The 9 Best Train Journeys in England

1.Seven Sisters & South Downs Tour with Train Tickets Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 672 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $117Our pick

Travel from London Bridge to Brighton by included train, then explore Devil’s Dyke, Middle Farm, Beachy Head, and Seven Sisters Country Park by minivan. Guides such as Paul, Kevin, Anton, and Adam bring local stories to the day, with walks, views, water, and tea or coffee included.

“Very good tour. Everything went very well and smooth. All on time. Great outdoor green area. Anton the guide was fabulous! Very professional, knowledgeable, informative, funny, drove peacefully, and took care of us and led the took calmly and pleasantly. The seven sisters cliffs are remarkable and you get to see them from 3-4 directions. Lunchtime was nice as well at a local farm place. Highly recommended.”

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2.Paris Explorer Rail Tour from London with Paris Sightseeing Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 111 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $353

Travel independently from London to Paris on a reserved-seat Eurostar, then use a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus to see major sights such as the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre-Dame, and Sacré-Cœur before returning by train.

“way better than booking with eurostar direct. Had a great day trip”

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3.Guided Paris Day Trip from London by Train with Seine Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 103 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $428

Travel from St Pancras to Paris by reserved Eurostar seat, then see the city by coach and Seine boat. Guides such as Anna and David keep the tight schedule moving. You’ll pass major sights, cruise for an hour, and get free time before returning from Gare du Nord.

“It was a delightful experience. We took a day trip from London to Paris. The experience included a bus tour of the ciy, a river cruise, and shopping in Paris.”

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4.Rail Tour from London with Cream Tea and Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 75 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $460

Travel from London Euston to Oxenholme by reserved train, then explore the Lake District by minivan with a local guide. You’ll see Windermere, Hawkshead, Tarn Hows, and, in the warmer months, Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top and a lake cruise. Peter and other guides lead the small group.

“Our tour guide, Peter Fox, could not have been more pleasant and enjoyable.”

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5.Edinburgh, Loch Ness, The Highlands from London – 3 Day Rail Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 40 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $1,235

Travel from London to Edinburgh by reserved-seat train, explore the city with a 24-hour sightseeing bus ticket and Edinburgh Castle entry, then take a guided Highlands trip to Loch Ness, Glencoe, Ben Nevis, Inverness, and the Cairngorms. Days 1 and 3 are independent.

“Hotel was very close to railway station & bus stops for hop on hop off. Wish we had had more time. Weather was beautiful.”

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6.Liverpool and The Beatles 2 Day Rail Tour from London with Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $630

Travel from London Euston to Liverpool by reserved train, stay at the Beatles-themed Hard Days Night Hotel, tour Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields with a live guide, visit The Beatles Story, and enter the Cavern Club. The trip is mostly independent apart from the guided coach tour.

“El viaje ha sido una experiencia sorprendente e inesperada por espectacular. Liverpool es único, si te gusta la música es tu sitio. La excursión es perfecta, todo bien organizado y correctisimo. El hotel A Hard day’s Night es espectacular, el desayuno de buffet muy bueno. Los viajes en tren muy bien y las dos excursiones también. El museo nos encantó, tiene mucha información y está bien recreado y el tour en bus dura 2 horas y recorre todos los lugares emblemáticos de los Beatles. Como posibilidad de mejora, diría que una de las dos excursiones, entiendo que la del Museo de los Beatles, debería estar abierta en horario para poder…”

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7.Private Westminster, Whitehall, and Windsor Castle Tour by Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $393

Spend about 9.5 hours with a private English-speaking guide exploring Piccadilly, royal Whitehall, Westminster, and Windsor Castle. Walk through London’s royal and political center, watch part of the Changing of the Guard, then take an included train to Windsor for roughly three hours inside the castle complex.

“Michael was a fabulous, well informed tour guide. Prompt, courteous, friendly. We have traveled all 7 continents, and Michael was easily one of our top 3 guides ever. A+++++++”

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8.Departure Transfer: London Hotels to London Train Stations

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $108Best value

Meet a chauffeur at your London hotel, get help with your luggage, and ride privately to any London railway station. The service lasts about 30 minutes and includes a name-sign greeting, sanitized vehicle, hand sanitizer, and a mobile ticket. Confirm your vehicle size if carrying large bags.

“Daniel was superb!!! Professional and helpful all the way!! He was savvy with navigating traffic and giving helpful tips on the rest of our travel”

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9.Arrival Transfer: London Train Stations to London Hotels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $109

Meet a professionally trained driver at your London railway station, then ride in a private luxury vehicle to your hotel. Your driver carries luggage, provides hand sanitizer, and waits up to 20 minutes if your train runs late. The service operates around the clock.

“Very friendly driver who took care of my 81 year old mom as if she was his mom. Talked with her and answered of her questions while ridding in the front seat.”

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