Top 11 London Train Journeys

1.Postal Museum Entry Ticket and Underground Rail Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 363 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $24Our pick

Visit London’s Postal Museum for interactive galleries, historic postal objects, and a 15-minute ride through the former underground Mail Rail tunnels. See the Penny Black, handle hands-on sorting activities, inspect mail-defending flintlock pistols, and learn how communication changed across five centuries. Allow more than 90 minutes if you want time for every display.

“Amazing history of the Post Office, thoroughly enjoyed the whole day!”

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2.Edinburgh Rail Trip from London with Castle entry and Hop-on Hop-off bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 227 reviews · 16 hours (approx.) · from $329

Take the 07:02 train from London King’s Cross to Edinburgh, arriving at 11:02. Use your hop-on hop-off ticket to see the Old Town, Princes Street, Holyroodhouse, and more, then enter Edinburgh Castle before returning at 17:13. This unescorted trip suits independent visitors who value convenience over a long stay.

“The train rides from London to Edinburgh were way too long and tiresome. My family and I were a bit lost at first with the directions. However we really enjoyed the trip and the scenery in Edinburgh is breathtaking. The hop on hop off rides were great though the timings were too short to cover all the places as we have to rush back to the station for our train ride back to London. Overall, we love it. There was a slight delay with our return train ride.”

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3.Welcome to Paris Day Trip from London via Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 124 reviews · from $420

Travel from St Pancras to Paris by high-speed train, then see the Opera House, Champs-Elysees, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame, and Eiffel Tower with an English-speaking guide. You also get a one-hour Seine cruise and free time to explore. Guides such as Anna and David are praised for clear directions and calm group management.

“We all had an amazing time! We made so many good memories and learned a lot from our guide! Really enjoyed the experience”

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4.Paris Explorer Rail Tour from London with Paris Sightseeing Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 111 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $353

Travel independently from London to Paris on reserved Eurostar seats, then use a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus to reach sights such as the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre-Dame, and Sacré-Cœur. You receive train tickets, bus access, WiFi, and practical instructions, but no guide, metro ticket, or attraction admission. Return to London late the same evening.

“We chose to see Paris without a tour guide because we wanted to roam around at leisure. It was so easy!!! Firstly, by joining a group to meet at Eurostar London we were guaranteed seats with like-minded travellers. The train was SO comfortable. We arrived at Gare du Nord and jumped on a hop on hop off bus there are 3 different routes immediately outside the station on arrival. Throughout the day we saw all the main sights for 33 euro bus ticket. It was WONDERFUL and stress free and we spent as long as we liked looking at the sights we chose not ones we didn't. Remember to take…”

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5.Lake District – Rail Tour from London with Cream Tea and Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 75 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $460

Take a reserved train from London Euston to Oxenholme, then explore the Lake District by minivan with a local guide. Depending on the season, you’ll cruise Lake Windermere, visit Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top or World of Beatrix Potter, see Hawkshead and Tarn Hows, and finish with a cream tea. Guides may include Peter Fox, Graham, Mark, or David.

“The day in the Lake District was the highlight of my trip to England. Everything, from the train trips, being picked up and returned to the station, and the visit to Beatrix Potter's cottage, went without a glitch. It's a long day, but it was thoroughly enjoyable!”

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6.Edinburgh, Loch Ness, The Highlands from London – 3 Day Rail Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 40 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $1,235

Travel by reserved train from London to Edinburgh, stay two nights with breakfast, visit Edinburgh Castle, use a 24-hour sightseeing bus, and join a guided Highlands trip to Loch Ness, Inverness, Glencoe, and Ben Nevis. Guides such as Duncan, Heather, Rich, and Owen have led this day with humor and strong local storytelling.

“This was an amazing trip. Really well organised. Timings were perfect. Accommodation was clean and central to everything. Our Coach trip to Loch Ness and Highlands was excellent. Our Driver and Guide Scot was humorous and witty, he gave us all the history and the culture as well as Scottish'isms. Very very enjoyable. Highly recommended.”

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7.London to Dublin by Ferry and Rail

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,141

Travel from London Euston to Dublin by train and Irish Ferries Ulysses, then spend three nights in a central Dublin hotel with breakfast and a 48-hour hop-on-hop-off bus ticket. Railtours Ireland hosts meet you at London, Dublin, and the ferry port, taking the stress out of a trip that is best suited to independent explorers who enjoy scenic, unhurried transport.

“Fabulous tour. Loved the train and ferry ride. Hotel was great, centrally located”

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8.Liverpool and The Beatles 2 Day Rail Tour from London with Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $630

Travel from London Euston to Liverpool by reserved-seat train, then explore Beatles landmarks with the two-hour Magical Mystery Tour. You’ll visit the Cavern Club, Beatles Story exhibition, Penny Lane, and Strawberry Fields, stay at the 4-star Hard Days Night Hotel, and return to London the next evening. The tour is mostly independent, with live guiding on the bus tour.

“Very fun. Charlie was an excellent tour guide. The trip Was interesting and very knowledgeable. Would certainly recommend this trip. Hotel was very nice .”

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9.Liverpool FC Stadium & Museum Rail Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · 12 hours · from $228Top rated

Take a self-guided rail day trip from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street, then visit Anfield and the Liverpool FC Story museum. Walk through the player’s tunnel, see the dugout and dressing rooms, and explore Liverpool independently before returning by train. Audio commentary is available in 12 languages.

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10.The North York Moors with Steam Train to Whitby

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 6 reviews · 13.5 hours · from $308

Leave King’s Cross at 6:15 AM for an unescorted train to York, then join a guide and 16-seat minibus through Byland Abbey, Helmsley, and Goathland. Ride the North York Moors Railway to Whitby, with two hours to explore before returning to London around 8:33 PM. Ben A is a particularly strong guide when available.

“Our trip was wonderful. Ben A was great, funny and knowledgeable about every places we passed. Exceeded expectations.”

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11.York Day Rail Tour from London Including Hop-on Hop-off Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 3 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $202

Take a direct LNER train from London King’s Cross to York, then use a hop-on hop-off bus to reach York Minster, the National Railway Museum, Jorvik, the city walls, the Shambles, and the Yorkshire Museum. This unescorted day trip gives you transport and sightseeing access, but attraction entry fees and planning are up to you.

“A cidade é linda e merece um tempo muito maior, mas se você só tem um dia ( meu caso) super recomendo. Se o seu inglês estiver em dia, pegue o ônibus Hop on Hop off com guia ao vivo! É muito mais legal!”

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