Northumbrian Adventure & Edinburgh | Rail Holiday
6 days
6 DAYS | HALF BOARD | BY RAIL
NEW FOR 2025Our tour is based in the spectacular county of Northumberland, in the vibrant city of Newcastle, set on the banks of the River Tyne. Our holiday excursions take in the Northumbrian coastline, a superb day trip by train to Edinburgh and a visit to magnificent Durham Cathedral.
What's Included:
- Tour Manager Escorted
- Return train journeys from London Kings Cross
- Half board accommodation
- Explore the Northumbrian Coast, Holy Island and Bamburgh
- Journey to Edinburgh, with hop on hop off bus ticket
- Free time in Newcastle (including Toon Tour bus ticket)
- Durham Cathedral Tour and River Cruise
TRAIN TIMES
Times (in local time) are as follows, but are subject to change:
Depart: London King’s Cross: 12.18 Return: London King’s Cross: 13.44
UPGRADE OPTIONS
First Class King’s Cross to Newcastle return supplement - £150
JOIN AT HOTEL
Make your own way to/from Newcastle and save £120 per person
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
What is Included
What's Included:- Tour Manager Escorted
- Return train journeys from London Kings Cross
- Half board accommodation
- Explore the Northumbrian Coast, Holy Island and Bamburgh
- Journey to Edinburgh, with hop on hop off bus ticket
- Free time in Newcastle (including Toon Tour bus ticket)
- Durham Cathedral Tour and River Cruise
Highlights
Northumbrian Coast, Holy Island, Bamburgh, Edinburgh, Newcastle and Toon Tour Bus Ticket, Durham Cathedral, Durham River Cruise,Excursions
YOUR ITINERARYDay 1: Travel by train from London Kings Cross to Newcastle.
Day 2: Exploring the Northumbrian Coast, Holy Island and Bamburgh.
Day 3: By train to Edinburgh, including a hop on hop off bus ticket.
Day 4: At leisure in Newcastle, including a Toon Tour bus ticket.
Day 5: By train to Durham, including a cathedral tour and river cruise.
Day 6: Returning home by train from Newcastle back to London Kings Cross.
Rail Holidays
Discover a whole new world of holiday adventures by rail with Grand UK Holidays!Nothing quite beats the thrill of a train journey – that sense of occasion just doesn’t happen in quite the same way with any other form of transport. Jump aboard, it’s the easy and effortless way to join your holiday, and for your enjoyment and reassurance is escorted by a Grand UK Tour Manager throughout. And at your destination a whole host of interesting trips, visits and excursions await.
It’s the most leisurely way to explore the UK!
Escorted Travel
Our Drivers and Tour Managers
They are simply the best in the business
Every one of our coach holidays includes the services of a coach driver and is always fully escorted by a knowledgeable Tour Manager, they are on hand every day and night and stay in the same hotel to ensure your holiday is stress-free.
Our Tour Managers are there purely for your extra comfort and enjoyment, from organising activities to breaking the ice and helping you all make the most of your holiday.
We hand-pick these extra special people because of their passion for people and places; they are the heartbeat of our coach holidays, a smiling face, a helping hand and always a listening ear and have the ability to turn a great time into a truly magical and memorable holiday experience.
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Everything Included - Rail
- All rail travel in standard class
- The services of the Grand UK Tour Manager
- Hotel accommodation as stated with dinner, bed and breakfast from dinner on the day of arrival to breakfast on the day of departure
- Excursions/itinerary admissions and local transfers as stated as stated
Accommodation
Royal Station Hotel
ROYAL STATION HOTEL, NEWCASTLE
This historic Grade 1 listed building is just a few minutes’ walk from the train and metro station and ideally placed to explore the city.
FACILITIES
Restaurant
Bar
Free Wifi available
Comfortable Bedrooms
Tea & Coffee Facilities
TV in room
Indoor Swimming Pool
Spa Facilities
Fitness Centre
Lift