8 Days Railtrip from London to Edinburgh Itinerary

Begin your day with breakfast at Regency Café, known for its hearty English breakfasts. Visit Buckingham Palace to witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony.

Have lunch at The Ivy, a renowned British restaurant. Then explore the British Museum, home to millions of works from all over the world.

Enjoy dinner at Sketch Lecture Room & Library, a Michelin-starred restaurant. Conclude your day with a West End show in London's famous theatre district.

Take an early train from London to York. Start your day with breakfast at Bettys Café Tea Rooms, famous for its teas and pastries. Visit York Minster, one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Northern Europe.

For lunch, head to The Star Inn The City by Lendal Bridge offering stunning riverside views. Spend your afternoon exploring The Shambles, a historic street lined with timber-framed buildings dating back to medieval times.

Dine at Skosh for innovative small plates in a cozy setting. Take an evening ghost tour through York's haunted streets for some spooky fun.

Travel by train from York to Manchester. Begin with breakfast at Federal Café Bar known for its Australian-inspired brunches. Visit the Manchester Art Gallery showcasing fine art collections.

Lunch at Hawksmoor Manchester for delicious steaks and seafood dishes. Explore John Rylands Library, an architectural masterpiece housing rare books and manuscripts.

Dine at Tattu Manchester offering contemporary Chinese cuisine in a stylish setting. Experience Manchester's vibrant nightlife by visiting some local bars.

Catch an early train from Manchester to Liverpool. Start your day with breakfast at Moose Coffee known for its American-Canadian inspired menu. Visit The Beatles Story museum dedicated to Liverpool's most famous band.

Have lunch at Mowgli Street Food serving Indian street food delights. Explore Albert Dock including Tate Liverpool and Merseyside Maritime Museum.

Enjoy dinner at Panoramic 34 offering stunning views over Liverpool’s skyline while dining on modern British cuisine.

Take a morning train from Liverpool to Chester. Begin with breakfast at Jaunty Goat Coffee known for its artisanal coffee and pastries before visiting Chester Cathedral.

Lunch at The Botanist Chester featuring botanical cocktails and hearty meals followed by exploring Chester Roman Amphitheatre.

Dine at Upstairs At The Grill offering prime cuts of meat cooked over charcoal grill then take an evening stroll along Chester’s ancient city walls.

Travel by train from Chester towards Lake District via Windermere station then have breakfast overlooking lake views from Bluebird Café.

The Drunken Duck Inn serves delightful local dishes perfect after hiking around picturesque landscapes like Grasmere village or Ambleside town.

Old Stamp House Restaurant offers exquisite Cumbrian cuisine making it ideal spot before resting overnight nearby.

Catch early morning train heading northwards reaching Edinburgh starting off hearty Scottish breakfast served within charming surroundings found inside Elephant House café.

The Witchery By Castle provides atmospheric dining experience amidst gothic interiors located close-by Edinburgh Castle perfect base exploring Royal Mile thereafter enjoying panoramic cityscape vistas atop Arthur’s Seat hilltop parkland area.

Dome Restaurant concludes memorable journey serving delectable Scottish fare under opulent Georgian architecture completing wonderful rail trip adventure across United Kingdom.