Is there a scenic train from London to Edinburgh Scotland?

Without a doubt, one of the best bits of travelling by train from London to Edinburgh are the views along the way. Even regular travellers glance up from their screens from time to time to take in the sights. The stops the train makes will vary, but almost all trains will stop at York, Durham and Newcastle-upon-Tyne.



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The train journey between Edinburgh and London is a scenic one, with views of the English countryside, beautiful cities like York and Durham, and even the Northumberland and Scottish coasts. Book yourself a window seat to take it all in.

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The West Highland Line is described as one of the most scenic rail journeys in the world. It runs from Glasgow up north to Crianlarich. One route then goes west past Loch Awe to Oban or continues north through Rannoch Moor to Fort William and Mallaig.

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If you live or are visiting nearby cities such as Glasgow, Liverpool, Newcastle or Manchester, the easiest and most comfortable way of getting to Edinburgh is by train. From further away destinations, flying is normally the cheapest and fastest option.

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WHAT IS THE BEST TRAIN TO TAKE FROM LONDON TO EDINBURGH? There are many high-speed trains from London to Edinburgh; however, the cheapest and fastest trains are LNER (former Virgin trains) or Avanti West Coast. If you are eager to experience a comfortable night train, we recommend Caledonian Sleeper.

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The best way to get from London to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £65 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £65 and takes 9h 10m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £280 and takes 3h 12m.

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There are a choice of cabins, all of which include their own en-suite. Twin Cabins and Double cabins are of a comparable size but with different sleeping arrangements. For larger parties travelling together, interconnecting cabins are available by request to open up multiple cabins to form a large lounge.

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Welcome aboard the Royal Scotsman, our unique luxury sleeper train exploring the Scottish Highlands.

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In most cases, we would say Lumo will have the edge when you're travelling alone. If you're travelling last-minute, you might snap up a great deal on quieter trains. However, busier trains might have little or no difference – it might even be cheaper to pick LNER.

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How long should you spend in Edinburgh? Two days in Edinburgh is the ideal amount of time to see the main city highlights. If you want a more relaxed visit, that includes a few museums or specialty tours, then I would recommend at least three days or more.

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TRAVELLING TO SCOTLAND BY BUS There are frequent bus services from London to Scotland, often with much cheaper ticket prices than the train. However, journey times are likely to be much longer than the train which is something to think about.

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“In my opinion, the best days of the week to buy train tickets are Tuesdays and Wednesdays,” said Miller. “These days tend to have lower demand for train travel compared to weekends or Mondays. Therefore, purchasing tickets on weekdays, such as Tuesday or Wednesday, can often result in better deals.

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Sometimes First Class can turn out to be even cheaper than standard. However, the extra benefits vary from just an antimacassar, to extra seating area, reclining seats, more convenient luggage space, and inclusive food and drink.

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