarket, Greyfriars Bobby and the Elephant House coffee house where J.K.Rowling first penned Harry Potter.

We depart the Old Town and continue towards the Georgian New Town, home to some of the world’s most famous writers, scholars and inventors. The Scots have long been at the forefront of innovation and discovery from Alexander Fleming’s discovery of penicillin to John Logie Baird’s invention of television; James Simpson and chloroform to Alexander Bell and the telephone. Where would we be today without Scottish scientists and inventors? In the fictional world many characters would not exist were it not for authors born and raised in Edinburgh’s New town including Harry Potter, Long John Silver, Jekyll & Hyde, Peter Pan and Sherlock Holmes.

After a guided drive through the elegant 18th century squares and terraces of the New Town we transfer you to your nearby accommodation, a chance to have a late lunch and visit some of the attractions or sites your guide will have talked about on the tour. Your tour manager will remain available to provide local information, help and advice.

Optional Ghosts and Ghouls evening tour – 20.00pm

A spine tingling evening with ghoulish tales of torture and witchcraft as you learn of Edinburgh’s ghostly past! The guided tour takes place in medieval closes and the haunted Blair Street Underground vaults. Included in the tour is a shot of Dewar’s super Scotch Whisky to keep you warm on this chilling tour!!

Rest of the evening free to enjoy Edinburgh’s atmospheric old inns to sample some local ales and whisky, joined by the tour guide. A great opportunity for you to get to know some other fellow group members on the tour.

Day 2 - Loch Ness and Inverness

Enjoy a full free day in Edinburgh to visit one of the many amazing attractions on offer. Time to explore the Royal Mile, visit the Castle, enter Holyrood Palace or one of the many free museums and galleries in the city.

Loch Ness and Scottish Highlands Upgrade – £59. Prepare to see some amazing scenery on this fully guided day trip, with entry included to the stunning Urquhart Castle on the banks of Loch Ness. Leave city life behind as you head into a land of mountains, lakes (lochs), beauty, mystery and legend!

Depart Edinburgh and travel along the Forth Valley towards Stirling, passing the famous battle site of Bannockburn (1314) and into William Wallace (Braveheart) country. See Stirling Castle and the National Wallace Monument, where the mighty hero defeated the English forces of King Edward I at Stirling Bridge in 1297.

Entering the Trossachs National Park we make our official entrance into the Highlands and the land of the outlaw Rob Roy. After crossing The Rannoch Moor, one of Europe’s most sparsely populated areas, we come across the ‘weeping’ Glen Coe. Brace yourselves for the treacherous tale of Highland rivalries, as the MacDonald clan were betrayed and brutally slaughtered by their bitter enemies, the Campbells.

After a stop for lunch with Scottish specialities Haggis or even Highland Whisky, we enter the Great Glen and follow the Caledonian Canal in the shadow of Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain. The Great Glen is one of the most picturesque parts of the British Isles, filled with perfectly reflecting waters of Loch Lochy, Loch Oich and the most famous of all, Loch Ness. We drive along the entire 23 miles (37km) of Loch Ness as your guide tells you tales of sightings and encounters of this elusive beast.

We stop at the widest point of Loch Ness for an hour to explore Urquhart Castle with entry included. A castle of history and mystery, and the place where the highest numbers of sightings of the Loch Ness Monster have been made. From here you will have the option of taking a boat cruise on the Loch (entry extra, payable on the day), you will never get a better chance to Nessie, the Loch Ness Monster!

After the Castle we continue to our northernmost point at Inverness, the Capital of the Highlands, before turning south past the site of the Battle of Culloden and journey through the Cairngorms and our return to Edinburgh.

Please note: because of the long distances this particular excursion entails (well over 500km a day), which may not make the best suited day tour for infants younger than 3 years of age.

Day 3 - Calton Hill and Edinburgh Castle

Join your tour manager for a morning walk up Calton Hill for views of the City of Edinburgh and the Firth of Forth. From here you can see the 171 metre tower in honour of the great Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson and his victories over Napoleon Bonaparte. Next to the tower is the National Monument of Scotland which commemorates Scottish soldiers and sailors who died during the Napoleonic wars. From here it is clear to see why many refer to Edinburgh as ‘the Athens of the North.’

From Calton Hill the tour manager will accompany you to Edinburgh Castle (entry extra), an impenetrable fortress which has stood overlooking the city for over 1000 years. Learn about the Scottish Monarchy, Scottish heroes such as William Wallace or Robert the Bruce and see the Crown jewels of Scotland.

Whisky Tasting upgrade – £22 – ( only adults over 18s). A transfer and tour of Glenkinchie whisky distillery, the closest to Edinburgh. After experiencing the detailed and highly skilled process of making a bottle of ‘Scotch’ you will have the chance to sample some of the whiskies made here. If you select this day trip you will be dropped back in Edinburgh after the tour in time for the coach departure transfer to the train station.

Our departure transfer coach will collect you from the accommodation at 13:30pm for the transfer to Edinburgh Waverley station, train departing at 14:51pm for the return journey to London Kings Cross. Arrival time in London Kings Cross is shortly after 20:30pm.

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Important Information

Loch Ness & Highlands Daytrip/ Whisky Tour / Ghost and Ghouls Evening Tour are available as an extra upgrade.

Departure details

On day 1 the train departs London Kings Cross Train Station 07:00am arriving Edinburgh Waverley 11:19pm.

On day 3 depart Edinburgh Waverley 15:00pm-16:00pm, arriving London Kings Cross between 19:45pm-20:45pm.

We also offer return transfers to join this tour from/to the following locations:

Cambridge Parkside (outside Police Station) 4.15am
Ramsgate Train Station 04.00am
Canterbury East/West Train Station 04.25am

Meet your tour manager at London Kings Cross Train Station on day 1 before departing to Scotland.

The typical group size on our 3 day weekend breaks to Edinburgh is 30-45 people.

You will travel by air-conditioned train in what will be an excellent, shared experience with one of our professional tour managers.

This tour normally ends by 20.30pm in London. If you are travelling on wards to Cambridge, Ramsgate or Canterbury, the final arrival time will vary, as the transfer service that we provide links in with our other tours. The transfer service will be by private transport or rail.

Option to make your own travel arrangements to Edinburgh – Save £30 per person.

If you would like to make your own travel arrangements to Edinburgh but still join this tour, we offer a £30 per adult or child reduction. If you would like to take up this option, please enter notravel in the promotion code box, after you have entered your name(s).

No passport or visa required – You do not need a passport or visa to travel to Scotland from England.

City Centre Accommodation Options

Caravel Guest House

The basic price includes 3-5 bedded en-suite accommodation but you can select an upgrade to single, twin or double. If you do not select a upgrade you will automatically be placed in a room with customers of the same gender in Caravel Guest House. These rooms are exceptionally good value for money with short walking distance to the city centre, especially for single travellers who do not want to pay for single room upgrades, and a great way to meet your fellow travellers.

3 Star Upgrade

This is a traditional family run guest house, which offers fantastic service and a great location.

All rooms have private bathrooms are decorated to a high standard.

This guest house has a lounge and free wifi.

During peak season (Bank holidays, July and August), other accommodation of equivalent standard may also used, including university halls and quality hostels.

4 or 5 star accommodation options available on request, please contact our office and we will be happy to provide you with a price.

FAQ’s

What meals are included.

Breakfast is included on all overnight tours. Lunches are not included, unless otherwise stated. Evening meals are included when stated on the tour itinerary. On tours of seven days or more, generally fifty percent of dinners are included. Please check the itinerary page for exact details.

Where does the trip depart from?

Each UK trip will have a dedicated pick up point in central London. Shorter duration trips will normally depart from Victoria Coach Station, with longer duration trips leaving from the London Reception Centre, near to Waterloo train station. Departure points will be confirmed before booking a tour.

Can I get picked up from my hotel?

Pick up from hotels is not possible. You will need to make your own way to the departure point. However some tours do have a designated hotel departure, which you can stay in prior to the trip. Please ask at time of booking for departure points and we can direct you to local hotels.

Are entrance fees included?

Entrance fees are included where specified on the itinerary.

Can I pay in dollars?

All tours are quoted and charged in pounds sterling, but you can pay using your local card and currency. We will debit the card in pounds sterling and your bank will use their exchange rate at that time to deduct the amount in your local currency.

What time does the trip leave and return?

Departure times will vary depending on the itinerary. European tours departing from London will usually leave between 05.00am and 07.00am. Multi day UK tours will leave between 06.00am and 07:30am. Day trips will depart between 07.00am and 09.00am. European and worldwide tours that start in an overseas city will have a welcome reception on day one of the tour which is usually around 18.00pm.

Return times vary depending on the itinerary. All the full day coach tours should be finished by no later than 19.00pm, traffic permitting. The train tours return between 20.00pm and 22.00pm. Longer duration trips will return between 16.00pm and 19.00pm. All times will be confirmed at time of booking.

Is this a definite/guaranteed departure?

A definite departure is guaranteed to operate for that given departure date. A trip that is not yet designated a definite departure is not yet guaranteed to operate based on current booking numbers. If a trip and departure date you are interested in is not yet definite, do not let this discourage you from booking. The more paid passengers received, the odds of the trip operating increase. In the slim case that the operator withdraw a trip you are booked on due to a lack of numbers, you are entitled to a full refund of any funds already paid towards the tour, or if flexible with your time, we can move you onto another departure.

Who travels on these tours, who else is booked?

Whilst we can not confirm exactly who else is booked on a tour, we can guarantee you will be travelling with fellow liked minded travelers who share a passion for travel, fun, adventure and discovery. All tours will be run by English speaking guides and age ranges will vary. The beauty of taking a guided holiday is you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.

Are transfers included from the airport?

In general, if you are joining or departing your guided holiday on the first or last day, return transfers between the airport and hotel are included (excludes itineraries starting and/or ending in London). You’ll find specific information on the itinerary’s page.

What optional excursions can I do and can I book them now?

Optional experiences are available on some tours. These are activities that are not automatically included, but offered during your trip to enhance your travel experience. These are all bookable whilst on the tour via your tour guide/travel director. These are payable by cash or card.

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TV and Movies 168
Historic Sites 148
Lochs, Mountains and Nature 162
Castles 142
England, Ireland and Wales 18
Landmarks 120
Experiences 146
Bannockburn 7
Bealach Na Ba Mountain Pass 6
Ben Nevis 94
Border Abbeys 10
Braveheart 33
Cairngorm National Park 100
Cuillin Hills 52
Culloden Moor 48
Dunfermline Abbey 1
Dunkeld Cathedral 9
Dunrobin 17
Edinburgh 46
Eilean Donan 48
Fife Fishing Villages 4
Forth Bridges 92
Glen Coe 95
Glenfinnan Viaduct 38
Harry Potter 90
Hebridean 7
Highland Clearances 47
Highland Games 2
Highlander 63
Inveraray 12
Jacobite History 84
Jacobite Steam Train 19
James Bond 84
Lake District 14
Linlithgow Palace 5
Loch Lomond National Park 88
Loch Ness 94
Loch Ness Cruise 11
North Coast 500 Route 31
Open-top bus tour 19
Outlander 58
Pre-historic Scotland 59
Rannoch Moor 85
Rosslyn Chapel 3
Royal Military Tattoo 29
Scenic Loch Cruise 61
Snowdonia National Park 5
St Andrews 6
Stirling 18
Stonehenge 9
Stratford-upon-Avon 10
The Angels' Share 45
The Kelpies 8
Torridon and Applecross 5
UNESCO Heritage Site 51
Urquhart 53
Whisky Distillery Tour 62
Wildlife 51

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Scottish Highland Escape

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Scottish Highland Fling

Combine visits to historical and sophisticated cities with the stunning scenery of the Highlands, including a magical excursion to the Orkney Islands.

Scottish Highland Railways

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Scottish Highlands, Islands and Cities

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Scottish Isles and Glens

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Scottish Outland Adventure

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Skye and Eilean Donan Castle

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Skye, Orkney and the Highlands

Explore Skye, the Orkney Islands together with the Western and Northern Highlands in one spectacular tour.

Skye, The Highlands and Inverness

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St Andrews and the Kingdom of Fife

Although the focus of this tour is on St Andrews, famed throughout the World as being the home of Golf, there is much more to explore on this relaxing tour.

St Andrews, Falkland and the Fishing Villages of Fife

St Andrews is famed for its rich golfing heritage but there is so much more to discover on this fascinating tour.

St Andrews, Fife and Dunfermline Abbey with local pick-up

See the spectacular Forth Bridges, explore ancient Dunfermline Abbey and visit the home of golf - St Andrews.

Stirling Castle, Loch Lomond and Whisky

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Stirling Castle, The Kelpies and Loch Lomond

Admire Stirling Castle, discover the Kelpies, and experience the stunning natural beauty of Loch Lomond.. This is a truly magical Scottish experience!

Taste of Scotland

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The Argyll Explorer

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The Edinburgh Tour

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The Essential Whisky Experience

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The Highlands of Harry Potter Adventure

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The Outlander Trail Small Group Tour

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The Scots and the Irish

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Whisky and Waterfalls

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8 Day London to Edinburgh Adventure

Enjoy eight days of exploration and discovery on this complete tour from London to Edinburgh, revelling in the greatest sights and experiences that England, Scotland and Wales offer. Discover Britain’s history on this comprehensive eight day tour. A combination of the “Heart of England” and “York, the Dales, and Lake District” tours offers you an unforgettable journey through a selection of the most scenic and historic locations in England, Wales, and Scotland.

Explore the ancient Gothic majesty of the historic settlements of the North and the charming intimacy of its valley villages. Relive the scene of fierce conflicts of the past as you wander the Roman divide of Hadrian’s Wall.

Tour Highlights

Stratford-upon-Avon - The birthplace of Shakespeare, home to many Tudor thatched cottages and the gardens of The Bard’s wife
Ironbridge World Heritage Site - One of the birthplaces of the English Industrial Revolution, this world famous bridge and heritage site marks one of the crucial moments in the rise of the British Empire
The mountains of Snowdonia - Inspiring historical figures such as Charles Darwin, these mountains offer a sense of scale and rugged beauty rarely matched in the U.K
Conwy Castle - Set on a river bank near an impressive pair of bridges, this brilliantly preserved 13th century estuary fortress is a visual treat
Peak District National Park - Broadleaved woodlands give way to sheltered deep valleys in this geological wonderland
Anne Hathaway.Chatsworth House - The magnificent grand house of the Devonshire family lies in a stunning estate, famed for its amazing fountains and verdant maze
York and the Dales - The fiercely rugged Yorkshire Dales are on offer to you, a great verdant expanse with the beautiful Gothic-influenced city of York at its centre
Robin Hood’s Bay - This beautifully preserved fishing village offers a stunning contrast between its pretty cottages and rugged cliffside setting
Yorkshire Dales - The fiercely rugged and verdant expanse is a haven for plant species and hosts some of the UK’s most diverse wildlife
Wordsworth’s Cottage - The home of poet William Wordsworth and the place where he produced some of his greatest works, this cottage is full of the great man’s secrets and truths

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Tour Itinerary

Day 1 - stratford-on-avon.

Departing from London, you travel to the birthplace of William Shakespeare, Stratford-on-Avon. Home to the beautiful gardens and thatched Tudor cottage of his wife, Anne Hathaway, you have time to explore the charming village of Stratford.

Enjoy lunch in one of the quaint restaurants before heading to the World Heritage site of Ironbridge, the world’s first ever bridge fully made of iron, set in a distinctive forested gorge on the River Severn. The amazing sights here were developed during the rise of Britain’s Industrial Revolution and there are many attractions within the site for you to learn more about this fascinating period.

Day 2 - Conwy and Snowdonia National Park

Day 3 - Peak District National Park and York

Lying northeast of Shrewsbury are the incredible peaks and valleys of the Peak District National Park. Picturesque villages and unbeatable scenery line your route as you wind through the park’s inimitable landscape.

After a visually spectacular drive, you arrive in the charmingly attractive village of Castleton, nestled in the Vale of Hope. Overlooked by Peveril Castle, this hospitable place offers a chance for a pretty picnic and to enjoy the fine local fare.

In the afternoon, you make your way to the Duke of Devonshire’s famous mansion house and gardens at Chatsworth. Home to the Cavendish family, this renowned building is regularly named the UK’s favourite country house thanks to its fantastically large collection of furniture, priceless paintings, Old Master drawings and neo-classical sculptures.

Travelling east from the estate, you pass through rolling green hills to the historic walled city of York, where you will spend the next three nights.

Day 4 - York

You will leave the London based tour here and be picked up tomorrow by the tour bus from Edinburgh. Your driver/guide will let you know all the details of pickup times for the next day.

Day 5 - North Yorkshire Moors National park and Whitby

From here, you leave York and head to the North Sea coast of Yorkshire, with the first stop being the magnificently expansive North Yorkshire Moors National park.

After relishing the abundance of nature and scenery here, you lunch in Whitby, a bustling fishing port and the inspiration for the fertile imagination of Bram Stoker, author of Dracula. Witness the Royal Hotel where he conjured his blood-curdling tale, then enjoy a little free time before travelling to the conservation village of Robin Hood’s Bay*, a pristine preserved fishing village of winding lanes and narrow alleys.

After relaxing in this unique location, you return to York for the evening.

The minicoach cannot access the main village because of local restrictions.

The coach will drop you at the top of the village and you must walk down (and back up!) a steep hill to reach the old village centre.

Day 6 - Yorkshire Dales National park and Keswick

Continuing west, you pass through the Northern Dales, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the centre of the Dales energetic cattle trade.

The last stop of the day is in the pleasant market town of Keswick, where you will be dropped off at your accommodation, free to explore the charms of the area.

During July/early August this tour may stay in Windermere instead.

Day 7 - Castlerigg, Ullswater and Hawkeshead

After breakfast, you behold the mystery of the Castlerigg standing stones, built over five thousand years ago and the scene of many strange ancient rituals.

Travelling on, you arrive by the shores of Ullswater, known was England’s most beautiful lake. A short walk along the shore and through a forest takes you to the mighty Aira Force waterfall, an excellent place for keen photographers. You head south over the snaking Kirkstone Pass, stopping at Windermere for the choice of relaxing with a hearty lunch whilst gazing across the region’s mountains and lakes or taking a leisurely cruise on the lake.

Leaving this romantic setting, you head to the well maintained conservation village of Hawkeshead and the school where the renowned poet William Wordsworth attended grammar school.

After a little spare time in the village, you navigate through the prim country lanes towards Grasmere, described by Wordsworth as “the loveliest spot that man hath found”. Visit the great man’s Dove Cottage or enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the poet’s Daffodil Garden near the banks of the River Rothy before heading back to Keswick for the night.

Day 8 - Hadrian’s Wall and Jedburgh

You continue to Hadrian’s Wall, the Roman Emperor Hadrian’s fortified construction designed to keep the Scottish tribes out of the Roman Empire. Roam in the footsteps of the Roman Centurions who patrolled this desolate frontier. Follow the ancient Roman Dere Street, and then cross the border into Scotland and head to the local town of Jedburgh and the ruins of Jedburgh Abbey, where you stop for refreshments.

For your last stop, you make your way to the incredible Scott’s View, which looks out over the River Tweed and the Cheviot Hills which roughly form the Scottish-English border.

You then make your way to the great city of Edinburgh.

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Important Information

Discounts for students, seniors over 60, and children between 5 and 15 (unfortunately, we don’t carry children under 5 years old).
Pack your waterproof clothing and walking shoes.
One 15 kilogram bag per person.
Transport in a 16 seat Mercedes mini-coach.
Air conditioning as standard.
The stories and services of a driver-guide.

Departure Information

Departs 09.15 – Stance 3, Greenline Coach Terminal, Bulleid Way, Victoria, London, SW1W 9SH
Returns 20.00 approx – Edinburgh Waterloo Place

Accommodation

We try to reserve accommodation that’s no more than a 20-minute walk from the town centre.
We regularly check our accommodation suppliers to ensure they reach a certain standard.
The prices below are for guidance only.

B&B (Bed and Breakfast) Standard

The toilet and showering facilities are shared with at least one other room in the house, and the price includes breakfast.
The cost is between £30.00 – £35.00 per person per night.
A single standard is between £35.00 – £60.00 per night.

B&B En/suite

The showering and toilet facilities are private, and breakfast is included in the price.
The expected cost for a room, based on two people sharing, will be between £40.00 – £50.00 per person per night.
The expected cost for a single room will be between *£55.00 – £80.00 per night.
Hotels have a bar or restaurant and provide evening meals.
Breakfast is included in the price.
The expected cost of Hotel 3* is between £65.00 – £85.00 per person per night.
Hotel 4* is approximately £75.00 – £120.00 per person per night.
A hostel consists of dormitory rooms with 4 to 16 bunk beds.
The bathroom facilities are a short distance from the dorm room.
Kitchen facilities are equipped so you can make your own meals.
The cost is between £15.00- £25.00 per person per night.
Please note that SYHA hostels only offer same gender dorms.
Some independent hostels will offer mixed rooms (males and females together).

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London attractions, music concerts, sports tickets, festive tours.

There are so many and we cater for everyone so it may be a case of a leisurely out of London trip to Stonehenge or you may want the buzz and excitement of a theatre tour of London – all the glitz and glamour is there. Out of London, we offer all sorts of adventures: Roman Baths, Shakespeare country, the Royal Pavilion, Brighton – you name it. Same with London – we don’t just do the round London tours – we can take you to Kew Gardens or we can take you on an expedition on the roof of the O2 Dome to the platform at the top offering spectacular views.

How to Travel from London to Edinburgh by Train, Bus, Car, and Plane

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Edinburgh is the Scottish capital and sits about 400 miles from its English counterpart in the south. You'll have to traverse nearly all of the United Kingdom from south to north to get there, so flying is the fastest way to complete the journey. However, the train takes almost the same amount of time and also lets passengers enjoy the lush beauty of the landscape that you would otherwise miss. You can also enjoy the scenery for a fraction of the price by taking the bus, although that is a much longer trip. If you have access to a car, driving yourself is the best way to truly experience life in the U.K. outside of the major cities.

What Is the Cheapest Way to Get From London to Edinburgh?

If you don't mind an all-day (or all-night) bus trip, you can book a bus from London to Edinburgh on National Express or Megabus . It's a long journey and involves nearly 11 hours seated on the bus, but when tickets are as cheap as $20, it's hard to turn down. Megabus is about two hours faster than other services, getting you to Edinburgh in roughly nine hours. You can typically choose from four daily buses, two that leaves in the morning and two more that leave at night. The overnight bus is an ideal option so you don't miss out on a full day of your trip while also saving yourself a night of accommodation.

Regardless of the company you choose, you catch the bus in London from Victoria Station, with connections to the Circle, Victoria, and District lines of the Underground. The Edinburgh Bus Station is in the city center next to St. Andrew Square and is easily accessible to most parts of the city by foot.

What Is the Fastest Way to Get From London to Edinburgh?

The method of transport with the least amount of travel time is flying, and you can choose from one of several direct daily flights between London and Edinburgh. The total time in the air is only 1 hour, 20 minutes and flights start as low as $30 for a one-way ticket. The primary airlines that fly this popular route are Easyjet and British Airways, with flights departing from any one of the several London airports—Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, or Stansted.

Heathrow is the largest of the airports and is the one that's best connected to the city center, with an express train from Paddington Station to the terminal. You can also take a train to Gatwick or Luton from the city center, while Stansted is only accessible by bus. Edinburgh Airport is located about 10 miles outside of the city, but you can take a tram or bus to the city center.

Although a plane is ostensibly the fastest way to get to Edinburgh from London, you also have to factor in all of the time it takes to get to and from the airport, check-in for your flight, pass through security, and wait at your gate. All things considered, flying and taking the train take almost the same amount of time.

How Long Is the Train Ride?

The fastest trains get you from London to Edinburgh in only 4 hours, 20 minutes. Considering that trains leave from King's Cross Station in the center of London and bring you directly to central Edinburgh, the total travel time of the train is more or less the same as going by plane. Taking the train also has the added benefits of enjoying the English countryside scenery while you travel as well as being the most environmentally friendly option.

Train tickets start at about $33 when you can find the cheapest "Advance" ticket prices. As those sell out, however, tickets jump up in price dramatically and can cost over $200 for a one-way ticket during peak travel times. Flexibility is key for finding the best deals, so try looking at different times and days to see if prices fluctuate. You should also buy tickets early to find the cheapest seats, as the Advance tickets usually go on sale about eight to 10 weeks before the travel date.

The drive to Edinburgh is about 400 miles and takes seven hours if you drive straight through along the direct route on the M1 highway. Traffic around London and Edinburgh can cause major delays at the beginning and end of your trip, but the bulk of the journey should be easy driving with the scenic countryside. Parking within the city center of Edinburgh is complicated at best. However, there are several Park & Ride structures outside of the city that offer free or inexpensive parking spaces and then shuttle customers into the city. Once you're in Edinburgh, everything is accessible on foot or public transportation and your vehicle won't be necessary.

When Is the Best Time to Travel to Edinburgh?

Being Scotland, Edinburgh is cold and rainy in the winter (as well as much of spring). The summer months are the most comfortable time to enjoy the Scottish capital when the average high hovers around 65 degrees F and there are more days of sunshine than overcast. August not only all but guarantees you good weather, but the Edinburgh Fringe Festival is taking place all throughout the month. It's the largest arts festival in the entire world and it completely inundates the city for four weeks with performances, art shows, music, and entertainment. It's also the busiest time to visit the city, but it's a uniquely Edinburgh experience you won't regret seeing.

Winter may be chilly, but spending the holidays in Edinburgh has its own special magic, especially if you're visiting during the special New Year's celebration of Hogmanay . This three-day event starts on December 30 and goes until January 1 of the new year, and it's a special Scottish tradition that more than makes up for the cold weather.

What's the Most Scenic Route to Edinburgh?

If you have your own vehicle and want to get to Edinburgh quickly, the M1 highway will get you there in about seven hours. But one of the best parts of driving is being able to take your time and explore along the way. If you take the M6 highway along the west side of the country, you'll pass through worthwhile towns such as Oxford, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Liverpool, and Manchester before continuing through the photogenic national parks in northern England. The drive itself is minimally longer than the fastest route, but you'll definitely want to make pitstops along the way to see all the country has to offer.

What Is There to Do in Edinburgh?

Edinburgh offers all types of historical, cultural, and culinary delights, so it's no surprise that this Scottish capital is the second most popular city to visit in the U.K. after London. Edinburgh Castle overlooks the city and gives visitors an educational history lesson along with breathtaking views. Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and still retains the medieval architecture that it was founded with. Nearby is New Town, praised for its urban planning which culminates around the famous Princes Street, popular for shopping, restaurants, and going out.

Trains leave King's Cross Station in London and bring you directly to central Edinburgh in about four hours and 20 minutes.

Train is the best mode of travel as it's easy, convenient, and likely the fastest option (if you count the additional airport time you'd need if flying).

The drive to Edinburgh is about 400 miles and takes seven hours if you drive straight through along the direct route on the M1 highway.

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How to get from London to Edinburgh (Options – train, car, plane or coach)

By: Author Tracy Collins

Posted on Last updated: February 13, 2024

Wondering how to get from London to Edinburgh ? In this guide, we cover 4 of the most popular ways to get to Edinburgh from London including by train, car, plane and coach to help you choose the best option for your travel budget, style and needs.

Edinburgh and London are two of the most popular cities to visit for both overseas visitors and UK residents. It is, therefore, no surprise that visitors want to see the many attractions these UK cities have to offer.

So how to get from London to Edinburgh may be an easy question to answer but it can depend on various considerations and factors, including:

Do you want to travel directly to Edinburgh by the quickest means?
Do you want to stop off on the way there?
How many are there in the travelling group?
Do you have a preferred mode of travel?
The cost of travel
The day and time of travel and time of the year, around seasons and daylight hours.

This quick guide provides an overview of the various travel options with considerations taken of the factors mentioned above. Individual preferences are numerous but can be based on:

Particular travel mode preferences
Places/site attraction sites along the route best suited for visiting with one mode of travel eg castles and the countryside best reached by car.
Mobility restrictions of travel group member(s)
Quantity of luggage to be moved
Budget of the group
Time limitations or preferences

First time in Edinburgh? Read our practical tips to ensure you make the most of your visit

🧭 Fast Facts

London to Edinburgh by Train*

London to Edinburgh by Coach

London to edinburgh by plane, london to edinburgh by car, how will you travel from london to edinburgh, london travel guide & itinerary planner (+ 4 bonus ebooks).

London to Edinburgh Distance

By car – 400 miles or 643 km

By train – 332 miles or 534 km

London to Edinburgh train – how long does it take?

The quickest route is 4h 20

How to get from London to Edinburgh

London to edinburgh by train *.

Listen to episode 26 of the UK Travel Planning podcast where we chat about how to travel by train from London to Edinburgh plus tips to make the most of the journey.

Our preferred mode of travel is to travel by train from London to Edinburgh.

The train journey has many advantages including being able to choose the day/time and route of travel and book train tickets for your preferred class of travel.

You can move around the train easily, it’s more social and there is no better way to see the beautiful English countryside than from the comfort of a modern fast train.

The train arrives directly into the city centre too. Book a hotel in the Old or New Towns of Edinburgh and you won’t have too far to go from Edinburgh Waverley Train Station.

East Coast Mainline (ECML) London King’s Cross Station to Edinburgh Waverley

This is the train line from London King’s Cross train station up the east side of the UK to Edinburgh Waverley Station.

The east coast route offers the fastest and most direct train services to Edinburgh, favoured by many and is the most direct for a stopover for days or just hours in York.

Train Operators – LNER London North Eastern Railways, Lumo and Grand Central
Train Tickets – The best deal option is likely displayed first with the national ticketing online booking options and with individual train operating companies or Open – Access – companies.
Advance Train Tickets – Sold in limited numbers in advance (around 9 to12 weeks from day of travel) and subject to availability. Not all advance tickets are released for general sale at the same time. Date and train specific.
Off-Peak – Available to buy for off-peak travel only (specific to individual companies), buy at any time.
Anytime – Any travel time or day. Buy any time.
Season train ticket – Unlimited travel between 2 stations for a specific length of time.
Click for ticket prices on TheTrainLine.com
NOTE: Individual train companies and Ticket Retailers MAY have there own ticketing structures or terminology.
Various types available can be posted out to the UK only or purchased on arrival at most mainline train stations, including some airports – though not Heathrow Airport .
Digital options can be bought online prior to travel with terms and conditions.
Click for more information about UK Railcards
Britrail Pass – An excellent alternative for overseas travellers visiting the UK intending to travel around frequently using trains. Good option choices for area-specific passes and families. Has continuous or flexible durations available. Click here for more information about the BritRail Pass.
Global Eurail – Similar to the Britrail and also has continuous or flexible duration options. Click here for more information about the Global Eurail Pass. www. Global Eurail.com

West Coast Main Line (WCML)

This is the train line from London Euston station up the west side of the UK and then across to Edinburgh Waverley Station.

These are fast trains but not the quickest or the most direct train services to Edinburgh. but it is an alternative route.

Train Operators – Avanti West Coast.

Tickets/Railcards and Passes – As above for the ECML.

Caledonian Sleeper – Night train service

Wondering how to get from london to edinburgh? The Caledonian sleeper shown in this image is a popular option.

This is a luxury overnight sleeper train service that departs from London Euston station for ‘Highland’ and ‘Lowland’ destinations on Sunday to Friday nights (not Saturdays) travelling initially along the West Coast Main Line train route.

The Lowlander service operates between London Euston and the stations of Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley.

This is not intended to be the fastest option but it is a fantastic time-saving option to travel overnight with the opportunity for a lovely meal and hotel-quality accommodation.

Click to purchase tickets on the Caledonian Sleeper

Read more about the Caledonian Sleeper or listen to our podcast episode all about travelling on the Caledonian Sleeper

Cross-Country (via Birmingham New Street or Derby)

This is the train line from Birmingham New Street train station travelling up through the middle of the UK to Edinburgh. This joins the ECML at York.

Alternative routes to Birmingham are via the WCML (and then the Birmingham line) or the Chiltern train line from London Marylebone to Birmingham Moor Street train station. A short walk, well signposted, then to Birmingham New Street.

Another alternative is to head to Derby on the Midland Mainline (also known as the East Midlands Route) and then join a train and travel on the Cross Country Line via York Station to Edinburgh.

These are not the fastest train routes and this definitely is not the quickest or the most direct train services to Edinburgh. This is popular option for visitors who wish to enjoy a trip through the industrial heartland of England including towns and countryside along the way.

Train Operators – Cross Country/ East Midlands Trains

UK Train Travel Guide

The buses or coaches that journey between the two cities generally depart from London Victoria Coach station for National Express and Megabus, arriving at Edinburgh Bus Station on Elder street (near St Andrews Square). National Express has around 4 daily services and Mega-bus around 4 connecting services.

These are generally the cheapest form of travel, they also take around 9 ½ hours, depending on roads/weather etc. The amount of luggage taken can be restrictive. You can break your journey up with this option.

Click here for ticket prices for National Express Coaches via TheTrainLine.com or Omio for ticket prices for Megabus.

Whilst this may seem at first glance an ideal way to move between London and Edinburgh it has several logistical issues to be considered.

While it is the fastest direct line of travel (around 332 air miles once in the air) with a flight time of around 1 hour 20 minutes it is important to factor in the travel time to and from the airports.

The cost of the flight itself may seem reasonable but add checked baggage and costs rise. These are smaller aeroplanes used for domestic flights and weight/space is of a premium. If you have carry on only this may make flying a more cost-effective option.

One obvious disadvantage of flying is missing out on enjoying the scenery of the English countryside as you travel.

There are several London airports with flights to Edinburgh including London Heathrow, London City Airport, London Gatwick Airport

Several operators fly between London airports, including British Airways, Easyjet, KLM, American Airlines as examples.

For flights check Omio for prices and schedules.

This is, of course, an option but firstly driving in London is not advised. The traffic congestion is immense and the time to even get out of London can be lengthy.

Options for car hire from the principal airports can be considered if this is a preference particularly if you wish to visit destinations along the way to Scotland.

The most direct road route is about 400 miles and can take around 7 to 8 hours depending on the day/time of setting out.

Car hire gives flexibility to a travel itinerary but can be demanding on time and budget (consider car hire costs plus insurance and the high cost of petrol).

Visitors not familiar with driving on the left may find it stressful. We recommend Tripiamo – an online resource which through its online guides prepares North Americans to drive in the UK. You can listen to our podcast where we chat with founder John Cortese about Tripiamo .

Good to know – Most availability for UK car hire is for manual transmission cars and not automatics. An automatic will cost more and must be booked in advance.

Read – Guide to renting a car (and driving) in the UK

So there you have it – the various options to travel from London to Edinburgh (or of course how to get from Edinburgh to London if you are travelling the opposite way!)

For information about what to see and do in Edinburgh, these articles are what you need to read:

Things to do and see in Edinburgh (Itinerary suggestions)
Where to stay in Edinburgh
Best day trips from Edinburgh

We highly recommend stopping off along the way if you are travelling by train (and of course by car) and York would be our number one choice (followed by Durham ) Read more about visiting York:

Visiting York Podcast
Where to stay in York
Things to do and see in York

Train operators highlighted are the principal train operators on these train routes as of Feb 2024. Other operators are available but do not necessarily cover the entire train route between London and Edinburgh.

London Travel Guide and itinerary planner.

Taylor Swift Eras tour: Wembley setlist and everything you need to know

W ell, so long, London. After 43 sold-out performances across Europe – including UK dates in Edinburgh, Liverpool, Cardiff and the capital – Taylor Swift’s colossal, record-breaking Eras tour will return to Wembley Stadium tonight for a final five-night run.

What time do gates open?

Secret songs

How long is the concert?

The London dates come immediately after the singer’s three dates in Vienna, Austria were cancelled last week after intelligence services foiled an ISIS terrorist plot. Wembley has reportedly ramped up security for Swift’s London gigs, with policing minister Diana Johnson saying police will “be looking at all the intelligence” related to the shows.

The city itself is putting its sparkliest foot forward to welcome fans from around the world for the Eras tour. Pop-up events taking place over the next week range from a free ‘Taylor on Strings’ classical concert to a themed Swiftie brunch at Piccadilly restaurant Gaucho, friendship-bracelet adorned pastries at popular eatery Buns from Home and free-to-see art and murals near Wembley Park. Fans in town should also check out the V&A’s excellent Songbook Trail , which is free to enter and features many of Swift’s costumes and props.

Of course, for those fans lucky enough to be going to Wembley – as any Swiftie knows, it was an almost-impossible task to get tickets, with millions wanting to see what my colleague, Neil McCormick , called a “six star” concert that is more akin to a religious ritual – buying tickets was only half of the battle. You (or your household’s resident Swiftie) may have planned an outfit and made the friendship bracelets, but are you ready for a three-hour extravaganza packed with secret clues and rituals?

Eras tour UK dates

Swift is playing five more dates in the UK and Ireland:

August 15-20: London, Wembley Stadium

Here’s your one-stop shop for everything you need to know about the UK and Ireland leg of the Eras tour – past, present and future – from timings, support acts and the 46-strong setlist to potential secret songs and special guests.

Fans with early entry should be able to enter Wembley from 3.30pm, with general ticket holders permitted from 4pm.

Swift’s main performance will begin around 7pm (with the primary support act, Paramore, taking to the stage around 6.15pm, and the earlier opener expected around 5pm).

Which songs are on the setlist?

In order, the full setlist is as follows:

From Lover:

Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince
Cruel Summer
You Need to Calm Down

From Fearless:

You Belong With Me
We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
I Knew You Were Trouble
All Too Well (10 minute version)

From Speak Now:

From Reputation:

…Ready For It?
Don’t Blame Me
Look What You Made Me Do

From Folklore/Evermore:

Champagne Problems
Illicit Affairs
My Tears Ricochet
Blank Space
Shake It Off
Wildest Dreams

From The Tortured Poets Department:

But Daddy I Love Him
So High School
Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?
The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived
I Can Do It With A Broken Heart

Surprise song section (see below)

From Midnights:

Lavender Haze
Midnight Rain
Vigilante Shit

The majority of the Eras setlist hasn’t changed since Swift kicked off the tour in Arizona last March – it still opens with Lover and ends with Midnights, spanning 46 songs and 10 albums (her poor Debut still doesn’t get a look in). But the arrival of The Tortured Poets Department back in April resulted in a predictable switch-up, with certain songs taken off the setlist (The Archer, Long Live, The 1, The Last Great American Dynasty, ’Tis the Damn Season and Tolerate It) to make room for seven from the new album.

Fans disappointed at the changes can always hold out hope that one will appear as a secret song during the acoustic set – which immediately follows The Tortured Poets Department’s section.

The secret songs played so far – and what could be next

The secret song (or acoustic) section of the show is easily the most anticipated by fans. Every night is different – although Swift has abandoned her rule from the US leg that secret songs can only be played once, unless a mistake was made – with Swift having 11 albums of material to choose from.

Swift has swapped performing two full secret songs for ‘mashups’ including, usually, two or three tracks. Here is the full list of secret songs from each UK show so far, and which could be next.

Edinburgh night one:

Would’ve Could’ve, Should’ve/I Know Places
‘Tis the Damn Season/Daylight

Edinburgh night two:

The Bolter/Getaway Car
All of the Girls You’ve Loved Before/Crazier

Edinburgh night three:

It’s Nice to Have a Friend/Dorothea
Haunted/Exile

Liverpool night one:

I Can See You/Mine
Cornelia Street/Maroon

Liverpool night two:

This Is What You Came For/Gold Rush
The Great War/You’re Losing Me

Liverpool night three:

Carolina/No Body, No Crime
The Manuscript/Red

Cardiff:

I Forgot That You Existed/This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things
I Hate It Here/The Lakes

London night one:

Hits Different/Death By A Thousand Cuts
The Black Dog/Come Back Be Here/Maroon

London night two:

thanK you aIMee/Mean
Castles Crumbling (with Hayley Williams)

London night three:

Us (with Gracie Abrams)
Out of the Woods/Is It Over Now?/Clean

Dublin night one:

State of Grace/You’re on Your Own Kid
Sweet Nothing/Hoax

Dublin night two:

The Albatross/Dancing With Our Hands Tied
This Love/Ours

Dublin night three:

Clara Bow/The Lucky One
You’re On Your Own Kid

Our predictions:

British fans will be delighted that London Boy and So Long, London live to see another day as potential surprise songs; surely, the first will be turned into a shorter mash-up (I can’t see her playing it in full, what with it being a love letter to her ex boyfriend - awkward) and the latter played on the final night at Wembley on August 20. There’s a few collaborations with British artists that haven’t been played yet, either: I Don’t Wanna Live Forever (featuring One Direction’s Zayn Malik), Everything Has Changed (Ed Sheeran) or Florida!!! (Florence Welch), so they’re looking likely.

Taylor Swift’s set lasts for three hours and 15 minutes: up there with career-spanning performances from Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney and The Cure.

The main show begins with the appearance of a ticking clock on stage, which counts down from a total of two minutes while songs from Lady Gaga (Applause) and Lesley Gore (You Don’t Own Me) play in the background.

Once the countdown reaches zero, dancers brandishing ginormous, pastel-hued flags walk out on stage to a backing track listing her various albums (the crowd’s biggest scream being reserved for when it says “My name is Taylor, and I was born in 1989!”). Then, the fabric flags fall to the floor, lifts and reveals Swift beneath, in the centre, ready to be hoisted up on a rising stage block to sing a short version of opener Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince (from Lover) before going straight into her biggest streaming hit, Cruel Summer.

Swift takes no substantial breaks during the three-hour plus set – aside from various outfit or stage changes in between Eras – but there are fleeting moments you can rest, including after the Speak Now section (which is a mere single song, Enchanted) which has a slightly longer interval before Swift begins to perform songs from Red. Don’t forget, either, to put on the special wristband you’re handed on entry – it flashes different colours throughout the set and can often signal surprise songs or special moments.

Prepare your friendship bracelets

Whether you’re a bona fide Swiftie or the parent or guardian of one, I guarantee you will have heard of friendship bracelets. Inspired by a lyric from Midnights’ You’re On Your Own, Kid (“So make the friendship bracelets / Take the moment and taste it”), Swift’s fans wear armfuls of homemade, largely plastic bracelets featuring beads that spell out song names or inside jokes.

Then, once at the show, the fans “trade” bracelets with each other to make new friends. The internet is full of tutorials on how to make them, but if your show is drawing closer and you’re yet to make any, Amazon Prime is your best bet.

What to pack?

Despite what Gen Zs on TikTok may suggest, the Eras tour is just a concert. Thus, it doesn’t necessitate buying fancy new cameras, iPhones, earplugs or battery packs – but you would be wise to pack a jumper (it gets cold – and the ones for sale on the official merchandise will set you back around £60); those friendship bracelets, as well, of course, as your ticket.

What to wear?

Sequins, glitter, cowboy hats – anything goes, as long as you go for it. Find the link to our all-ages guide on what to wear to Swift’s Era’s tour below.

What to wear to the Eras tour

Learn the fan lyrics

If you’re lucky enough to have tickets to the Eras tour, learning 11 albums worth of songs – plus the Vault tracks from her ‘Taylor’s Version’ rerecords – might seem like an impossible task. Unluckily, it’s not just Swift’s 274 official singles (46 of which make up the setlist) that you need to know, because the crowd adds special lines to multiple songs.

During Delicate, from Reputation, fans yell the chant “One, two, three, let’s go b—h!” after she sings “We can’t make any promises, now can we, babe?” Chart-topping revenge anthem Bad Blood, meanwhile, taken from 2014’s 1989, sees fans screech the end of the line “You forgive / You forget / But you never let it go”. Swift’s knowing winks during the songs indicate she knows exactly what the crowd is gearing up for.

Who are the support acts?

US pop-rock band Paramore are the primary support act for all UK Eras shows, and typically begin their 45-minute set at 6.15pm. There are extra support acts for the final five shows at Wembley Stadium: Sofia Isella (15 August), Holly Humberstone (16 August), Suki Waterhouse (17 August), Maisie Peters (19 August) and Raye (20 August).

A guide to the Eras support acts

Standout moments so far – concert by concert

The Eras tour is a tightly-run ship revolving around immaculate choreography, a watertight setlist and a performer renowned for her professionalism, but that doesn’t mean every single night is the same. The weather can be temperamental, Swift could bring out a special guest, or you might just spot your favourite A-lister lurking within the crowd (or, more likely, the coveted VIP tent in front of the sound desk). And of course, there’s the secret song section, for which we’ve dedicated a separate section above this one.

Edinburgh: Night One

Fans present at the opening show in Edinburgh were quick to record the moment Swift had to take a break from performing Would’ve, Could’ve, Should’ve on acoustic guitar – as part of the secret songs set – because of a pesky hand-cramp. As Swift put it: “My hand has frozen in a weird way. This has never happened before!”

Videos of her shivering on stage suggest the reliably-volatile Scottish weather was to blame. Another highlight came courtesy of her backing dancer Kam, recently in the news for his decision to buy a kilt (after worrying it was cultural appropriation), who contributes a city-specific line to We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together – Edinburgh’s first one being “Ya wee raj”. Think of it as Taylor does Trainspotting.

Edinburgh: Night Two

Proving that the secret song section is truly what gets the crowd (and internet) talking, Swift’s decision to perform Crazier, a track taken from 2009’s Hannah Montana: The Movie – that she has never played live before – had Swifties around the globe hyperventilating, not least because its inclusion suggested it will appear on the rerecording of her debut album.

Elsewhere, fans of Amazon Prime Video’s hit Outlander would have been wise to peer towards the VIP tent, where the show’s cast – including Sam Heughan – were busy dancing the night away.

Edinburgh: Night Three

Scottish singer Nina Nesbitt, who watched the third show from the VIP tent, shared a moving message on Instagram about her long-term love for Swift. The 29-year-old, who hails from West Lothian, wrote: “It was so special to hear the songs that made me want to pick up a guitar back in the place I’m from”.

Swift’s influence was also keenly felt during her surprise performance of Exile, in which the crowd – all 73,000 of them – dutifully sang Bon Iver’s parts of the song; you can see her joy in videos from the performance in which she’s grinning, in disbelief, that this many people know her music this inside-out.

Liverpool: Night One

You’ll be surprised to learn that Liverpool’s biggest Swiftie is not, in fact, a random teenage girl singing along to Fearless in her bedroom. Jurgen Klopp, the former Reds manager, who has spoken of his love for Swift’s music before, showed up on the first night at Anfield (wearing pink heart-shaped sunglasses, no less) to show his support. Elsewhere, Swift performed I Can See You, a Vault track from Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), as the first secret song - fitting given it was filmed in the city last year. No appearance from Sir Paul McCartney - also an avid Swiftie - but there’s two nights left…

Swift used her 100th Eras Tour show to confirm that the tour will end this year, ending speculation that more dates would be added. “The celebration of the 100th show for me means this is the very first time I’ve acknowledged to myself and admitted that this tour is going to end in December. Like, that’s it,” she told the rain-sodden crowd at Anfield. “I think that this tour has really become my entire life,” she said during her intro to All Too Wel. “It’s taken over everything. I think I once had hobbies, but I don’t know what they were anymore.

“All I do when I’m not on stage is sit at home and try to think of clever acoustic song mash-ups and think about what you might want to hear.”

Liverpool: Night Two

Stood just a few heads back from where Swift was seated for the surprise songs set, nothing could have prepared me for the first track: This Is What You Came For, the 2016 hit originally performed by Calvin Harris and Rihanna – that Swift wrote. It will surely be on Reputation (Taylor’s Version); Harris, Swift’s superstar DJ ex-boyfriend, clearly couldn’t be bothered to deal with the social media attention, because he deleted his account on X after this performance. I’ve seen Swift on multiple tours, in wildly different stages of her career, but seeing her on Eras – so confident and self-assured – is a privilege.

British rising star Griff, who will open for Swift on the second night at Wembley, was also present - warning that “if I don’t have a voice next week at Wembley it’s because I lost it at Eras a week early.”

Liverpool: Night Three

A highlight of the Red set is always We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, when Swift’s dancer Kem tries out his best local slang. The third night in Scouseland saw him listen to the TikTok advice and yell “Jog on lad,” much to the delight of the crowd. The Red trend continued through to the surprise songs, when Swift performed the title track from that album – an ode to love, but for one night only, Liverpool FC. Or, of course, the Kansas City Chiefs.

A special mention goes to the Swifties who dedicated a selection of friendship bracelets to victims of the Hillsborough disaster.

Swift had obviously been doing her homework before heading to the Welsh capital’s Principality Stadium, as she uttered a number of Welsh phrases throughout the gig, from “Shwmae Cardiff” (Hello Cardiff) to “Croeso I daith Eras” (Welcome to the Eras tour) and “Un, dau, tri, pedwar” (1, 2, 3, 4). Fan favourite dancer Kam, meanwhile, went for “ych a fi!” (gross) during We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together. As the only indoor/closed-roof concert of the UK leg of Eras, meanwhile, some fans in Cardiff were left disappointed there was no firework display during Karma, the closing song.

London: Night One

The first night in the capital was always going to be starry, and Wembley certainly didn’t disappoint. Swift’s boyfriend, the NFL star Travis Kelce, showed up with his brother Jason, along with supermodel Cara Delevingne, fashion designer Stella McCartney, actresses Rosamund Pike, Salma Hayek and Nicola Coughlan and even Labour leader Keir Starmer (with his wife, Victoria). Meanwhile, the Prince of Wales opted to celebrate his 42nd birthday at the show , watching from a private box with his children.

As always, the surprise songs segment proved a winner, as Swift launched into The Black Dog, for the first time ever, which was inspired by her past visits to an unassuming boozer in Vauxhall. Swift has always had a special relationship with London, having lived here for a time when she was dating British actor Joe Alwyn, meaning her first night at Wembley (she has played at the stadium before, as part of 2018’s Reputation tour) was always going to be special. Little wonder she called it “the most exhilarating city in the world”! She even got the weather to bend to her every whim, with the day’s rare sun giving way to rain during Midnight Rain.

London: Night Two

The second night at Wembley took a look at Friday’s guestlist and said oh no, you’re not getting away with that. Two future Kings and a (potential) future Prime Minister had nothing on the second night’s VIP guests: Tom Cruise, Greta Gerwig, Liam Hemsworth, Rachel Zegler, Jamie Dornan, Hugh Grant (eating a bag of carrots in the VIP tent, no less), Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Emily Maitlis, Beth Mead and, again, Swift’s boyfriend Travis Kelce (seemingly with his full family in tow).

The show turned into a “who’s who” of Hollywood, but it was the appearance of Swift’s beloved mother, Andrea - who got choked up by a hero’s welcome from fans - that touched the heartstrings. Eighteen years of guiding her daughter later, and she’s the biggest popstar in the world, her tickets a hotter commodity than gas or oil (*kind of).

Also, the secret song choices made this path even more poignant: first up was thanK you aIMee (the capitalised letters spell out Kim, widely thought to be a reference to former nemesis Kim Kardashian) crossed with Mean, Swift’s Grammy-winning country single about classmate jibes and irrelevant haters from Speak Now, where she swapped the lyrics to “Someday I’ll be singing this song at Wembley”. Then came a long-awaited duet with Paramore’s Hayley Williams for Castles Crumbling, also from Speak Now, a sparkling showcase for both women’s talents - and mutual respect and adoration.

London: Night Three

Travis Kelce appearing on stage as one of Swift’s backing performers for I Can Do It With A Broken Heart! The Sir Paul McCartney trading friendship bracelets from the VIP tent, where he was hanging out with daughter Stella! Swift bringing close friend Gracie Abrams out to sing Us, their collaboration from Abrams’s new album . Once again, it was the VIP guests who got the crowd talking: Macca at the top, closely followed by Jon Bon Jovi, Ellie Goulding, Sophie Turner, Cate Blanchett, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Andrew Scott and Piers Morgan.

Swift also made a few pointed comments about the pitfalls of playing live (during the 10 minute-long All Too Well, she stopped for a few seconds, saying “I swallowed a bug, can you sing?”), and the talents of her extensive live band, seemingly in response to disparaging comments made by Dave Grohl in London the day before. At a Foo Fighters gig at the London Stadium, Grohl warned the crowd “Be nice! You don’t want the Swifties after you” before suggesting Swift doesn’t sing live at her live shows.

Dublin: Night One

Swift was welcomed to Dublin with a bunch of flowers from her old friends – and “Irish fan club” – U2. “Already feeling that Irish hospitality!!” she posted on Instagram. She paid tribute to the “folklore” of Ireland and there were Irish references sprinkled throughout the evening, from a “haon, dó, trí, ceathair” countdown in I Can Do It With a Broken Heart to costume changes in the colours of the Irish flag. Paramore singer Hayley Williams also wore a Cranberries t-shirt for her support set.

Dublin: Night Two

Graham Norton showed up at the second Dublin date, with the presenter writing on Instagram that the show was “off the scale fabulous” and calling Swift a “class act in every way”. We wonder if he’s gunning for another appearance from Swift on his famous red sofa back in London; after all, she’s featured many times over the years. In August, ahead of the final Wembley shows, perhaps?

Dublin: Night Three

With Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks (who is currently on her own tour) watching on, Swift performed Clara Bow from The Tortured Poets Department for the first time. Introducing the song, which includes the lyric “You look like Stevie Nicks”, Swift said: “The reason I want to play this tonight is because a friend of mine is here who is watching the show and who has really been one of the reasons why I or any female artist gets to do what we get to do. She’s paved the way for us. And she’s mentored so many artists. I can’t tell you how rare that is. She’s a hero of mine and also someone that I can tell her any secret and she would never tell anybody. She’s really helped me through so much over the years.” Then, Swift sang You’re On Your Own Kid in full, a song Nicks previously said helped her to process the death of her bandmate, Christine McVie. Nicks was seen wiping away tears from the VIP tent during the performance. Hollywood actress Julia Roberts was also in attendance.

Potential special guests

Swift has brought a number of famous guests on stage to sing with her throughout the Eras tour – typically artists with feature credits on her songs. The National’s Aaron Dessner, who produced much of her lockdown albums Folklore and Evermore, appeared in Santa Clara, California, to perform melodic break-up ballad Right Where You Left Me. The National are in Europe throughout the summer for festivals, so he could make a surprise appearance again.

Then there’s sister-indie trio HAIM, who are personal close friends with Swift and featured on No Body, No Crime. Pictures of them out for a meal in London with Swift (and other famous faces, including Kate Moss, Lena Dunham and Andrew Scott) suggest they could make an appearance.

Other potential secret guests range from Lana Del Rey (who sang on Snow on the Beach, and is in the UK in August for Reading and Leeds festivals), Ed Sheeran (Everything Has Changed), Jack Antonoff (Getaway Car and more) and Zayn Malik (I Don’t Wanna Live Forever). All are probable, since Swift already brought out Paramore’s Hayley Williams for their collaboration, Castles Crumbling, and Gracie Abrams (for Us).

The secrets to look out for – and what they all mean

Ask any Taylor Swift fan what the secret to her colossal success is, and you might be surprised by their answer. Her emotionally vulnerable lyrics and 11 chart-topping studio albums come into play, of course, but it’s her Easter eggs – the secret clues she hides in her songs – that have established her as an unprecedented force in the music industry. And she’s done the same with the Eras concert, filling it with clues, tips and tricks hidden behind certain stages, lyrics or costumes that throw light on her life, her passions and her songs. Here we interpret it all for you.

The show opens with Lover – to mark Taylor’s creative rebirth …

Released in 2019, Swift’s seventh studio album was meant to get the full bells and whistles treatment: chart-topping singles (Me!, You Need to Calm Down, Lover and The Man) and a sold-out tour (“Lover Fest” was supposed to be a worldwide phenomenon, that included a show at London’s BST Hyde Park). Lover was also intended to mark a creative rebirth for Swift, whose popularity had waned following public spats with Kanye West and Kim Kardashian (that resulted in 2017’s Reputation).

Instead, Covid arrived, the tour was cancelled, and some of the singles flopped (although the album did feature Cruel Summer, surprisingly now her biggest, most-streamed hit). Swift had multiple reasons to open the Eras tour with the Lover section, and track Miss Americana and the Heartbreak Prince. The album was her first record to be entirely hers – following her legal battle with former record label Big Red Machine, that has seen her rerecord much of her back catalogue – and it never got its glory days because of the pandemic, so she seems to be picking up where she left off.

Some fans have even construed the choice to be aimed at former boyfriend Joe Alwyn, who she reportedly broke up with in March 2023 (the same month the Eras tour kicked off in the US), with Swift the all-American golden girl and he, the brooding British actor, the prince who wound up breaking her heart.

… Then the house burns down

For much of the Lover section, Swift performs on stage in front of a huge glass house with rooms nodding at previous music videos or Eras. As the titular track ends and she prepares to move into the Fearless era, the house bursts into fake flames and looks like it is burning down on stage. Could it symbolise the breakdown of her relationship with Alwyn, an end to her romantic side, or a potential hiatus post-Eras tour?

The Fearless dance

Nostalgia forms the heart of the Eras tour. Over two decades, Swift has released 11 studio albums packed with hits – from Love Story to We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together – and made billions of dollars from her music. The tour itself is a celebration of this (as Swift announces at the beginning: “We are about to go on a little adventure together”), as well as her old and new fans. The second part of the show is dedicated to 2008’s country gem Fearless – which won her first Grammy for Album of the Year – and features multiple nods to her younger years and earlier performances, including the jump and spin dance and heart sign she makes with her hands during the title song.

The meaningful outfits

Colours are important in Taylor Swift’s World, because each album is colour-coded (gold for Fearless, purple for Speak Now, black for Reputation, etc). Those signifiers form the heart of many fans’ chosen outfits for the tour, but also Swift’s own style choices on stage. When she announced 1989 (Taylor’s Version) in Los Angeles on August 9, she swapped her usual outfits for blue variants (1989’s colour) throughout the show. The show’s newest Era, dedicated to 11th album The Tortured Poets Department, sees her wear a toned-down spin on a circus ringmaster outfit for I Can Do It With a Broken Heart (a knowing nod to her 2012 MTV Europe Music Awards outfit) – a song about powering through heartbreak to dazzle fans and critics – while the logo on the t-shirt she wears during 22 (from Red) changes depending on the show.

One particular outfit to keep an eye on is the black and red, snake-emblazoned sequin catsuit she wears during the Reputation era – because it’s the only outfit that hasn’t changed since the beginning of the tour.

I Can Do It With a Broken Heart – and the Reputation glass boxes

ICDIWABH, mentioned above, is a defiant, gloriously poppy middle finger-up to anyone who thought Swift would buckle under the pressure of heartbreak and fame. “They said, “Babe, you gotta fake it ‘til you make it” and I did,” she sings. “Lights, camera, bitch smile, even when you wanna die”. The staging itself involves a motionless Swift, lying on the ground after performing The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived, being picked up by two grinning circus masters, who strip her dress and replace it with the ringmaster outfit. After flopping and falling around like a ragdoll, Swift suddenly jerks to life and bursts into song – a true professional, at whatever personal cost.

During the Reputation section, meanwhile, and in particular Look What You Made Me Do, Swift performs in front of a collection of glass boxes containing dancers dressed in similar costumes to ones worn throughout her career. The song itself, which was originally aimed at West and Kardashian, is Swift’s way of standing up for herself in front of an industry who expected her to be the meek, good-girl country star, instead of a powerful woman. Taken together, the imagery of both songs (ICDIWABH and LWYMMD) supports this – Swift seeing herself as someone who hasn’t been allowed to grow up, whose entire adolescence (and now, adulthood) was catered to pleasing the public.

Taken from her fourth studio album, 2012’s Red, 22 marked a musical switch for Swift from country to pure pop. During her performance of the song at the Eras tour, she storms down the long stage with her crew of backing dancers to reach one lucky fan at the other end, who is handed the black (personally signed) trilby she wears during the performance (and wore in the original video).

Fans looking to secure the hat would be best to direct their attention to the Taylor Nation social media accounts – allegedly run by a combination of 13 Management, her mother Andrea and father Scott – who personally choose the recipient. One such lucky fan was the late basketball player’s Kobe Bryant’s young daughter, Bianka, who was handed the hat (and embraced) by Swift in Los Angeles.

The Folklore house

Between the pop-tastic anthems of Red and 1989, Swift brings down the tempo for the Folklore section (twinned with Evermore on the European leg). The album, which she wrote and released during the pandemic, was a critical darling; co-written with and produced by The National’s Aaron Dessner, it marked a switch from pop to a more indie, mature sound. During the set, she performs songs from Folklore and Evermore from atop a grassy woodland cabin (inspired by her 2021 Grammy performance) that is also home to the moss-covered piano where she sits and performs Champagne Problems.

So High School’s ode to Travis Kelce

When Swift began the Eras tour, she was newly single and heartbroken, tearing up on stage while performing for songs she had written in honour of former beau Joe Alwyn. Since then, she’s released The Tortured Poets Department, another break-up album widely interpreted to be about Matty Healy, the 1975 frontman who she dated afterwards.

But her current boyfriend, the NFL star Travis Kelce, has no reason to fear, because he gets his love story during So High School. Swift only sings part of the song, which is about her falling head over heels for this teenage-kind of love (and includes the line “You know how to ball / I know Aristotle”), but the accompanying dance is the clearest nod to Kelce. She and her backing dancers sit atop makeshift bleachers and “swag surf” – a waving motion typically used at US sporting events, that she was seen doing during a Kansas City Chiefs game earlier this year.

The Bejeweled TikTok dance

It’s easy to attribute the unprecedented success of the Eras tour to the rise of TikTok. The day after the tour began in Arizona in March 2023, I had seen it in its entirety – from my bedroom in London – thanks to people live-streaming from the concert, or uploading multiple videos. Since then, of course, there has been the blockbuster concert film, but the video sharing platform offered the first opportunity for international fans (or those who couldn’t afford tickets) to see the show.

TikTok even provided Swift with a free choreographer. New Jersey-based creator Mikael Arellano went viral in 2022 with his dance to Bejeweled, the ninth track from Midnights, where he shimmies and shakes his hands and body to the chorus. It racked up billions of views and sure enough, when the Eras tour opened, Swift and her dancers did the same dance. As a way of saying thank you, Arellano was even called up to accept the much-fêted 22 hat in May 2023.

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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Tolga Akmen/Lnp/REX/Shutterstock (5691972f) Commuters wait for a Piccadilly line train at King's Cross Underground station London Underground Tube, Britain - 23 May 2016 The long-awaited 24-hour weekend service is officially announced to begin on 19 August 2016 on the Central and Victoria lines, with the Piccadilly, Jubilee and Northern to follow in the autumn.

Passengers in central London are faced with major delays after disruption on the Piccadilly line on the Underground .

Piccadilly line has severe delays between Acton Town and Uxbridge, and minor delays between Acton Town and Heathrow Terminals, the latest TfL status update shows.

This is due to an earlier faulty train at Russel Square.

Elsewhere, the District line remains suspended between High Street Kensington and Edgware Road since yesterday, while Jubilee, Metropolitan and Victoria lines and the Overground had minor delays.

London transport networks will be busy over the coming days as Taylor Swift fans head to the megastar’s Eras tour concerts at Wembley Stadium.

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London Underground update

The Piccadilly line was hit by severe delays this evening after a broken down train in central London.

This has now been downgraded to minor delays between Acton Town and Uxbridge due to the earlier faulty train at Russel Square.

Trains between Acton Town and Heathrow Terminals were affected, but this has been cleared.

Here is what travel looks like on the rest of the TfL network.

Central line – Minor delays between Leytonstone and Hainault due to train cancellations
District – No service between High Street Kensington and Edgware Road due to a points failure at High Street Kensington since yesterday
Jubilee line – Minor delays due to train cancellations
London Overground – Minor delays between Stratford and Richmond / Clapham Junction due to an earlier overhead wire problems at Camden Road
Victoria line – Minor delays due to an earlier customer incident

More disruption on the District line

The Underground District line has been hit by further disruption today.

There is no service between Upminster and Upminster Bridge westbound only due to a fire alert at Upminster.

Elsewhere on the District line, a points failure in Kensington means there has been no service between High Street Kensington and Edgware Road since yesterday.

Update after King’s Cross evacuation

The fire service has confirmed that the station did not have a fire incident.

A London Fire Brigade spokesperson told Metro.co.uk: ‘We were called at 1542 today (15 August) to a report that the fire alarm had been activated at Kings Cross Underground Station.

‘Firefighters attended and following investigation, established there was no fire. Three fire engines attended the scene.’

Fire engine seen outside of St Pancras station

Witnesses at the scene have published footage from the scene of St Pancras station where a fire engine is seen waiting outside of the station.

Other commuters have posted pictures of people rushing out of the station.

The station evacuation comes as Taylor Swift fans descend on the capital ahead of her three shows in London this weekend.

Fans have been posting messages on X warning each other of the incident.

London’s King’s Cross Station evacuated due to fire alert

King’s Cross St Pancras station in London has been evacuated due to a a fire alert.

Limited details have been given so far but London’s transport network Transport for London has posted on X that people are being urged to leave the station immediately due to the alert.

In a post on X, TfL Access said: ‘King’s Cross St. Pancras station – This is Closed due to a fire alert.’

â King’s Cross St. Pancras station – This is Closed due to a fire alert â¡ To re-plan journey: https://t.co/UoeJflrJdy — TfL Access (@TfLAccess) August 15, 2024

Disruption on the London Overground

Passengers have been warned of delays and cancellations on the London Overground after a problem with the overhead wires.

There is no service between South Acton and Richmond, and the rest of the line has severe delays, the latest TfL status update shows.

Trains could be cancelled or delayed by up to 30 minutes, and disruption is expected until 4.30pm, National Rail says.

Thousands of fare dodging fines to be cancelled

More than 74,000 passengers who were fined and prosecuted for fare dodging are set to get a refund.

It comes after four train companies used a controversial single justice procedure (SJP) to privately prosecute fare dodgers – despite not being allowed to use it.

Now the operators – including Northern Rail and Greater Anglia – could face paying out millions of pounds to those who received a notice in the mail saying they have been fined and prosecuted and were given the option to plead guilty or not guilty.

But Judge Paul Goldspring, the Chief Magistrate at Westminster Magistrates Court, said in June the convictions were ‘probably unlawful.’

Even the lawyers for rail companies told a hearing last month they were ‘in agreement’ that the prosecutions should be thrown out.

Judge Goldspring said today today that six test cases should be declared ‘void,’ adding that thousands of other cases would be dealt with in the same way over the coming monts.

While the two other train companies have not yet been publicly named, the judge said the courts service, the Department for Transport and the train operators would start work to identify the affected passengers.

He also said that ‘a team will be put in place to begin the work of recovering the money paid and refund the money to individuals’ by November.

‘There are discussions ongoing with all the parties about how that may be paid,’ he added.

Neither the amount of money to be refunded nor the number of people affected has been confirmed, but Judge Goldspring said ‘over 74,000’ people is a ‘best guess at the moment.’

‘It was terrifying’

Sarah Cook, a pet shop owner from Barnsley, South Yorkshire, was fined £475 under the SJP system after she failed to pay a £20 fine for travelling without a ticket between Wombwell and Barnsley in November 2022.

The 42-yar-old said she had been waiting to hear back for a year on an appeal against the original fine.

But instead, she was told she had been prosecuted.

Her case was one of the six test cases.

For her, the train companies admitting that her prosecution was wrong after fining her was ‘a kick in the teeth,’ she said, adding that it puts ‘a massive no-go’ on travelling on trains.

Sarah said: ‘It’s a kick in the teeth. I know some people would say take the win, sit back, appreciate that. For me, although money at the time was an issue, for me more than the money was the stress.

‘I have not got a criminal record, I’m not somebody out there committing crimes, and for somebody to say you could have a criminal record, you could potentially face jail time if you have been a repeat offender, to me that was terrifying.’

She said that a ‘we’re sorry’ wasn’t enough for putting ‘75,000 people under the pressure of going to court, having to fill out multiple documents, potentially being threatened with larger fines and criminal records.’

Have you been affected? Please email [email protected].

One lane closes on A-road near Dartford after crash

One has has been closed on the A2 eastbound between junction with the M25 and the A2260 near Dartford after a crash.

Three lanes remain open and traffic appears to be coping.

The incident is expected to clear by 4.15pm, National Highways alert says.

Tortoise spotted on tracks in Southend

Is anyone missing a tortoise?

This little guy was found crawling on the train tracks, but is now waiting with ticket office staff until his owner claims him.

But he doesn’t seem stressed – in fact, he seems to be enjoying his stay in the station, where he was filmed munching on cucumbers.

Stansted Airport passengers with type 1 diabetes treated ‘as criminals’

Children and adults with type 1 diabetes have revealed they felt ‘bullied’ at Stansted Airport after being searched and ‘treated like criminals’.

One woman said when she travelled with her autistic son, 15, they were ‘bullied’ into walking him through the x-ray machine, despite her son wearing an insulin pump at the time.

April told the BBC her son was searched in a separate room and has told his mum he ‘doesn’t want to fly again’.

The airport said in a statement: ‘Passengers always have a right to opt out of a body scanner for medical or non-medical reasons, and have a hand search in private instead.

‘If there was any miscommunication at the time, we are very sorry for that and any distress or confusion this may have caused, and wholeheartedly apologise.’

Firefighters urge people to avoid Bromley town centre as fire blazes

The London Fire Brigade has warned locals from heading to Bromley town centre as they attempt to bring a fire under control.

There are currently no road closures but there is ‘heavy congestion’ on Westmoreland Road as fire fighters attempt to fight the blaze in a block of flats.

Hundreds of flights cancelled amid cabin crew strikes – the latest

Heading to Portugal on EasyJet? Check your flight status... (Picture: Getty)

In case you missed it, yesterday EasyJet announced a wave of holiday flight cancellations to and from Portugal ahead of a cabin crew strike over work conditions.

The budget airline which operates flights to some of the most popular holiday hotspots across Europe has axed 232 flights over the next three days.

It comes after EasyJet cabin crew announced a three-day strike action in Portugal from Thursday.

EasyJet operates flights to and from Lisbon , Porto, Porto Santo, Faro and Madeira Funchal airports in the country.

A spokesperson for EasyJet said: ‘We are extremely disappointed with this needless strike action, especially at this important time of the year for our customers.

‘Customers whose flight has been affected have already been contacted a number of days ago with their options to rebook or receive a refund.

‘We also advise customers travelling to and from Portugal on 15, 16 and 17 August to check the status of their flights on the easyJet Flight Tracker.’

Traffic moving slowly on the M25 near Dartford Crossing after crash

Traffic clockwise on the M25 is moving slowly after a crash earlier today involving a lorry and a car on the A282.

One lane was closed earlier but it’s now reopened, with traffic slowly getting back to normal.

Now the Central Line is having issues

The Central line is experiencing minor delays between Woodford and Epping due to a points fault at Epping.

Luckily, the rest of the line is still running smoothly.

A34 southbound near Oxford seeing heavy congestion

Delays are expected until around 10.15 this morning on the A34 heading south from Oxford, with delays of up to 15 minutes expected. Traffic is stagnant in some areas.

Platform equipment affecting railway at Hersham

For commuters using South Western Railway, they may see train revisions due to an issue with platform equipment in Hersham. Disruption will last until around noon, they say.

Lines are now reopened after signalling fault at Earlsfield

ð¦Lines have now reopened following an earlier fault with the signalling system at #Earlsfield . â¹ï¸ As service recovers, trains running between Wimbledon and London Waterloo may still be revised or delayed by up to 10 minutes. — National Rail (@nationalrailenq) August 15, 2024

Services between Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield to see disruption until end of the month

Due to ongoing repairs to the track between New Mills Central and Chinley, the route between Manchester and Sheffield will be affected until the end of the month.

National Rail said: ‘Trains may be cancelled, diverted or replaced by buses for part of the journey.’

Traffic delays in North London

For commuters heading into the capital by car, traffic is moving slowly in Barnet and Ealing.

The A40 and A406 are seeing moderate delays due to TfL works, with traffic reduced to one lane through Hanger Lane Tunnel.

In Barnet, drivers are seeing serious delays due to a burst water main at the westbound junction of the A41 at Brent Cross Roundabout – lanes one and two are closed (below Brent Cross Interchange).

Northern line now part suspended with severe delays

There’s now been a points failure at Euston which is causing problems on the Northern line.

Currently there is no service from Kennington to Camden northbound via Bank.

Trains from Morden to Kennington are also severely delayed after a person fell ill on a train earlier this morning.

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The essential guide to visiting London

Here’s what you need to know about England's capital city—when to go, where to stay, what to do, and how to get around.

Tower Bridge at sunset with view on the Shard in London.

Why you should visit London

Architectural landmarks such as the Tower of London , Westminster Cathedral , and Kensington Palace , as well as revived modern buildings like Tate Modern and the Battersea Power Station . Some of the finest theaters in the world, from the Old Vic to the rebuilt Globe . Brown ale, fish’n’chips and weekend markets from Greenwich to Camden.

Best time to visit London

Spring : The Gulf Stream warms up the city early. Flowers start blooming in February and trees follow with their blossoms in March. The Chelsea Flower Show is a major draw in May.

Summer : The tourist season peaks between mid-July and late August. Music festivals play out in Somerset House , Hyde Park , and Victoria Park .

Autumn : Fall kicks off with the London Design Festival , and the weather stays temperate into late October. Halloween is gaining importance throughout the city, though Guy Fawkes Night—a festival of fireworks and bonfires on November 5 – is more widely celebrated. Battersea Park , by the Thames, has a great display.

Winter : Shopping streets switch on their festive lights in early December. While some cultural life slows down during the dark, wet winter months, Kew Gardens launches its winter fair and skating rink. And Hyde Park hosts a Winter Wonderland .

Lay of the land

The Thames River, lined with grand public architecture like St Paul’s Cathedral , the London Eye , and Westminster (the seat of government), divides the city into north and south. The oldest enclaves lie to the east, around the City of London , the old financial center also known as the “square mile.” Cultural energy revolves around Soho , Covent Garden , Mayfair , Bloomsbury, and the South Bank , a riverfront strip of modernist theaters and galleries.

Historically, wealthy residents settled in West London communities like Belgravia , Kensington, and Chelsea, gravitating to Holland Park and Notting Hill. The picturesque Georgian streets around Hampstead Heath have always been popular among literary types, with nature-lovers hiking up Parliament Hill for the city view. The neighborhood becomes more fashionable as you descend toward Primrose Hill , with its pastel-colored townhouses and ivy-clad pub gardens.

Younger Londoners congregate in East London, in gentrifying working-class neighborhoods like Dalston and Clapton. Postindustrial Hackney Wick has reinvented itself as a hub for live music, clubs, and inventive restaurants. Just over the River Lea is the former Olympic Park, a sports mecca that’s been rewilded and developed with museums and restaurants.

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Getting around London

By public transport: The London Underground , or Tube, is an extensive subway network that reaches from Heathrow Airport in the west, to Greenwich, the Olympic Park, and northern suburbs. The system incorporates an above-ground network called the Overground, and the new inter-city Elizabeth Line. Fares start at £2.70 ($3.50) and rise according to distance. London buses follow more winding routes between neighborhoods and start at £1.75 ($2.25) with a daily cap at £5.25 ($6.75). Seniors and students 11 and over are eligible for discounts. Children 10 and under travel free. Riders can pay with any contactless card or device, but cash is no longer accepted.

By train: Trains beyond London are found at larger stations like Paddington, Euston, Liverpool Street, London Bridge, Victoria, and Charing Cross. Riders must purchase tickets ahead of travel at the station or with an app like Trainline .

By taxi: London’s famous black cabs can be hailed on the street or booked in advance. Typical fares start at about £7.60 ($9.75) for a mile-long journey. Minicabs, or privately run taxi services, can be booked in advance or hired from a licensed purveyor, found on most main streets. Uber operates throughout the city.

By boat: The Thames Clipper boat service, now operated by Uber, runs along the Thames between Putney, in southwest London, and Barking, in the east, stopping at Battersea, Westminster, Tate Modern, Tower Bridge, Greenwich, and other piers. Prices start at £5.60 ($7.20) one way, with discounts for children and families. Riders can pay with a contactless card or with the Uber app.

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By bike: Transport for London operates the Santander bikeshare program , with bike docks in place across the city. A day-pass costs £3 ($3.85) for unlimited 30-minute rides; payment can be made through the app or at a docking terminal. Lime operates an e-bike- and scooter-share program. Vehicles are GPS-equipped and located via the app ; prices vary.

By car: Only confident drivers familiar with England’s road laws should operate a private car in London. There is a daily £15 ($19.25) Congestion Charge in effect for most areas of central London, which must be paid on the day of travel. New emissions rules impose additional fees on non-compliant motor vehicles, and “ultra-low-emission zones” (ULEZ) make it tricky to enter some neighborhoods during the day.

By foot: London neighborhoods are highly walkable, but the distance between them can be vast. Most roads have sidewalks that are well populated into the night. Always look both ways before crossing, even at a green light. Traffic normally comes from the right.

Know before you go

Diversity: London is one of the world’s most ethnically diverse cities, with 37 percent of residents born outside London—many from South Asia, West and East Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean. Hundreds of languages are spoken here, and most neighborhoods have a mix of residents.

LGBTQ+: The most recent Open For Business index gave London a top AAA rating as a “stalwart supporter” of LGBTQ+ inclusion and equality, and its universities rank highly among gay students. Soho is, historically, the LGBTQ+ hub of the city, though gay bars pop up in several neighborhoods, notably in East London and Lambeth.

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What to read and watch

The most fascinating London-based books and films transport the reader to a specific neighborhood and historical period and focus on its rich diversity.

Oliver Twist , by Charles Dickens. Tragic, romantic, and surprisingly funny, this classic exposed the underbelly of Victorian London and prevails on high school reading lists everywhere.

Bridget Jones’s Diary , by Helen Fielding. The titular Jones is a sad, sardonic, desperately funny 20-something single woman working for a London publisher. The book centers on West London while the film adaptation transports most scenes to the southeast. Both will get you in the mood to explore.

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes , by Arthur Conan Doyle. The book series and the companion TV show Sherlock take place around Baker Street in central London but investigate further afield into Piccadilly, New Scotland Yard, and the Tower of London

London: The Biography , by Peter Ackroyd. Possibly the greatest contemporary history of the city, the weighty tome reaches back with wisdom and wit through Victorian London to the Plague and the Great Fire.

Brick Lane , by Monica Ali. This instant classic, published just after the millennium, is an evocative peek into the lives of Bangladeshi immigrants in East London, based firmly in reality.

Notting Hill , written by Richard Curtis of Four Weddings and a Funeral (and others), this 1990s hit comedy capitalized on the vulnerable charm of Hugh Grant—and the undeniable charm of bohemian London—and inspired generations of tourists to seek out that blue door.

Rye Lane . Set around the eponymous market in Peckham, South London, this post-Covid romance begins with a meet-cute in an gender-neutral bathroom.

My Beautiful Launderette . An enduring favorite that introduced a young Daniel Day-Lewis to the world, this romance by Hanif Kureishi was set in South London during the Thatcher years and emerged as one of the first “queer fairytales” to reach a wide audience.

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Britain’s Violent Riots: What We Know

Officials had braced for more unrest on Wednesday, but the night’s anti-immigration protests were smaller, with counterprotesters dominating the streets instead.

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After days of violent rioting set off by disinformation around a deadly stabbing rampage, the authorities in Britain had been bracing for more unrest on Wednesday. But by nightfall, large-scale anti-immigration demonstrations had not materialized, and only a few arrests had been made nationwide.

Instead, streets in cities across the country were filled with thousands of antiracism protesters, including in Liverpool, where by late evening, the counterdemonstration had taken on an almost celebratory tone.

Over the weekend, the anti-immigration protests, organized by far-right groups, had devolved into violence in more than a dozen towns and cities. And with messages on social media calling for wider protests and counterprotests on Wednesday, the British authorities were on high alert.

With tensions running high, Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s cabinet held emergency meetings to discuss what has become the first crisis of his recently elected government. Some 6,000 specialist public-order police officers were mobilized nationwide to respond to any disorder, and the authorities in several cities and towns stepped up patrols.

Wednesday was not trouble-free, however.

In Bristol, the police said there was one arrest after a brick was thrown at a police vehicle and a bottle was thrown. In the southern city of Portsmouth, police officers dispersed a small group of anti-immigration protesters who had blocked a roadway. And in Belfast, Northern Ireland, where there have been at least four nights of unrest, disorder continued, and the police service said it would bring in additional officers.

But overall, many expressed relief that the fears of wide-scale violence had not been realized.

Here’s what we know about the turmoil in Britain.

Where has the unrest taken place?

Protesters over the weekend took to the streets of a dozen cities across Britain, most of them in England. Trouble broke out from Aldershot in the south to Sunderland in the north and Liverpool in the west. Belfast, in Northern Ireland, was also drawn into the fray.

In some cases, the protesters were merely unruly, but in others the violence was more pronounced.

Where arrests have been reported

On Sunday, rioters set upon a hotel that was housing asylum seekers in the town of Rotherham, in northern England, breaking windows before surging inside as the police struggled to control them. No guests were injured in the melee, the police said.

In Middlesbrough, a group of rioters, some masked, hurled bottles and rocks at officers. Cars were set on fire, and at least nine people were arrested. On Saturday, a library and a food bank were set ablaze in Liverpool as groups damaged and looted businesses, and in Hull, fires were set and storefronts smashed in the city center.

Dozens of police officers were injured, including some who required trips to the hospital.

What set off the protests?

The unrest began after a teenager wielding a knife attacked a children’s dance class early last week in the seaside town of Southport, which is near Liverpool. Three children were killed, and eight were wounded.

The suspect was born and raised in Britain, but online rumors soon circulated that he was an undocumented immigrant. To counter those false claims, the authorities took the unusual step of publicly identifying him. The BBC has reported that the suspect’s parents are from Rwanda. The police have not disclosed a motive for the stabbing attack.

But with migration a flashpoint issue in Britain, especially on the far right, the rumors were all it took to set off violence.

Extremist groups urged their followers to take to the streets, and on the day after the stabbings, they began to do so, starting in Southport.

How have the authorities responded?

The weekend riots prompted a heavy police response. Nearly 4,000 additional officers were deployed, a law enforcement association said. And a government order gave officers in some places special powers to disperse any gatherings or “antisocial behavior,” the police said in a statement .

More than 400 people have been arrested, and about 100 have been charged, Mr. Starmer said after an emergency cabinet meeting on Tuesday — the second in two days.

The prime minister, who has characterized the riots as “far-right thuggery,” encouraged prosecutors to name and shame those convicted to dissuade others from joining the violent rampages.

“I’m now expecting substantive sentencing before the end of the week,” Mr. Starmer said. “That should send a very powerful message to anybody involved, either directly or online, that you are likely to be dealt with within a week and that nobody, but nobody, should involve themselves in this disorder.”

BJ Harrington, the head of public order for Britain’s National Police Chiefs’ Council, said that online disinformation had been “a huge driver of this appalling violence.”

Intelligence teams, detectives and neighborhood officers, Mr. Harrington said, were working to identify the people fomenting the violence.

“They won’t win,” he said.

How are the authorities handling online incitement?

Social media has acted as an accelerant throughout the protests, with disinformation fueling far-right and anti-immigrant groups . Britain and other democracies have found that policing the internet is legally murky terrain, with individual rights and free speech protections balanced against a desire to block harmful material .

In his remarks on Tuesday, Mr. Starmer said that some arrests involved people accused of inciting violence online.

The first person to be convicted over online posts since the riots, according to the Crown Prosecution Service , was a 28-year-old man from Leeds who posted messages on Facebook about attacking a hotel that housed asylum seekers. It said that the man, Jordan Parlour, had pleaded guilty and been convicted of using threatening words or behavior to stir up racial hatred.

Mr. Starmer has called out social media companies over misinformation on their platforms, but holding them accountable could be tricky. Britain adopted a law last year that requires social media companies to introduce protections for child safety and to prevent and quickly remove illegal content like terrorism propaganda and revenge pornography. The law is less clear about how companies must treat misinformation and incendiary language.

What are the political implications?

The riots are the first political crisis for Mr. Starmer, who took office a month ago after his Labour Party defeated the Conservatives, who had been in government for 14 years.

While in power, the Conservatives tried to capitalize on public unhappiness over immigration, vowing to reduce it (though failing to do so). But in recent days they joined Labour in condemning the violent protests.

Former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, now the opposition leader, said the unrest had “nothing to do with the tragedy in Southport.” The police, he said, have “our full support to deal with these criminals swiftly.”

Megan Specia contributed reporting.

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