Trip vs trip
Heart of England 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.
| Heart of England by Rail adeo Travel | London to Edinburgh Explorer Tour Authentic Europe | |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 8 days | 8 days |
| From price | $2,330 | $1,425 |
| Price per day | $291 | $178 |
| Rail share | 88% | 38% |
| Pace | relaxed | relaxed |
| Comfort | classic | |
| Guiding | Self-guided independent rail tour; local guides/drivers accompany the included small-group day excursions | Self-guided |
| Countries | England | 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 $291 (Heart of England by Rail).
- For time on the train: Heart of England by Rail spends the most of the trip on rails: 88% rail share, against 38% (London to Edinburgh Explorer Tour).
- For support level: Heart of England by Rail and London to Edinburgh Explorer Tour are escorted; Heart of England by Rail and London to Edinburgh Explorer Tour run independently, so you set the daily plan.
Heart of England by Rail: worth knowing
- All four hotels are listed as "(or similar)", so the exact property may be substituted.
- Stonehenge admission is excluded from the Stonehenge and Cotswolds Villages tour from Bath and must be paid locally, and the Warwick Castle inclusion excludes the castle dungeon.
- Day 2's Stonehenge and Cotswolds excursion is the only day of the eight that does not include a scheduled train journey, using a local driver instead.
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.