![]() This doesn't happen every trip, of course. The main line from London to York, Durham, Newcastle and Edinburgh, home of the Flying Scotsman, has some spectacular scenic highlights. ![]() If you book second, you might get lucky, as I have several times as follows: Once on board, if first class has several available seats, they'll announce an upgrade to first for 10GBP. When you reserve your seat you can ask for a table.įirst class is much more expensive than second. Your tickets will be waiting at the station and you can get them by plugging your confirmation number into a machine. Your best savings for either first or second class come by calling at least three weeks in advance and asking for the "super apex" fare, which can only be purchased a minimum of three weeks before you board. Food trolleys will come through second class frequently or you can bring your own food on board or go to the buffet car (Their words, I use that term loosely) and purchase sandwiches, chips, coffee, pop, cookies, etc. ![]() Second class has two kinds of seating: forward facing and several seats in each car that face each other with a table between (no difference in price). The trip takes about 4.5 hours.įirst class has tableclothes, lamps and dining service and the seats are nicely cushioned. There are normally 61 trains per day traveling from London to Edinburgh (Waverley) and tickets for this journey start from 39.54 when you book in advance. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.You'll take the Great Northern Flying Scotsman from London Kings Cross to Waverly Station in Edinburgh. It takes an average of 5h 33m to travel from London to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, over a distance of around 332 miles (534 km). We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family. ![]() Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Climbing Ben Nevis: Fort William station is only 10 minutes walk from the bottom of the tourist track up Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Britain, 4,409 feet or 1,344m. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.Ĭulture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special. Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.Ĭulture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful - and this is still in our DNA today.
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