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England- und Schottland-Zugreise

10-day escorted rail journey London to Edinburgh via Wales and Scottish Highlands

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Lernidee.de's 10-day England and Scotland Rail Journey departs from London and ends in Edinburgh, crossing three nations on a mix of mainline trains and heritage railways. A German-speaking guide leads the group throughout, with additional local guides in London, York, and Edinburgh. Days alternate between substantial train travel and immersive city exploration. You ride the scenic Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway through Snowdonia, steam trains on the North Yorkshire Moors, and the West Highland Line through the Scottish Highlands, passing lochs and mountains. Stops include Caernarfon Castle, a 2,000-year-old walk through York, Glasgow, and the famous Scottish capital. Hotels range from comfort-class to solid mid-range. Nine nights with breakfast and most dinners included, plus guided tours and castle entries. The trip suits repeat rail travellers drawn to heritage railways, history enthusiasts exploring Roman sites and medieval castles, and those seeking guided comfort with structured itineraries and shared experiences.

What to know before you look closer

  • Group size up to 26 people; minimum 15 participants required or the operator may cancel up to 21 days before departure
  • Flights from Frankfurt are not included in the base price (EUR 4,520); add EUR 400 per person for Economy flights (total EUR 4,920)
  • ETA authorisation for the United Kingdom must be obtained separately and is not covered in the package

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: London

    Landen in London

    Flug von Frankfurt nach London, Begrüßung durch die Reiseleitung am Flughafen Heathrow, Transfer zum Hotel. Spaziergang im Hyde Park und an der Speaker's Corner.

  2. Day 2overnight: Bangor

    Anglesey

    Fahrt ins walisische Bangor, Besuch der Halbinsel Anglesey mit Besichtigung und Verkostung einer Salzfabrik.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Bangor

    Caernarfon

    Fahrt auf der Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway in den Snowdonia-Nationalpark, Nachmittag Besuch von Caernarfon Castle (UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe).

  4. Day 4overnight: York

    Chester

    Fahrt mit Zug und Bus nach York, unterwegs Besichtigung von Chester (Chester Cathedral, Chester Rows).

  5. Day 5railovernight: York

    York

    Zweistündiger geführter Stadtrundgang durch 2.000 Jahre Geschichte, danach Freizeit für Stadtmauer-Rundweg, York Minster oder National Railway Museum.

  6. Day 6railovernight: Glasgow

    Zug-Erlebnisse in Moorlandschaften

    Fahrt mit historischer Dampflok auf der North Yorkshire Moors Railway durch Moorlandschaften, Busfahrt nach Newcastle, Zugfahrt nach Glasgow.

  7. Day 7overnight: Fort William

    Glasgow und die West Highland-Linie

    Zugfahrt ins schottische Hochland vorbei an Tälern, Seen, Mooren und Bergen nach Fort William.

  8. Day 8overnight: Inverness

    Über die Isle of Skye nach Inverness

    Blick auf den Glenfinnan-Viadukt, Fähre von Mallaig nach Armadale auf der Isle of Skye, Zugfahrt nach Inverness entlang des Loch Carron und über den Luib Summit (197 m).

  9. Day 9railovernight: Edinburgh

    Edinburgh

    Zugfahrt von Inverness nach Edinburgh über die Forth Railway Bridge. Geführte Altstadtbesichtigung: Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh Castle.

  10. Day 10

    Rückflug

    Spaziergang durch die georgianische Neustadt, Transfer zum Flughafen, Rückflug nach Frankfurt.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 3Ride the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway through Snowdonia National Park to Caernarfon Castle
  • Day 6Journey on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway behind a steam locomotive through moorland landscapes
  • Day 8See the Glenfinnan Viaduct, then take a ferry from Mallaig to the Isle of Skye and continue by train to Inverness over the Luib Summit
  • Day 9Cross the Forth Railway Bridge by train into Edinburgh, then explore the Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace, and Edinburgh Castle on a guided walk

Included

  • Flüge Frankfurt – London und Edinburgh – Frankfurt in der Economy Class (in der Preisvariante 'mit Flügen')
  • Fahrten im Linienzug: London – Bangor, Chester – York – Newcastle – Glasgow – Mallaig und Kyle of Lochalsh – Inverness – Edinburgh
  • Fahrt auf der North Yorkshire Moors Railway
  • Fahrt auf der Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway
  • 5 Hotelübernachtungen in Komfort-Hotels in London, York, Glasgow und Edinburgh
  • 4 Hotelübernachtungen in sehr guten Mittelklasse-Hotels in Bangor, Fort William und Inverness
  • Mahlzeiten laut Reiseverlauf (F = Frühstück, A = Abendessen)
  • Deutsch sprechende Reiseleitung ab London/bis Edinburgh
  • Führungen mit lokalen Guides in London, York und Edinburgh
  • Ausflüge und Besichtigungen laut Reiseverlauf
  • Eintritt ins Edinburgh Castle

Not included

  • Trinkgelder
  • Wunsch-Ausflüge
  • ETA-Genehmigung für Großbritannien

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. The package includes travel on National Rail mainline trains (London-Bangor, Chester-York-Newcastle-Glasgow-Inverness-Edinburgh), the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway in Snowdonia, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, and trains on the West Highland Line in Scotland.
Is this an escorted or independent trip?
Escorted. A German-speaking guide accompanies the group from London to Edinburgh. Local guides lead walks in London, York, and Edinburgh.
Which hotels are included?
The package includes one night at Millenium Copthorne Tara Hotel (London), two nights at Garden Hotel (Bangor), two nights at Moxy York Hotel (York), one night at voco Grand Central Glasgow, one night at Ben Nevis Hotel (Fort William), one night at Royal Highland Hotel (Inverness), and one night at Yotel Edinburgh.
When does it run?
Three departures are scheduled: September 2026, May 2027, and September 2027. All departures are priced from EUR 4,520 (without flights).
What meals are included?
Breakfasts and selected dinners are included according to the day-by-day itinerary.
How much walking is involved?
The tour is not suitable for people with restricted mobility. It includes city walking tours (two hours in York), walks around city walls and historic sites, and transfers between trains and hotels.

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