Top 15 Rail Day Trips in London

1.South Downs White Cliffs Day Trip with Train Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,441 reviews · 9.5 hours · from $120Our pick

Escape London for Devil’s Dyke, Beachy Head, and the Seven Sisters on a guided South Downs day trip with train tickets included.

“We had a wonderful day in Brighton. The Seven Sisters Cliffside were beautiful. The sheep and ponies were adorable and fun to see across the countryside. We were fortunate to have a clear day to visit this part of England. The lunch at Middle Farm was delicious. Our guide Adam was amazing and shared a lot of interesting information throughout the tour.”

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

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

See Devil’s Dyke, Beachy Head, and Seven Sisters on a small-group day trip from London with trains, minivan, and local guides included.

“One of the best tours our family has done in the past 10 years. Well managed and both guides were extremely helpful and knowledgeable.”

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3.Warner Bros. Studio Tour and Morning Train Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 176 reviews · from $130

Visit Harry Potter film sets at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London with easy train travel from Euston and a flexible return.

“Pretty straight forward. We bought the entry ticket with transportation. We stayed in soho so from there we went to the eustion station and took the trolley to Watford junction. From there as soon as you leave watford station you’ll see the line for the Harry Potter shuttle. Came within 10 mins and took us to the studio. When coming back you’ll take the same shuttle that dropped you off back to that same pick up station next to watford junction. You’ll then take the trolly back to eustion. Definitely recommend if you love Harry Potter and not sure how to get there on your own.Read more”

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4.Welcome to Paris Day Trip from London via Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 124 reviews · from $420

Review of a London to Paris day trip by high-speed train, with a guided city tour, Seine cruise, Eiffel Tower stop, and free time.

“We had such a great time on our day trip to Paris! Our guide, Anna, was fantastic! She was incredibly friendly and engaging. Anna gave us so much information about Paris. We had a wonderful time!”

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

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

Take Eurostar from London to Paris, then explore by hop-on hop-off bus with a flexible day in the French capital.

“The train ride to Paris was wonderful. I got the Metro pass, and had no problem going to the sites that I wanted to go do. The problem started when I went to go back to England. I had 6 hours before the train left, but could not get on an earlier train. And Eurostar had no waiting area that was heated, before you checked in, and wouldn't let me check in for 4 hours. I wound up with a cold, and was unable to take two more of my tours because of it.”

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

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

Review of the London to Paris day trip by Eurostar, panoramic bus, Seine cruise, and free time, with practical tips on timing, value, and what to expect.

“The guide was lovely. However the bus did not have a microphone, the seats were stained and cramped. We were sitting in the back of the bus, on the engine, and did not clearly hear instructions and the tour.”

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7.Lake District – Rail Tour from London with Cream Tea and Cruise

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

Review of the Lake District rail tour from London, with Windermere cruise, Hawkshead, Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top, and cream tea.

“The Lake District is beautiful and a few days there would be fun. But if you do not have that time this tour is a great way to see it. It is very doable in a day. The guide was very nice and full of fun interesting information. I would recommed this tour.”

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

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

Review of a three-day rail trip from London to Edinburgh, with castle entry, city sightseeing, Loch Ness, the Highlands, hotels, and practical tips.

“The person that arranged our rail trip did not give us accurate or adequate information regarding how to get to our hotel from the train station. We had upgraded our train trip to first class to make sure we had a reserved seat and had that on the trip to Edinburgh but they had not arranged for reserved seat on the way back so we ended up having to jockey for an available seat. It was really an uncomfortable situation. Accommodations were nothing special but comfortable and adequate. The best part of the trip was our trip to the Highlands - our guide was Duncan and he did a very…”

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

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

Spend two days following The Beatles from London to Liverpool by train, with a hotel stay, Cavern Club, Beatles Story, and guided tour.

“The Magical Mystery Tour, the Beatle Story, the Cavern Club, the Hard Days Night Hotel were all great. However, I never received any instructions beforehand of where to go, what to do, how to get the train tickets. That was horrible. I kept trying to contact you. All failed. The woman at the train stations Information Booth, finally got through to you, 10 minutes before train time. I was totally stressed out. I sure would like to know what went wrong. Gary [email protected]”

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10.Warwick Castle Including Return Train Tickets from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 8 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $104Best value

Explore 1,100 years of English history at Warwick Castle with return trains from London, flexible timing, gardens, shows, and free Wi-Fi.

“Plan this trip for yourself. The point of going through a travel agency is convenience- which is what I wanted with our family of five. Instead, I paid money for extra complications. No one met us at the designated meeting point- which meant we missed the first train. When I called, there was no apology- only said the would send tickets and welcome letter by email. They sent train tickets. I had to contact them for instructions in the welcome letter. They sent that. Then I had to contact them for the castle tickets. They sent those then. This process left us waiting in a freezing train station for over…”

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11.Vintage Bus Wine Tour with Return Train Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 7 reviews · 8 hours · from $214

Ride a 1960s Routemaster from Brighton to two Sussex vineyards for eight English wine tastings, a local lunch, and return rail travel from London.

“we had a very enjoyable day- unfortunately due to some transport difficulties we had a nerve wracking journey at the start - but once we arrived all was well. The two visits were very informative and the wine was delicious and varied. the pace of the trip was good, allowing time to enjoy both visits- we just thought that the lunch was limited and the food, especially the cheese, ran out quickly.”

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12.The North York Moors with Steam Train to Whitby

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 6 reviews · 13.5 hours · from $308

Review of a 13.5-hour London tour to the North York Moors, including a steam train to Whitby, Goathland, Helmsley, and Byland Abbey.

“Yo compré para visitar York . No está clara la información cuando se compra. Recorrimos 2 lugares lindos y después horas recorriendo campo Muy aburrido y muy largo . Espero tener un ratito antes de subirme al tren a Londres para ver un poco de York ! Qué es lo que vine a ver .”

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13.Windsor Castle Full Day Guided Tour By Train

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 7 hours · from $290

Visit Windsor Castle and St. George’s Chapel, walk through Eton, and ride the train from London with a small English-speaking group.

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

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

Explore royal London, Whitehall, and Windsor Castle by train on a private 9.5-hour tour with a guide, castle entry, and return rail fare.

“Dewi was an awesome guide and made our experience memorable! He has a wealth of knowledge and is a great story teller. Thanks for a wonderful day!!!”

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15.Departure Transfer: London Hotels to London Train Stations

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $108

Review of London hotel to train station transfer: private chauffeur, luggage help, vehicle limits, price, timing, and cancellation terms.

“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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