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5-day template
Edinburgh and York by rail
Scotland's capital and the walled city of York, linked by one main-line rail route.
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- Where
- Edinburgh, York
- Suits
- Rail travellers, History lovers, Couples
- Season
- Spring and early autumn avoid the heaviest crowds in both cities; Edinburgh is busiest in August.
- Pace
- Relaxed. Two bases, one long rail leg, and two or three stops a day.
- No step-free information for these 20 stops
- No stops marked family-friendly in our guides
How this was chosen. Taken from our itinerary of the same name. Journey times between cities are on the itinerary page, where an official source gives them.
Step-free and family flags come only from data we hold (OpenStreetMap contributors or the venue's own access page) and are not a full access check. Contact each venue before you go.
Day by day
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Day 1 · Edinburgh
Castle and Royal Mile
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Edinburgh Castle
Book ahead if you can.
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The Scotch Whisky Experience
At the castle end of the Royal Mile.
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St Giles' Cathedral
Further down the Royal Mile.
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Writers' Museum
A museum about Burns, Scott and Stevenson.
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Day 2 · Edinburgh
Holyrood and the hills
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Palace of Holyroodhouse
The royal palace at the foot of the Royal Mile.
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Holyrood Park
Open parkland.
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Arthur's Seat
Allow time and sturdy shoes.
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Calton Hill
A viewpoint for the evening.
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Day 3 · Edinburgh
New Town and Leith
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Scott Monument
A monument with viewing platforms.
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Outside the centre; check the bus or walking time.
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Royal Yacht Britannia
On the Leith waterfront.
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Port of Leith Distillery
A distillery in Leith.
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Day 4 · York
Arrive in York: the Minster and the Shambles
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York Minster
Start at the cathedral.
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The Shambles
A famous old street.
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York's Chocolate Story
Close to the Shambles.
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JORVIK Viking Centre
Check the official site for tickets.
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Day 5 · York
Walls, castle and railway
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Clifford's Tower
A castle keep on a mound.
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York Castle Museum
Next to the tower.
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National Railway Museum
A good fit for a rail trip.
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York Museum Gardens
Wind down by the abbey ruins.
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Opening hours, prices and tickets change: check each official site. This template is independent and unofficial. Travel between places is not planned here: check National Rail.