DEPARTING FROM

  • London Euston,
  • Watford Junction,
  • Milton Keynes Central,
  • Nuneaton,
  • Crewe

As opposed to walking or taking the Underground between the two stations, we offer the opportunity to sit back and enjoy the delights of both the West Coast and East Coast Main Lines. The train will be worked throughout by Class 87 87002 Royal Sovereign. 87002 was an everyday sight on the West Coast Main Line for many years until replaced by the Pendolinos introduced under Virgin Trains. Its operation on the East Coast Man Line, however, has been few and far between over the years. GBRf having last used 87002 on Caledonian Sleeper diversions.

The route will take us from London Euston via Rugby, Nuneaton, Crewe, Carlisle, Carstairs (South Jn) and Haymarket. Offering views of the Northern Fells once north of Oxenholme On arrival at Edinburgh Waverley there will be a break of around 2 hours or so to stretch your legs and take in some of the sights of the capital of Scotland.

Departing Edinburgh, the route takes us over the Royal Border Bridge at Berwick upon Tweed, through Northumberland to Newcastle. Crossing the King Edward Bridge, we continue south through Durham, Darlington, York, Doncaster, Grantham and Peterborough before arriving back at London Kings Cross. This is a journey of circa 800miles by rail as opposed to circa 800m by walking or Underground.

Intercity | The Capital’s Scot - Friday 10 January 2025

SOMETHING TO SUIT EVERYONE

CLASSES OF TRAVEL


Intercity | First Class

First Class   (non-dining) 

FROM £139

Seating at a guaranteed window table for two available at a supplement of £25 per person.

Reserved seating is arranged at tables of 4 or tables of 2 with additional legroom, wide seats, and panoramic windows. A buffet bar is available for the purchase of hot & cold beverages, light refreshments, and alcoholic drinks.

TRAVEL TIMINGS*

Boarding Stations

The following pick-up and set-down stations are available on this journey

STATIONDEPARTSRETURNS
London Euston 07.15 N/A
London Kings Cross N/A 20.15
Watford Junction 07.35 N/A
Potters Bar N/A 19.55
Milton Keynes Central 07.55 N/A
St Neots N/A 19.30
Nuneaton 08.30 N/A
Peterborough N/A 19.15
Crewe 09.15 N/A
York N/A 18.15
Destinations

The following destination stations are available on this journey

STATIONARRIVESDEPARTS
Edinburgh 12.30 15.10

PLEASE NOTE *
All timings shown above are approximate and may be subject to change.

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