Authentic Europe · Self-guided

London, Edinburgh & Dublin

Self-guided rail trip from London to Dublin via an overnight Edinburgh sleeper

London, Edinburgh & Dublin, a rail journey with Authentic Europe

Authentic Europe operates this 8-day, 7-night self-guided trip that starts in London and ends in Dublin, with Edinburgh as the stop in between. The first two days are spent exploring London at your own pace, followed by an overnight ride on the Caledonian Sleeper, where a private Club Room compartment and breakfast are included for the journey north. Two days follow in Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, before travelers make their own way to Dublin (the flight is not included) for a final two days exploring the Irish capital. Because the trip is self-guided, there is no tour escort; Authentic Europe instead provides electronic travel documents and a 24/7 emergency phone line, and the itinerary can be extended with extra nights in any of the three cities. This suits independent travelers who want to combine one overnight sleeper train experience with city time in three capitals, rather than a fully guided tour.

What to know before you look closer

  • The flight from Edinburgh to Dublin is not included in the price; only the rail journey from London to Edinburgh is covered.
  • The Caledonian Sleeper does not operate on Saturdays, so travel dates need to work around that schedule.
  • The evidence pack does not list current departure dates; confirm scheduling directly with Authentic Europe.

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in London

  2. Day 2

    Day at leisure in London

  3. Day 3railovernight: Caledonian Sleeper (onboard)

    London & Caledonian Sleeper train to Edinburgh

    Compartment included during the overnight train ride: Caledonian Sleeper Club Room (Silver tier), Club Room (Gold tier), or Club Double Room (Platinum tier).

  4. Day 4

    Visit Edinburgh, Scotland's Capital

  5. Day 5

    Day at leisure in Edinburgh

  6. Day 6

    Travel to Dublin (flight not included)

  7. Day 7

    Explore the Irish Capital

  8. Day 8

    Departure from Dublin

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 3The overnight Caledonian Sleeper carries travelers from London to Edinburgh in a private Club Room compartment, with breakfast included.
  • Day 4The trip arrives in Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, for two days of exploration.
  • Day 7Travelers explore the Irish capital, Dublin, on their own.

Included

  • 6 nights hotel accommodation with private shower or bath/WC, including breakfast
  • 1 night onboard the Caledonian Sleeper in a Club Room including breakfast. This train service does not operate on Saturdays.
  • Electronic travel documentation, including a detailed travel itinerary and travel vouchers
  • 24/7 emergency phone service while travelling

Not included

  • Flight from Edinburgh to Dublin

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included in the price of this trip?
Yes. The overnight ride on the Caledonian Sleeper from London to Edinburgh is included in a Club Room compartment with breakfast, but the flight from Edinburgh to Dublin is not included.
Is this trip escorted or independent?
It is self-guided. Authentic Europe provides electronic travel documentation and a 24/7 emergency phone line rather than a tour escort.
Which train is used on this trip?
The Caledonian Sleeper, in a Club Room (Silver tier), Club Room (Gold tier), or Club Double Room (Platinum tier), depending on the package chosen.
What hotels are included?
6 nights of hotel accommodation with private shower or bath/WC and breakfast; the evidence does not name specific hotels.
When does the sleeper train run?
The Caledonian Sleeper does not operate on Saturdays.
How much does this trip cost?
Authentic Europe prices this trip from EUR 1,237 per person.

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