Trip vs trip
Great West Way by Rail vs London to Edinburgh Explorer Tour
Two ways to do a similar journey. Every number below is from the operators' own published details, verified on the dates shown on each trip page.
| Great West Way by Rail adeo Travel | London to Edinburgh Explorer Tour Authentic Europe | |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 8 days | 8 days |
| From price | $3,005 | $1,425 |
| Price per day | $376 | $178 |
| Rail share | 50% | 38% |
| Pace | relaxed | relaxed |
| Comfort | premium | |
| Guiding | Self-guided independent rail tour, with scheduled/private local guided walks and a private chauffeur-guided Wiltshire day tour | Self-guided |
| Countries | England, Wales | England, Scotland |
| Nights on board | no | no |
Which one, honestly
- For value: London to Edinburgh Explorer Tour costs the least per day here: $178 against $376 (Great West Way by Rail).
- For time on the train: Great West Way by Rail spends the most of the trip on rails: 50% rail share, against 38% (London to Edinburgh Explorer Tour).
- For support level: Great West Way by Rail and London to Edinburgh Explorer Tour are escorted; Great West Way by Rail and London to Edinburgh Explorer Tour run independently, so you set the daily plan.
Great West Way by Rail: worth knowing
- Four of the tour's hotels are given as a choice between two named properties, for example "The Randolph Hotel or The Old Bank Hotel" in Oxford, so the confirmed hotel depends on availability.
- Half the trip's eight days, the Cotswolds tour, the private Wiltshire day, the Bath city day and the South Wales excursion, do not include a scheduled train journey.
- Trip insurance, flights and meals beyond what's listed are not included in the tour price.
London to Edinburgh Explorer Tour: worth knowing
- The evidence pack does not list current departure dates; confirm scheduling directly with Authentic Europe.
- Hotels are not named in the evidence, only described as standard rooms with private shower or bath and breakfast included.