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Back to EpisodesLondon to Edinburgh by train: How to plan & make the most of your journey
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In episode 26 of the UK Travel Planning podcast, we discuss the various train routes available between London and Edinburgh.
Learn about the various options you have to travel by train between London and Edinburgh plus suggested places to stop off along the way.
We share how it is possible to spend a few hours in York (plus what to do with luggage) and what you can do and see in the city. Durham and Newcastle are also discussed as possible places to alight the train for a few hours before continuing to Edinburgh.
We share some tips about what to look out for along the route north of Durham and also where to sit on the train for the best views of the Northumberland Coast.
Various ticket and pass options are discussed including the BritRail pass and Global Eurail Pass.
Train route options back to London are covered too including which major cities through which each route passes. Learn about the various trains that operate on these lines including the Caledonian Sleeper Service and Lumo service.
For further information and the full show notes for this episode visit https://uktravelplanning.com/episode-26/
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