Paris
Paris
Paris
London
Fort William
Fort William
Fort William
Mallaig
Mallaig
Mallaig
Fort William
Fort William
Fort William
Glasgow
Glasgow
Stirling
Stirling
Inverness
Inverness
Inverness
Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Leuchars
St Andrews
St Andrews
Leuchars
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
London
Paris
Paris
Paris
🌎 Countries crossed
France, United Kingdom, Scotland
🕔 Travel time
15 days
🌱 Carbon footprint
≈ 4 times
less than with acar
With 2 passengers
💼 Journey type
Culture, Party, Country side
15-day tour of Scotland by train from Lyon
Have you got two weeks 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 Dundee, Aberdeen, Inverness and Fort William! An unforgettable journey of wild landscapes and cultural visits. Follow the guide 👇
(And to discover the same tour from other French cities, check out our guide to Scotland!)
Lyon, FranceParis, France
High speed train
(≈ 2h00)
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Paris, FranceLondon, United Kingdom
High speed train
(≈ 2h21)
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London, United KingdomFort William, Scotland
Night train
(≈ 12h45)
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Fort William, ScotlandMallaig, Scotland
Regional train
(≈ 1h30)
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Mallaig, ScotlandFort William, Scotland
Regional train
(≈ 1h22)
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Fort William, ScotlandGlasgow, Scotland
Regional train
(≈ 3h59)
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Glasgow, ScotlandStirling, Scotland
Regional train
(≈ 00h28)
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Stirling, ScotlandInverness, Scotland
Regional train
(≈ 3h13)
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Inverness, ScotlandAberdeen, Scotland
Regional train
(≈ 2h17)
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Aberdeen, ScotlandDundee, Scotland
Regional train
(≈ 1h11)
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Dundee, ScotlandLeuchars, Scotland
Regional train
(≈ 00h12)
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Leuchars, ScotlandSt Andrews, Scotland
Day bus
(≈ 00h12)
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St Andrews, ScotlandLeuchars, Scotland
Day bus
(≈ 00h11)
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Leuchars, ScotlandEdinburgh, Scotland
Regional train
(≈ 1h13)
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Edinburgh, ScotlandLondon, United Kingdom
Night train
(≈ 7h45)
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London, United KingdomParis, France
High speed train
(≈ 2h18)
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Paris, FranceLyon, France
High speed train
(≈ 1h56)
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Map
Detailed itinerary
The trip lasts 15 days and includes 17 steps.
Lyon - Paris
The step from Lyon to Paris lasts 2h00. You'll travel in a high speed train.
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.
The step from Paris to London lasts 2h21. You'll travel in a Eurostar.
On board, you'll have access to: Wi-Fi.
London - Fort William
The step from London to Fort William lasts 12h45. You'll travel in a Caledonian Sleeper.
Fort William - Mallaig
The step from Fort William to Mallaig lasts 1h30. You'll travel in a train operated by ScotRail.
Mallaig - Fort William
The step from Mallaig to Fort William lasts 1h22. You'll travel in a train operated by ScotRail.
Fort William - Glasgow
The step from Fort William to Glasgow lasts 3h59. You'll travel in a train operated by ScotRail.
Glasgow - Stirling
The step from Glasgow to Stirling lasts 00h28. You'll travel in a train operated by ScotRail.
Stirling - Inverness
The step from Stirling to Inverness lasts 3h13. You'll travel in a train operated by ScotRail.
Inverness - Aberdeen
The step from Inverness to Aberdeen lasts 2h17. You'll travel in a train operated by ScotRail.
Aberdeen - Dundee
The step from Aberdeen to Dundee lasts 1h11. You'll travel in a train operated by ScotRail.
Dundee - Leuchars
The step from Dundee to Leuchars lasts 00h12. You'll travel in a train operated by ScotRail.
Leuchars - St Andrews
The step from Leuchars to St Andrews lasts 00h12. You'll travel in a bus operated by Citram Pyrénnées - transports Nouvelle Aquitaine .
St Andrews - Leuchars
The step from St Andrews to Leuchars lasts 00h11. You'll travel in a bus operated by Citram Pyrénnées - transports Nouvelle Aquitaine .
Leuchars - Edinburgh
The step from Leuchars to Edinburgh lasts 1h13. You'll travel in a train operated by ScotRail.
Edinburgh - London
The step from Edinburgh to London lasts 7h45. You'll travel in a Caledonian Sleeper.
London - Paris
The step from London to Paris lasts 2h18. You'll travel in a Eurostar.
Paris - Lyon
The step from Paris to Lyon lasts 1h56. You'll travel in a TGV Inoui operated by SNCF Voyageurs.
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