





Have you got 10 days to discover Scotland by train? In partnership with VisitScotland and ScotRail, we've put together a complete tour from Lyon, 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 👇
High speed train (other)
≈ 2h00
Eurostar
≈ 2h21
High speed train (other)
≈ 4h20
train
≈ 3h29
train
≈ 2h36
Stagecoach Scotland
≈ 1h02
Ferry
≈ 00h30
train
≈ 1h22
train
≈ 3h59
train
≈ 00h58
train
≈ 00h54
Avanti West Coast
≈ 5h00
Eurostar
≈ 2h18
TGV Inoui
≈ 1h56
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.
And the good news is that if you're a member of Club HOURRAIL!, you can enjoy an exclusive discount on your Eurostar tickets (25% off)!
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).
Our tips for the road :
And the good news is that if you're part of the Club HOURRAIL! you can take advantage of an exclusive discount on your Eurostar tickets (25% off)!