The 15 Best London Train Tours

1.Paris by Rail with Sightseeing Bus and River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 578 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $387Our pick

Travel from London to Paris by reserved-seat Eurostar, then see the Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Notre-Dame, and Sacré-Cœur by sightseeing bus and Seine cruise. Choose standard or upgraded rail service. Some departures include a guide, while independent options let you set your own pace.

“This experience was exactly what I was hoping for! I booked the guided tour, as I was traveling alone and this was my first time to Paris. It’s a great way to manage how you will get from place to place, ensure you will see the top sights of Paris without wondering why they were created or how you will get to the next point of interest, and also ensure your safety by avoiding being a lone target for anyone who may wish you danger. My goal was to see the main sights of Paris, and we saw everything on my list and then some. Carol, our guide, was impressively…”

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2.Postal Museum Entry Ticket and Underground Rail Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 363 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $24Best value

Explore the Postal Museum, see the Penny Black and historic postal weapons, then ride a miniature train through London’s former Mail Rail tunnels. Allow more than the listed 1.5 hours if you want time for the interactive exhibits, sorting games, and café.

“The rail ride explaining the history of the postal system.”

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3.Edinburgh Rail Trip from London with Castle entry and Hop-on Hop-off bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 227 reviews · 16 hours (approx.) · from $329

Take an unescorted day trip from London King’s Cross to Edinburgh by reserved-seat train. Use the city sightseeing bus, enter Edinburgh Castle, and explore the Royal Mile at your own pace. You get roughly six hours in Edinburgh, so plan your stops carefully and expect plenty of walking.

“Great experience. Easy to transfer using the Underground to get to Kings Cross Station. Hop on Hop Off bus had all the stops required to see Edinburgh and its castle. Train ride was comfortable. Able to see much of England’s country & costal side.”

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4.Welcome to Paris Day Trip from London via Train

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at St Pancras and ride the high-speed train to Paris. You’ll see the Opera House, Champs-Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, and Notre Dame from a panoramic tour, cruise the Seine for an hour, then explore on your own before returning to London.

“Even though it was raining in paris the tour guide and driver were great. We had opted for free time on our own and were able to join the lunch cruise with our guides help. Enjoyable all around.”

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

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

Travel from St Pancras to Paris by reserved-seat Eurostar, then explore independently with a Paris sightseeing bus ticket. You get no guide or Metro pass, so plan your route carefully. The day runs from early morning until late evening and suits confident first-time visitors.

“Much less expensive to go through Viator than through Eurostar direct. The metro pass ended up being quite helpful as well. Make sure to not be late the gates STRICTLY close 30 minutes prior to travel time. Our fault, but we ended up missing the train and had to pay 30 pounds per ticket to change to the following train. Make sure you're through the gate on time!”

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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

Meet Premium Tours at St Pancras, ride Eurostar to Paris, then see the Opéra, Louvre, Champs-Elysées, Arc de Triomphe, Moulin Rouge, and Eiffel Tower area by coach. A one-hour Seine cruise follows, with free time for lunch, museums, shopping, or a self-guided walk before the evening train home.

“Transportation arrangements were timely and accurate. Our guide David, gave a lively retelling of France's history while ensuring our group was aware of many notable sights, locations and accessibility.”

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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

Take a reserved train from London Euston to Oxenholme, then explore the Lake District by minivan with a local guide. See Lake Windermere, Hawkshead, Tarn Hows, and Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top, with a cruise from April to October and cream tea included.

“Booked first class rail on Saturday. Breakfast -sandwich??, dinner Muffin and cup of tea, no wine??. Comment from Virgin train staff - first class is 'rusbbish' on the weekends' At least in first class we were away from the drunks in stanard class.This train is the London to Glasgow and return so shall we say a wide range of travellers As for the tour - Mountain Goat Tours, Peter our guide was execellent, very knowledgable, took us to all the key locations, lake cruise was good. Would recommend Mountain Goat tour, suggest do first class rail but not on weekends.”

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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

Travel by reserved train from London to Edinburgh, tour Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile, then join a guided Highland bus day to Loch Ness, Inverness, Cairngorms, Ben Nevis, and Glencoe. Guides have included Owen, Duncan, Heather, Rich, and Katryn. Two hotel nights and breakfasts are included.

“I would have given it 5 stars but the Waverly Hotel in Edinburgh only had one elevator which wasn't working and my wife and I who have bad knees had to walk up and down 5 flights of stairs to get tlo our room. The Highlands Tour guide who went by the name of Sandy was fantastic. sandy gave us a 5 star tour of the Scottish highlands and Loch Ness.”

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9.Paris by Rail – Sightseeing Bus and Eiffel Tower Champagne Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 18 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $562

Travel from London to Paris by reserved Eurostar, then see the city by sightseeing bus, Seine cruise, and guided transfers. The day includes a three-course champagne lunch at the Eiffel Tower, views of the Arc de Triomphe and Champs-Élysées, and a short stop at Sacré-Cœur. Guide Peter has been praised for his calm, helpful service.

“I enjoyed getting to know the people on the tour as we were able to make great connections and enhance our experience together.”

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10.Paris by Rail with Sightseeing Bus and River Seine Lunch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $493

Start at London St Pancras and reach Paris by reserved-seat Eurostar. A guide meets you in Paris, then you combine a 3-course Seine lunch cruise, sightseeing bus, Eiffel Tower photo stop, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées, Place de la Concorde, and Sacré-Cœur before returning by train.

“Tour guide was excellent . The cruise and meal were very enjoyable. Bus very comfortable. Nice to have such a good driver in the hectic Paris traffic.”

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11.London to Dublin by Ferry and Rail

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,141

Travel from London Euston to Dublin by train and Irish Ferries’ Ulysses, then enjoy three hotel nights, breakfasts, and a 48-hour Hop-On-Hop-Off bus ticket. A Railtours Ireland host helps at both ports, while you set your own Dublin schedule.

“Excellent short excursion from London! Ride on the 50,000 tons Irish Ferry Ulysses alone is worth the trip. Dublin hop-on-hop-off bus is a great way to see the city. Gunness store house is a must visit stop. Walking tour is great and is free with bus ticket. Only draw back is the train ride from London to Holyhead - little too long and crowded. Train seats are not so comfortable comparing to Asia's modern trains.”

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12.Paris by Rail with Sightseeing Bus and Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 12 reviews · 15 hours · from $371

Travel independently from London to Paris by reserved-seat Eurostar, then use a hop-on hop-off bus and a one-hour Seine cruise to reach major sights. You get Wi-Fi on the train, flexible sightseeing, and an information pack, but you must manage your own Paris transport and return to Gare du Nord on time.

“The tour was good but where we were not dropped off where we got on. And even though the driver gave us directions to a regular bus stop, those buses did not pass by the train station. That meant we had to take a cab, which cost €40.00 The four company should have told us that we had to make our own way back to the train station. If we did not get a cab we would have missed the train back to London.”

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13.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, then follow Beatles landmarks with a live Magical Mystery guide. You’ll visit Penny Lane, Strawberry Fields, The Beatles Story, the Cavern Club, and stay at the 4-star Hard Days Night Hotel. The tour is mostly independent apart from the guided bus tour.

“Very fun. Charlie was an excellent tour guide. The trip Was interesting and very knowledgeable. Would certainly recommend this trip. Hotel was very nice .”

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14.Oxford by Rail & Harry Potter Insights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 1 day · from $155

Take a direct Chiltern Railways train from Marylebone to Oxford, then join an English-speaking guide for a Harry Potter-focused walk through Oxford’s ancient colleges and filming sites. Enter the 1427 Divinity School, with New College offered as a substitute on closure dates. Return by train, with an optional Bicester Village stop.

“Tour ben organizzato, durato più di di 2 ore in centro ad Oxford. Treno semplice da prendere da Londra. La guida è stata molto brava e chiara. Non ci siamo fermati all’ outlet al ritorno”

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15.Liverpool FC Stadium & Museum Rail Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · 12 hours · from $228

Take an unescorted train trip from London Euston to Liverpool, then visit Anfield with a multimedia audio guide. See the dressing rooms, press room, dugout, player tunnel, Shankly Gates, and Liverpool FC museum before exploring the waterfront on your own.

“Im Stadion gab es erstmal Probleme, da der Code nicht erkannt wurde. Es wurde extra jemand geholt. Hat dann alles geklappt, aber macht nervös... im Nachhinein hätte ich es selbst gebucht. sehe hier keinen Vorteil es als Paket zu buchen. Man bekommt die Zeiten für den Zug, Bus vom Bahnhof zum Stadion ist nicht dabei und man macht eh alles selbständig.”

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