Edinburgh, Loch Ness, The Highlands from London - 3 Day Rail Tour in London
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Edinburgh, Loch Ness, The Highlands from London - 3 Day Rail Tour

Outty Ranking 50 4.1 · 40 traveler reviews72 hoursFrom $889

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Is Edinburgh, Loch Ness, The Highlands from London - 3 Day Rail Tour worth booking?

Edinburgh, Loch Ness, The Highlands from London - 3 Day Rail Tour is a 72-hour experience in London, United Kingdom, from $889 per person. It scores 50 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look, based on a 4.1/5 rating across 40 reviews. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
50 / 100
Rating
4.1/5 (40)
Duration
72 hours
From
$889 per person

Discover one of the most memorable and unique cities in all of Europe, Edinburgh. Explore the city, where a sense of history is around every corner, before heading off to experience the wild, untamed beauty of the Scotti

What you get

    About this experience

    Discover one of the most memorable and unique cities in all of Europe, Edinburgh. Explore the city, where a sense of history is around every corner, before heading off to experience the wild, untamed beauty of the Scottish Highlands - home of dramatic scenery and the Loch Ness Monster! • Round-trip train tickets to Edinburgh with reserved seats • Stay two nights in a centrally located 3-star hotel, bed and breakfast • Hop-on Hop-off City Sightseeing Tour of Edinburgh • Entry ticket to Edinburgh Castle • City map and information booklet • Day Tour to Loch Ness & the Highlands

    What's included

    Included

    • Hop-on hop-off Sightseeing tour
    • Two nights' accommodation in a centrally located 3-star hotel, including breakfast
    • Entry to Edinburgh Castle (on day 1)
    • Breakfast
    • Round-trip train tickets to Edinburgh with reserved seats

    Not included

    • Guide except Day 2
    • Hotel pickup and drop off

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    London

    Please do not wait to meet our staff at the train station as we do not conduct in-person departures. This tour is unescorted on Day 1 and Day 3.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    Please do not wait to meet our staff at the train station as we do not conduct in-person departures. This tour is unescorted on Day 1 and Day 3.

    Options you can book

    • Winter - Standard with a Child

      Standard class

    • Winter - First C. Adult Only

      First Class

    • Tattoo - Adult & child

      First Class

    • Tattoo standard-Adult & child

      Standard class

    • Summer- First C Adult & Child

      First Class

    • Summer -Standard Adult & Child

      Standard class

    • Summer - Standard Adult only

      Standard class

    • Summer - First C- Adult Only

      First Class

    • Tattoo - First C. Adult Only

      First Class

    • Winter - Standard Adult only

      Standard class

    • Tattoo Standard - Adult Only

      Standard class

    • Winter - First C Adult & Child

      First Class

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
    Languages
    de, ru, pt, cmn, ja, en, it, fr, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 2 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Evan Evans Tours

    Know before you go

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Outbound Day 1: Train departs London Kings Cross: 07:00 / train arrives in Edinburgh: 11:20 (11:28 on Saturdays)
    • Return Day 3: Train departs Edinburgh: 17:30 / train arrives at London Kings Cross: 22:09
    • Your electronic tickets and vouchers will be sent to you one week prior to your scheduled departure date via email (or if booked within one week then within 24 hours of booking). We would recommend getting to the station 30 minutes before your scheduled train departure time
    • Overnight accommodation: Prices stated are per person based on two people sharing a twin/double room (Single travellers pay single occupancy rate)
    • This Tour is unescorted on Days 1 and 3. The excursion to Loch Ness on Day 2 is fully guided and operated by Highland Explorer Tours, whose terms and conditions apply
    • Child age: 5-11 yrs inclusive. This Tour is not suitable for children under 5 years old
    • We will make every effort to fulfil any requests you have for seating on the train, however this cannot be guaranteed
    • Please do not wait to meet our staff at the train station as we do not conduct in-person departures.

    Photos

    GlencoeEdinburgh CastleEilean Donanforth-road-bridgescottish-bankLoch-Lomond

    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 40 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    7 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Organization

    3 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Photo opportunities

    2 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Food and drink

    2 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Traveler reviews

    40 verified traveler reviews for Edinburgh, Loch Ness, The Highlands from London - 3 Day Rail Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    sanjoym814 · May 2024

    Buitifull

    It is really good experience to tour at London Socially the lady guide are really explaining everything Just awesome Also thank to pilot very safe and comfortable journey We are travelling more then 150 km We no have feel Or tried Ultimately it’s awesome Evan & Evan’s tour

    Response from the operator: Dear sanjoym814, Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour of London with our knowledgeable lady guide. Safety and comfort are our top priorities, and we're delighted to hear that the pilot ensured a smooth journey despite the distance traveled. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we're glad that your overall experience with Evan Evans Tours was awesome. We look forward to welcoming you back for more memorable adventures in the future. Warm regards, Evan Evans Tours

    via Tripadvisor

    MARYL723 · November 2023

    NIGHTMARE TRAIN JOURNEY USING LONDON NORTH EASTER RAILWAY AND CROSSCOUNTRY TRAIN

    My daughter was left stranded in Newcastle last nigh when London North eastern railway train connecting to Edinburgh was cancelled . This company did not make any arrangements to get her home. It was late cold and raining. Don't think this is the right company to use if you are depending on them to look after you safely

    Response from the operator: Dear MARYL7, Thank you for providing us with feedback. We apologise that your experience failed to meet your expectations. Our company strives to provide our customers with the best experience possible. Please know that your experience is not normal, and we have taken steps to ensure that no other customers have the same issue. We would like to hear from you with any additional questions, comments, or concerns. You can contact us on 0207951777 or email us on Reservations@evanevanstours.co.uk We would love the chance to make things right with you and hope you choose to give us a second chance. Sending you our best wishes, Evan Evans Team

    via Tripadvisor

    jjsculley · December 2022

    Statesman Pulman 'luxury' train journey without heating for 6 hours each way in November.

    One of the engines was broken and was left behind at Preston. There was no heating and the blanket offered never came. The staff were encouragingly 'positive' and pleasant but unable to fix it. A very long cold expensive day trip (and xmas market mentioned in the brochure had not started). I recommended the Statesman Pulman Edinburgh day trip to friends (having been on a Pulman train day trip with a different company which was an amazing memorable thoroughly enjoyable experience). One friend booked his family on the Edinburgh trip the week following my trip. The meal booked was not available because there was a gas leak in the kitchen. He was refunded the cost of the meal. I didn't even get an acknowledgement of my emailed complaint. There was no feedback request either, which now I wonder may be intentional. Are there many journeys which have problems?

    Response from the operator: Dear jjsculley, Thank you for providing us with feedback. We apologize that your experience failed to meet your expectations. As a whole, our company strives to provide our customers with the best experience possible. Please know that your experience is not normal, and we have taken steps to ensure that no other customers have the same issue. We would like to hear from you with any additional questions, comments, or concerns. You can contact us on 0207951777 or email us on Reservations@evanevanstours.co.uk We would love the chance to make things right with you and hope you choose to give us a second chance. Sending you our best wishes, Evan Evans Team

    via Tripadvisor

    Leon_S · November 2022

    A lovely time was had …

    Lovely time … tours were well done and the City is a delight. No issues with your tickets and a smooth process. Guide to Loch Ness (Owen) was a winner!

    Response from the operator: Hello Leon_S, Thanks so much for giving us your take on how we are doing. We're glad that customers like you are having a great experience! We will pass on the kind words to Owen. We thank you for the recommendations and we hope to see you again soon! Best wishes Evan Evans Team

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    Harry_B · May 2022

    Lochness tour

    We opted for the first class train ride from London to Edinburgh. The Twain trip was enjoyable and the breakfast we pretty good. No complaints there. The Lochness Tour is great. Colum was a great driver/tour guide. We missed the Edinburgh Castle tour the first day because we missed the time slot. The tour folks said the bus from the Lochness Tour would drop us off where they picked us up. WRONG!!! The walk back to our hotel was probably twice as far as it was supposed to be. The bus did not have wifi or restroom facilities. The Ibis that we stayed at was probably the worst ibis we have ever stayed at. No room service, but that okay because the room didn’t even have a phone!! You would probably be better off booking all these things yourself. I would use the tour company for the Lochness Tour.

    Response from the operator: Hello Harry, Thank you for your review. we are sorry to hear you had a frustrating experience, but we really appreciate you bringing this issue to my attention. We are very sorry we failed to meet your expectations, we will forward this review to our partners so that we can deliver a better experience next time. We hope you come visit us again soon. Best wishes Evan Evans Team

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    Good to know

    Duration
    72 hours
    Free cancellation
    Non-refundable
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $889 to $1709
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    14
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Why this scores 50

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)49
    Review evidence (18% weight)49
    Booking momentum (14% weight)42
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)79
    Local standing (8% weight)3
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)0

    Edinburgh, Loch Ness, The Highlands from London - 3 Day Rail Tour: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for London.

    How much does Edinburgh, Loch Ness, The Highlands from London - 3 Day Rail Tour cost?

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    Prices start at $889 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in London usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Edinburgh, Loch Ness, The Highlands from London - 3 Day Rail Tour take?

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    Plan for about 72 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in London is not rushed.

    Is Edinburgh, Loch Ness, The Highlands from London - 3 Day Rail Tour worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 50 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.1/5 across 40 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable culture & history in London, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Edinburgh, Loch Ness, The Highlands from London - 3 Day Rail Tour?

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    No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.

    Is Edinburgh, Loch Ness, The Highlands from London - 3 Day Rail Tour suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 72-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Edinburgh, Loch Ness, The Highlands from London - 3 Day Rail Tour?

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    Around 14 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in London can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in London and add a light layer if any part of the 72-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Edinburgh, Loch Ness, The Highlands from London - 3 Day Rail Tour start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central London within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in London?

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    London's best attractions split cleanly: the museums are free and need no booking, so the paid market is about views, theatre and getting out of the city for a day. That makes value scoring unusually important here, and the Outty Ranking penalises anything charging premium prices for access you could get for nothing. On Outty we rank every London experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour, London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs, The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit London?

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    May to September for long evenings, December for the Christmas markets. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in London?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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