Paris
Paris
Paris
London
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Inverness
Inverness
Inverness
Kyle of Lochalsh
Kyle of Lochalsh
Armadale
Mallaig
Mallaig
Mallaig
Fort William
Fort William
Fort William
Glasgow
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Balloch (Loch Lomond)
Glasgow
Glasgow
London
Paris
Paris
Paris
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10-day tour of Scotland by train from Bordeaux
Have you got 10 days to discover Scotland by train? In partnership with VisitScotland and ScotRail, we've put together a complete tour from Bordeaux, from Edinburgh to Glasgow, via the mysterious Highlands and the Isle of Skye! On the programme: sail on legendary lochs, toast Scotch whisky in Scotland's bustling cities, explore historic castles, discover spectacular railway lines... Follow the guide 👇
(And to discover the same tour from other French cities, check out our guide to Scotland!)
Bordeaux, FranceParis, France
High speed train
(≈ 2h06)
Paris, FranceLondon, United Kingdom
High speed train
(≈ 2h21)
London, United KingdomEdinburgh, Scotland
High speed train
(≈ 4h20)
Edinburgh, ScotlandInverness, Scotland
Regional train
(≈ 3h29)
Inverness, ScotlandKyle of Lochalsh, Scotland
Regional train
(≈ 2h36)
Kyle of Lochalsh, ScotlandArmadale, Scotland
Day bus
(≈ 1h02)
Armadale, ScotlandMallaig, Scotland
Ferry
(≈ 00h30)
Mallaig, ScotlandFort William, Scotland
Regional train
(≈ 1h22)
Fort William, ScotlandGlasgow, Scotland
Regional train
(≈ 3h59)
Glasgow, ScotlandBalloch (Loch Lomond), Scotland
Regional train
(≈ 00h58)
Balloch (Loch Lomond), ScotlandGlasgow, Scotland
Regional train
(≈ 00h54)
Glasgow, ScotlandLondon, United Kingdom
High speed train
(≈ 5h00)
London, United KingdomParis, France
High speed train
(≈ 2h18)
Paris, FranceBordeaux, France
High speed train
(≈ 2h01)
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Detailed itinerary
Bordeaux - Paris
Paris - London
You probably already know this, but as of today, Eurostar is the only train company connecting France and Belgium to the United Kingdom via the Channel Tunnel.
As for fares, I recommend booking at least a month and a half in advance if you want to find a round-trip ticket for under €100.
Another important point: since the United Kingdom is not part of the Schengen area, passport and security checks can take quite a bit of time. It’s recommended to arrive at least an hour before departure.
London - Edinburgh
A word of warning: London-Edinburgh trains don't depart from St. Pancras, but from Kings Cross, but don't worry, the station is just across the road.
Three companies offer direct services between London and Edinburgh: LNER, Lumo and Avanti West Coast.
The journey takes between 4 hours 20 minutes and just over 6 hours, depending on which you choose.
And if you prefer night trains, you can take a Caledonian Sleeper (mentioned in the second itinerary option).
Edinburgh - Inverness
Inverness - Kyle of Lochalsh
Kyle of Lochalsh - Armadale
Armadale - Mallaig
Mallaig - Fort William
Fort William - Glasgow
Glasgow - Balloch (Loch Lomond)
Balloch (Loch Lomond) - Glasgow
Glasgow - London
London - Paris
Paris - Bordeaux
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