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British Pullman Train: London - Edinburgh

London to Edinburgh on the British Pullman with Windsor Castle and guided tours

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Firebird Tours operates this 8-day private tour blending luxury train travel with guided discovery of British heritage. Starting in London and ending in Edinburgh, the itinerary spans four nights in central London and three in Edinburgh. The centerpiece is Day 3 aboard the British Pullman, a luxury heritage train that departs London Victoria on a round-trip through the Kent countryside, featuring a champagne reception, five-course lunch prepared by Head Chef Jon Freeman, and an interactive murder-mystery experience. Between London-based days exploring Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and Windsor Castle (including the State Apartments and St. George's Chapel), guests enjoy an evening Jack the Ripper walking tour of the East End. A standard-class train carries the group from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh in approximately 4.5 hours. In Edinburgh, a guided walk covers the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle before an evening Ghost Tour of the Old Town. Day 7 is left free for independent exploration. The pace is relaxed, with a private guide or driver handling most logistics.

What to know before you look closer

  • The Jack the Ripper walk on Day 2 is a group tour of up to 16 people, not a private experience like most other activities on the itinerary.
  • Day 5 travel to Edinburgh is by standard 2nd Class rail service, not the luxury British Pullman; the Pullman operates only from London Victoria through Kent.
  • The single supplement is minimal (USD 5058 from-price versus USD 5044 double), suggesting single availability is limited or highly priced in certain departures.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: The Clermont London, Charing Cross

    London Arrival

    Private transfer to the hotel; the rest of the day is free.

  2. Day 2overnight: The Clermont London, Charing Cross

    London Walking City Tour & Jack the Ripper Walk

    Half-day private walking tour of Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and Buckingham Palace (exterior), followed by an evening Jack the Ripper walking tour of the East End (group tour, up to 16 people).

  3. Day 3railovernight: The Clermont London, Charing Cross

    Moving Murder Mystery British Pullman Train

    Round-trip on the British Pullman from London Victoria through the Kent countryside, with a champagne reception and a five-course lunch curated by Head Chef Jon Freeman, plus an interactive murder-mystery experience.

  4. Day 4railovernight: The Clermont London, Charing Cross

    Windsor Castle Exploration

    Train to Windsor for a guided tour of Windsor Castle, the State Apartments and St. George's Chapel, then return by train to London.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Apex Waterloo Place Hotel, Edinburgh

    Edinburgh Arrival

    Departure from London by train (approx. 4h30, 2nd Class) to Edinburgh; check-in and free time.

  6. Day 6overnight: Apex Waterloo Place Hotel, Edinburgh

    Edinburgh Royal Mile & Evening Ghost Tour

    4-hour guided tour of the Old Town and Edinburgh Castle along the Royal Mile, followed by an evening Ghost Tour through the Old Town's dark history.

  7. Day 7overnight: Apex Waterloo Place Hotel, Edinburgh

    Day at Leisure & Optional Tour

    Free day to explore Edinburgh independently, with recommended optional tours.

  8. Day 8

    Edinburgh Departure

    Private transfer for departure.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 3Day 3: Round-trip on the British Pullman from London Victoria through Kent countryside with a champagne reception, five-course lunch by Head Chef Jon Freeman, and an interactive murder-mystery experience.
  • Day 4Day 4: Train to Windsor to explore Windsor Castle, the State Apartments, and St. George's Chapel, then return by train to London.
  • Day 5Day 5: Standard rail service from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh Central, approximately 4 hours 30 minutes in 2nd Class.
  • Day 6Day 6: Guided tour of Edinburgh's Old Town and Edinburgh Castle along the Royal Mile, followed by an evening Ghost Tour through the Old Town.

Included

  • Exceptional downtown hotel accommodations
  • Guided sightseeing tours with expert English-speaking guides
  • Delicious breakfasts at your hotels
  • Entrances to Windsor Castle, St. George's Chapel and more
  • Tickets and intercity transportation as per itinerary
  • Professional meeting services at the airport
  • Dedicated support team before and during your trip

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included in the price?
Yes. The package includes the British Pullman round-trip from London Victoria (Day 3), a train to Windsor and back (Day 4), and standard 2nd Class rail from London Kings Cross to Edinburgh (Day 5).
Is this trip guided or independent?
It is primarily guided. Firebird Tours provides a private guide or driver throughout most days. Day 7 in Edinburgh is free to explore independently. The Jack the Ripper walk is a group tour of up to 16 people.
What is included in the price?
Hotel accommodations, guided sightseeing tours, entrances to Windsor Castle and St. George's Chapel, breakfasts, rail tickets, airport transfers, and a dedicated support team. The five-course lunch on the British Pullman is included.
Which hotels are used?
The Clermont London at Charing Cross for four nights in London, and the Apex Waterloo Place Hotel in Edinburgh for three nights.
When does this tour run?
Firebird Tours offers departures in multiple months: January, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November, and December 2026-2027.
How much walking is involved?
The tour is described as leisurely pace. It includes half-day walking tours in London, a guided walking tour of Edinburgh, and evening walking tours (Jack the Ripper and Ghost Tour). Stairs are involved at Windsor Castle and Edinburgh Castle.

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