Edinburgh Day Trips on the Orient Express Train
Book a luxury train day trip to Edinburgh on the Northern Belle
Updated January 2010
Few know that you don't have to go to Venice or Istanbul for an Orient Express luxury train trip. The Northern Belle, the Orient Express of the North, takes day trips to Edinburgh (and from Edinburgh) from several UK cities including Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester and York.
Full listing of Orient Express Day Trips in the UK.
There are two Orient Express day trips to Edinburgh you can choose from, both similar in price (approx £290 per person). They are among the most popular UK Orient Express day trips.
Edinburgh and The Royal Yacht Britannia on the Northern Belle
Price: £295 per person
With this first itinerary, the Northern Belle takes you to Edinburgh Waverley where coaches await your arrival for the transfer to the historic port of Leith. This is the permanent home of the Royal Yacht Britannia, one of the most famous ships in the world. This luxury day trip includes a tour of the Britannia where you can explore her decks and follow the footsteps of queens, princes and princesses as well as important politicians.
This Northern Belle luxury train day trip lasts between 10 and 16 hours, depending on place of departure. The Edinburgh and the Royal Yacht Britannia Orient Express trip departs from the following locations in the UK: Birmingham, Bolton, Crewe, Derby, Doncaster, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Preston, Sheffield, Shrewsbury, Stockport, Wilmslow and York.
2009-2010 Trip Dates:
Edinburgh and the Royal Yacht Britannia Orient Express Day Trip
| Departure | Journey | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13th March 2010 | departs from Crewe, Manchester, Preston, Wilmslow | £295 | Book as Gift for One or Gift for Two |
| 1st May 2010 | departs from Bolton, Crewe, Manchester, Preston, Stockport | £295 | |
| 7th May 2010 | departs from Crewe, Liverpool, Preston, Shrewsbury | £295 | |
| 8th May 2010 | departs from Birmingham, Derby, Sheffield | £295 | |
| 12th November 2010 (Christmas Shopping) |
departs from Doncaster, Leeds, Sheffield | £295 | |
| 13th November 2010 (Christmas Shopping) |
departs from Crewe, Liverpool, Preston | £295 | |
| 27th November 2010 (Christmas Shopping) |
departs from Birmingham, Derby, Sheffield, York | £295 |
Book an Orient Express Day Trip as Gift for One or Gift for Two
(NOTE: These are open-dated gift vouchers for use on any of the Northern Belle UK Day Trips subject to availability. All timings shown are for your guidance only and may change. Confirmed timings will be supplied with your travel documents.)
2009-2010 Detailed Departure Dates and Times:
Edinburgh and the Royal Yacht Britannia Orient Express Day Trip
| From | Date | Depart Time | Return Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crewe | 13th March 2010 | 06:00 | 23:00 | £295 |
| Manchester | 13th March 2010 | 07:00 | 22:00 | £295 |
| Preston | 13th March 2010 | 07:30 | 21:30 | £295 |
| Wilmslow | 13th March 2010 | 06:30 | 22:30 | £295 |
| Bolton | 1st May 2010 | 07:30 | 22:30 | £295 |
| Crewe | 1st May 2010 | 06:00 | 00:00 | £295 |
| Manchester | 1st May 2010 | 07:00 | 23:00 | £295 |
| Preston | 1st May 2010 | 08:00 | 22:00 | £295 |
| Stockport | 1st May 2010 | 06:30 | 23:30 | £295 |
| Crewe | 7th May 2010 | 07:00 | 22:30 | £295 |
| Liverpool | 7th May 2010 | 08:00 | 21:30 | £295 |
| Preston | 7th May 2010 | 08:45 | 20:45 | £295 |
| Shrewsbury | 7th May 2010 | 06:00 | 23:30 | £295 |
| Birmingham | 8th May 2010 | 05:00 | 01:00 | £295 |
| Derby | 8th May 2010 | 06:15 | 23:45 | £295 |
| Sheffield | 8th May 2010 | 07:00 | 23:00 | £295 |
| Doncaster | 12th November 2010 | 08:00 | 21:30 | £295 |
| Leeds | 12th November 2010 | 09:00 | 20:30 | £295 |
| Sheffield | 12th November 2010 | 07:00 | 22:00 | £295 |
| Crewe | 13th November 2010 | 06:00 | 23:30 | £295 |
| Liverpool | 13th November 2010 | 07:00 | 21:30 | £295 |
| Preston | 13th November 2010 | 08:00 | 20:30 | £295 |
| Birmingham | 27th November 2010 | 05:00 | 00:00 | £295 |
| Derby | 27th November 2010 | 06:00 | 23:00 | £295 |
| Sheffield | 27th November 2010 | 06:45 | 22:00 | £295 |
| York | 27th November 2010 | 08:00 | 21:30 | £295 |
Please note: All timings shown are for your guidance only and may change. Confirmed timings will be supplied with your travel documents.
What's Included
This luxury train trip on the Orient Express of the North include Brunch with Bellini on outward journey, four course dinner with champagne and wine on return journey. Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers but remember that you will be outdoors for part of your time in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh on the Northern Belle
Price: £295 per person
This one day trip on the Northern Belle allows you to explore Edinburgh's sights, attractions, history and shops at a leisurely pace. The trip includes a Guide Friday open-top bus tour of Edinburgh City Centre. Because Edinburgh city centre is so compact, you will have plenty of time to explore the City known as 'Athens of the North' at your own pace.
This Orient Express luxury train day trip to Edinburgh lasts between 10 and 15 hours, depending on place of departure. The Edinburgh on the Northern Belle trip departs from these following locations in the UK: Chester, Crewe, Manchester, Preston, Warrington Bank Quay, Doncaster, Leeds, Wakefield, York, Crewe, Liverpool, Preston.
2009-2010 Trip Dates:
Edinburgh Orient Express Day Trip
| Departure | Journey | Price | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13th March 2010 | departs from Crewe, Manchester, Preston, Wilmslow | £295 | Book as Gift for One or Gift for Two |
| 1st May 2010 | departs from Bolton, Crewe, Manchester, Preston, Stockport | £295 | |
| 7th May 2010 | departs from Crewe, Liverpool, Preston, Shrewsbury | £295 | |
| 8th May 2010 | departs from Birmingham, Derby, Sheffield | £295 | |
| 12th November 2010 (Christmas Shopping) |
departs from Doncaster, Leeds, Sheffield | £295 | |
| 13th November 2010 (Christmas Shopping) |
departs from Crewe, Liverpool, Preston | £295 | |
| 27th November 2010 (Christmas Shopping) |
departs from Birmingham, Derby, Sheffield, York | £295 | |
| 10th December 2010 (Christmas Shopping) |
departs from Bolton, Crewe, Manchester, Preston, Stockport | £295 |
Book an Orient Express Day Trip as Gift for One or Gift for Two
(NOTE: These are open-dated gift vouchers for use on any of the Northern Belle UK Day Trips subject to availability. All timings shown are for your guidance only and may change. Confirmed timings will be supplied with your travel documents.)
2009-2010 Detailed Departure Dates and Times:
Edinburgh Orient Express Day Trip
| From | Date | Depart Time | Return Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crewe | 13th March 2010 | 06:00 | 00:00 | £295 |
| Manchester | 13th March 2010 | 07:00 | 23:00 | £295 |
| Preston | 13th March 2010 | 07:40 | 22:00 | £295 |
| Wilmslow | 13th March 2010 | 06:30 | 23:30 | £295 |
| Bolton | 1st May 2010 | 07:30 | 22:30 | £295 |
| Crewe | 1st May 2010 | 06:00 | 00:00 | £295 |
| Manchester | 1st May 2010 | 07:00 | 23:00 | £295 |
| Preston | 1st May 2010 | 08:00 | 22:00 | £295 |
| Stockport | 1st May 2010 | 06:30 | 23:30 | £295 |
| Crewe | 7th May 2010 | 08:00 | 21:30 | £295 |
| Liverpool | 7th May 2010 | 08:30 | 21:00 | £295 |
| Shrewsbury | 7th May 2010 | 07:00 | 22:30 | £295 |
| Birmingham | 8th May 2010 | 05:00 | 01:00 | £295 |
| Derby | 8th May 2010 | 06:15 | 23:45 | £295 |
| Sheffield | 8th May 2010 | 07:00 | 23:00 | £295 |
| Doncaster | 12th November 2010 | 08:00 | 21:30 | £295 |
| Leeds | 12th November 2010 | 09:00 | 20:30 | £295 |
| Sheffield | 12th November 2010 | 07:00 | 22:00 | £295 |
| Crewe | 13th November 2010 | 06:00 | 23:30 | £295 |
| Liverpool | 13th November 2010 | 07:00 | 22:30 | £295 |
| Preston | 13th November 2010 | 08:00 | 21:30 | £295 |
| Birmingham | 27th November 2010 | 05:00 | 00:00 | £295 |
| Derby | 27th November 2010 | 06:00 | 23:00 | £295 |
| Sheffield | 27th November 2010 | 06:45 | 22:00 | £295 |
| York | 27th November 2010 | 08:00 | 21:30 | £295 |
| Bolton | 18th December 2010 | 07:45 | 22:00 | £295 |
| Crewe | 18th December 2010 | 06:00 | 00:00 | £295 |
| Manchester | 18th December 2010 | 07:15 | 23:00 | £295 |
| Preston | 18th December 2010 | 08:15 | 21:15 | £295 |
| Stockport | 18th December 2010 | 06:45 | 23:15 | £295 |
Please note: All timings shown are for your guidance only and may change. You will receive confirmed timings with your travel documents.
What's Included
This luxury train trip on the Orient Express of the North include Brunch with Bellini on outward journey, four course dinner with champagne and wine on return journey. Smart day wear is appropriate. You are asked not to wear jeans or trainers but remember that you will be outdoors for part of your time in Edinburgh.
Orient Express from Edinburgh - Web links
Edinburgh to the North with the Orient Express
Personal account of a luxury trip on the Northern Belle from Edinburgh, across the Forth Rail bridge, into Fife along the East Coast mainline.
Official Orient Express pages
- Northern Belle trip to Edinburgh's historic sights
- Northern Belle trip to visit Edinburgh's Royal Yacht Britannia
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