England , Wales and Scotland Tour - 2025
26.09.25 Kolkata ( 0350 hrs - IST- Indigo) > Doha (0635 hrs)> Doha (0815 hrs)> Gatwick ✈️ (1325 hrs - GMT, Terminal N) (Rs 60,000 with return fare per person)
27.09.25 London - Big Ben>West Minster Abbey>House of Parliament - Night Halt at London
28.09.25 London (Paddington) >Bath>Cardiff>Bristol- Night Halt at London
29.09.25 London (Paddington) >Oxford>Stratford-upon-Avon & Cotswolds> Edinburgh - Night Bus to Edinburg (from London Victoria Coach Staiton)
30.09.25 Edinburg (from Edinburg Bus Station - St Andrew Square) > Walking tour - Night Halt at Edinburg
01.10.25 Edinburg > Day Tour of Scotland Tour : Explore Highlands, Glencoe, Loch Ness - Night Halt at Edinburg
02.10.25 Edinburg > Day Tour of Scotland Tour : St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife
03.10.25 Liverpool > Lake Distric tour > Liverpool - Night Halt at Liverpool
04.10.25 Liverpool>York>Liverpool - Day Tour to York - Night Bus to London
05.10.25 London>Canterbury Tour>London - Night Halt London
06.10.25 London>City tour of Baker Street, Greenwich >London - Night Halt London
07.10.25 London>Gatwick (0900) >Doha (1735) >Doha (1840) CCU (0220)
Day
1: Friday, September 26 – Arrival in London
Cheapest Option: 🚌 National Express Coach (~£10-£15)
- Time: ~1.5-2 hours (depends on traffic).
- Route: Gatwick North/South Terminal → Victoria Coach Station.
- Tickets: Book in advance for lower fares.
- Pros: Cheapest, comfortable seats, luggage storage.
https://book.nationalexpress.com
2️⃣ Budget-Friendly & Faster: 🚆 Thameslink Train (~£12-£15)
- Time: ~30-40 minutes.
- Route: Gatwick → London Bridge / Blackfriars / St. Pancras.
- Tickets: Buy online or at the station (cheaper with Railcard).
- Pros: Direct, frequent trains, cheaper than Gatwick Express.
3️⃣ Mid-Range Speed & Cost: 🚆 Southern Train (~£15-£18)
- Time: ~35-45 minutes.
- Route: Gatwick → London Victoria.
- Tickets: Slightly cheaper than Gatwick Express.
- Pros: Decent speed, more frequent than coaches.
4️⃣ Fastest but Expensive: 🚆 Gatwick Express (£20-£25)
- Time: ~30 minutes.
- Route: Non-stop Gatwick → London Victoria.
- Tickets: Book online for discounts.
- Pros: Fast, comfortable.
- Cons: Expensive!
- 14:00 – 🚆 Transfer to Central London (Paddington)
- 15:30 – 🏨 Check-in at accommodation.
- 16:00 – 🚶 Visit Notting Hill &
Portobello Market(Great for a relaxed walk & iconic sights. shuts down at 6pm)
- 18:00 – 🚶 Explore
Camden Market(Unique shops, street food, & nightlife vibes - shuts down at 6pm. So can enjoy the vibes and the eateries around the Camden Lock after 6pm and not bother about shops. Would suggest ending the day at Camden).
- 19:30 – 🍽️ Dinner in
Soho orCamden
- 21:00 – 🌇 Visit Sky Garden (Pre-book free ticket) OR London Outernet (Space Show, Free & Indoors)
- 22:30 – 🏡 Return to accommodation
Day
2: Saturday, September 27 – Walking Tour of Central London
- 08:00 – 🚶 Big Ben & Westminster Abbey (Opens at 9 AM) ; see the Houses of Parliament and walk the Westminster Bridge a bit. Then go inside the Abbey (ticketed - Visit inside for 1 hour, £27)
- 10:00 – 🚶 Walk to Buckingham Palace for Changing of the Guard (10:45 AM)
- 11:30 – ⛪ St. Paul’s Cathedral (£20) - need not enter unless absolutely want to. It’s nice but expensive. From the St. Paul’s Cathedral cross the road and walk over the Millennium Bridge to the other side. Views of Cathedral from the bridge are beautiful. See the Tate Modern and Globe Theatre from outside and then go to Borough Market.
- 12:15 – 🍽️
Lunch atBorough Market...from there walk towards more London places and then walk over the Tower Bridge - 13:30 – 🏰 Tower of London (£29.90) & Tower Bridge....worth entering. It closes at 5.30 pm.
- 15:00 – 🚶 Houses of Parliament (Outside Only) & London Eye (Optional Ride : London Eye not worth a ride and can be seen from Westminster Bridge)
- 16:00 – 🚶 Trafalgar Square → Leicester Square → Piccadilly Circus → Covent Garden (Then enter Fortnum and Mason. Then either walk through Old and New Bond Street to Oxford Street or back up to Regent Street and on towards Oxford Street)
- 18:00 – 🚶 Oxford Street
- 18: 30 - Soho (can be entered through Carnaby Street off Regent Street. See the facade of Liberty store, it’s beautiful)
- 19:30 – 🍽️ Dinner in Soho (Red Light area)
- 21:30 – 🌇 Visit The Shard ( Not worth going back towards Shard which is near London Bridge and Borough market. Will be able to see from there)
- 22:30 – 🏡 Return to accommodation.
Day 3: Sunday, September 28 – Cardiff Tour & Bath Visit
https://www.viator.com/tours/London/Cardiff-Day-Trip-from-London/d737-8754P12?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Time Activity Duration Notes 07:00 🚆 Train from London Paddington to Bath Spa ~1 hr 15 min
Great Western Railway (GWR), first train at 05:23, frequent departures
08:15 🚶 Arrive in Bath, walk to Roman Baths 10 min
Short stroll from station
08:30🏛️ Visit Roman Baths ~1 hr Entry: ~£25
09:30
🚶 Quick visit to Bath Abbey, Pump Room & Royal Crescent~1 hr Self-guided exploration
10:30🚆 Train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Central ~1 hr 5 min
Direct train, book advance for best fare
11:45 🚶 Arrive in Cardiff, start sightseeing 10 min walk from station
12:00🏰 Explore Cardiff Castle ~1 hr Rich history, Norman keep
13:00🚶 Walk to Cardiff Bay & The Senedd (Welsh Parliament) ~30 min Great waterfront views
13:45🏛️ Optional: National Museum Cardiff ~45 min Free entry, skip if short on time
14:30🍽️ Quick meal to save time ~30 min Grab a bite before heading to Bristol
15:00🚆 Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads ~50 min Book in advance (£7-£15)
15:50🚶 Arrive in Bristol, start sightseeing Short walk from station
16:00🖼️ Explore Bristol’s Street Art (Banksy Murals) OR Arnolfini Arts Centre ~1 hr Choose one
17:15🚶 Walk to Arnos Vale Cemetery (Raja Ram Mohan Roy's Tomb) ~15 min Closes at 5 PM
18:00
🚆 Train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington~1 hr 40 min Direct GWR train
21:00 - 22:00🏡 Arrive back in London, rest - Long but rewarding day!
https://www.viator.com/tours/London/Cardiff-Day-Trip-from-London/d737-8754P12?utm_source=chatgpt.com
| Time | Activity | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | 🚆 Train from London Paddington to Bath Spa | ~1 hr 15 min | Great Western Railway (GWR), first train at 05:23, frequent departures |
| 08:15 | 🚶 Arrive in Bath, walk to Roman Baths | 10 min | Short stroll from station |
08:30 | 🏛️ Visit Roman Baths | ~1 hr | Entry: ~£25 |
09:30 | 🚶 Quick visit to Bath Abbey, Pump Room & Royal Crescent | ~1 hr | Self-guided exploration |
10:30 | 🚆 Train from Bath Spa to Cardiff Central | ~1 hr 5 min | Direct train, book advance for best fare |
| 11:45 | 🚶 Arrive in Cardiff, start sightseeing | 10 min walk from station | |
12:00 | 🏰 Explore Cardiff Castle | ~1 hr | Rich history, Norman keep |
13:00 | 🚶 Walk to Cardiff Bay & The Senedd (Welsh Parliament) | ~30 min | Great waterfront views |
13:45 | 🏛️ Optional: National Museum Cardiff | ~45 min | Free entry, skip if short on time |
14:30 | 🍽️ Quick meal to save time | ~30 min | Grab a bite before heading to Bristol |
15:00 | 🚆 Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads | ~50 min | Book in advance (£7-£15) |
15:50 | 🚶 Arrive in Bristol, start sightseeing | Short walk from station | |
16:00 | 🖼️ Explore Bristol’s Street Art (Banksy Murals) OR Arnolfini Arts Centre | ~1 hr | Choose one |
17:15 | 🚶 Walk to Arnos Vale Cemetery (Raja Ram Mohan Roy's Tomb) | ~15 min | Closes at 5 PM |
18:00 | 🚆 Train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington | ~1 hr 40 min | Direct GWR train |
21:00 - 22:00 | 🏡 Arrive back in London, rest | - | Long but rewarding day! |
Day
4: Monday, September 29 – Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon & Cotswolds >Night Bus to Edinburgh from London
In order to enter the
colleges at Oxford and Cambridge, it is
necessary to purchase tickets. As it will be the start of the new academic
year, this will be a very busy time. Age theke arrange korte hobe judi kono specific
college dekhte Chai
Oxford University & Cotswolds & Windsor Castle - (Book with Rabbis Tour Co.)
07:00 – 🚆 Train from London to Oxford (~1 hour, ~£6-£15 with
advance booking).
08:00 – 🚶 Meet Kitty Jethima & Novo, quick Oxford visit
(Radcliffe Camera, Christ Church).
10:00 – 🚐 Join a Cotswolds small-group tour from Oxford (e.g.,
Cotswold Exploring / Go Cotswolds, ~£60-£80).
16:30 – 🚆 Train from Oxford to Stratford-upon-Avon (~1 hour).
17:30 – 🚶 Explore Shakespeare’s birthplace (quick visit,
optional entry ~£20).
19:00 – 🚆 Train from Stratford / Oxford to London (~2 hours).
22:00 – 🚌
Overnight National Express bus to Edinburgh
(~£20-£30, 9 hours) by Train from King’s Cross (booking via LNER website/app)
Skipping Windsor Castle – It’s expensive (£30) and
logistically difficult.
## The time taken to reach Edinburgh from London
depends on the mode of transport:
- 1.
Train (Fastest & Comfortable)
- Duration:
~4 hours 20 minutes
- Operator:
LNER (London North Eastern Railway)
- Route:
London King's Cross → Edinburgh Waverley
- Cost:
Starts from £30 (advance booking), can go up to £150+
- Frequency:
Regular departures throughout the day
- 2.
Flight (Fastest but includes airport time)
- Airports:
London Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, or Luton → Edinburgh Airport
- Cost:
£30–£150 (budget airlines like Ryanair, EasyJet, British Airways)
- Extra
Time: Travel from the airport to the city center (~30 minutes by tram
or bus)
- 3.
Bus (Cheapest but Slowest)
- Duration:
~9–10 hours
- Operators:
National Express, Megabus
- Cost:
£15–£50
# Several overnight bus services
from London to Edinburgh, primarily operated by National Express, FlixBus,
and Megabus. These services typically depart from London Victoria
Coach Station and arrive at Edinburgh Bus Station.
National Express offers
overnight journeys with the following details:
- Departure
Time: Around 11:30 PM ; Arrival Time: Approximately 7:40 AM
- Fares:
Start from £17.90 one-way
These coaches are equipped with
amenities such as power sockets, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and onboard toilets.
FlixBus also provides
overnight services with details like:
- Departure
Time: Around 11:59 PM ; Arrival
Time: Approximately 8:15 AM
- Fares:
Start from $24
FlixBus coaches offer free Wi-Fi,
power outlets, air conditioning, and toilets onboard.
Day
5: Tuesday, September 30 – Scotland : Edinburgh Walking Tour
07:00 – 🏡 Check-in & freshen up
The three tours—Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands / St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife / and Rosslyn Chapel & the Scottish Borders — cover different regions of Scotland, so there is minimal overlap.
Rosslyn Chapel kintu made famous by Dan Brown. It is very close to Edinburgh, most likely taxi koreo jao jai. St Paul’s Ba Westminster Abby dekha pore kintu kichu impressive lagbe na. Rosslyn Chapel was built over a century after the destruction of the Templar Order (jeta Dan Brown book ta connection dekhai)
Here’s how they compare:
|
Tour |
Key Destinations |
Region |
Overlap |
|
Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands |
Loch Ness, Glencoe, Ben Nevis, Great Glen, Highland
villages |
Scottish Highlands – quite dramatic |
No overlap with the other two |
|
St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife |
St Andrews, Anstruther, Falkland, East Neuk fishing
villages |
Kingdom of Fife - highlights coastal fishing villages and historic St Andrews |
No overlap with the other two |
|
|
Conclusion: Each tour explores a distinct part of
Scotland:
Suggestion:
- If
you only have time for one, go for Loch Ness & Glencoe
for a classic Scottish experience.
- If you have two days, add St Andrews & Fife for a contrast between the Highlands and the coast.
Drop Isle of Skye is very far and a day trip won’t really allow you to see anything.
Go for Rabbie's Tours (rabbies.com) or Timberbush Tour (timberbush-tours.co.uk). Timberbush is slightly cheaper than Rabbies in all these tours.
Day
7: October 2 – Day Tour of Scotland Tour-
II : St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife
- Timberbush Tours: Departure Time: 9:00 AM Return Time: Approximately 6:00 PM
- Price: From £53.00
- 21:00 – 🏨 Freshen up.
- 23:00 – 🚍 Overnight bus to Liverpool by bus (~6 hours) or early morning bus
1. National Express
National Express operates overnight buses from Edinburgh to Liverpool. These buses are comfortable and equipped with amenities like reclining seats, Wi-Fi, and charging points.
Departure: The last bus from Edinburgh to Liverpool typically departs around 11:00 PM from Edinburgh Bus Station.
Arrival: The bus arrives in Liverpool at 5:00 AM to 6:00 AM, depending on traffic and stops.
Duration: Approximately 6-7 hours.
Cost: Tickets range from £15 to £30, depending on how early you book.
Frequency: Usually one overnight service per day.
2. Megabus
Megabus also offers budget-friendly overnight services between Edinburgh and Liverpool.
Departure: The last Megabus from Edinburgh to Liverpool usually departs around 10:30 PM to 11:30 PM from Edinburgh Bus Station.
Arrival: The bus arrives in Liverpool at 5:00 AM to 6:00 AM.
Duration: Approximately 6-7 hours.
Cost: Tickets can be as low as £10-£20 if booked in advance.
Amenities: Basic seating, limited legroom, but affordable.
Frequency: One or two late-night services per day.
Day 8: Friday, October 3 : Day Tour to Lake district from Liverpool
https://liverpooltourcompany.com/tours-of-liverpool/lake-district-tour/
https://www.busybus.co.uk/sightseeing-day-tour-to-the-lake-district-from-liverpool/
- 07:30 – 🚐 Full-day Lake District tour (Windermere, Ambleside, Grasmere)(Rabbie’s, £50-£70)
- 17:00 – 🚆 Return to Liverpool
- 20:00 – 🍽️ Early dinner
- 23:00 – Night Halt at Liverpool
When planning a visit to the Lake District, selecting the right base can significantly enhance your experience. Ambleside and Keswick are two of the most recommended towns for visitors, each offering unique advantages.
Ambleside:
- Central Location: Situated at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, Ambleside provides easy access to various parts of the Lake District.
- Transportation: Well-connected by bus services, making it convenient for travelers without a car.
Keswick:
- Scenic Beauty: Located near Derwentwater, Keswick is surrounded by picturesque landscapes, ideal for nature lovers
Both towns are excellent choices, but Ambleside slightly edges out due to its central location and accessibility, especially for first-time visitors.
Tour Options in the Lake District: The Lake District offers a variety of tours catering to different interests:
- Scenic Tours: Highlights: Explore multiple lakes, picturesque villages, and panoramic viewpoints e.g. "Ten Lakes Spectacular" by Mountain Goat Tours.
- Literary Tours: Highlights: Visit sites associated with literary figures like William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter e.g. "Beatrix Potter's Favourite Countryside" by English Lakes Tours.
- Mountain Goat Tours : Established in 1972; Competitive rates, with half-day tours starting around £29 and full-day tours around £45. Mountain Goat Tours is often highlighted for its affordability and quality service.
- English Lakes Tours: Slightly higher priced with half-day tours approximately £60.
## I’m saying they drop the Lake District. A day trip anyway doesn’t do it justice and Highlands is a bit of the same, esp. on a short trip.
Day 9: Saturday, October 4 – Liverpool > York >Liverpool>London
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If possible visit the Railway Museum as well.
There are several night bus options available for travel from Liverpool to London, primarily operated by National Express and FlixBus.
National Express offers multiple daily services between Liverpool and London, with the latest departures suitable for overnight travel. Buses run up to six times a day, with the last coach departing Liverpool at 23:45.
The journey duration varies, with some services taking approximately 4 hours and 35 minutes. Ticket prices start from £11.90 when booked in advance.
FlixBus also provides overnight services on this route. The first bus departs at 00:50, and the last at 18:00, with journey times starting from 4 hours and 50 minutes.
Tickets can be purchased for as low as $13.48.
For a comprehensive comparison of schedules, prices, and booking options, platforms like CheckMyBus can be useful.
- Operators: National Express and FlixBus
- Departure Times: Late-night departures around 23:45 and 00:50
- Journey Duration: Approximately 4 hours 35 minutes to 6 hours 10 minutes
- Ticket Prices: Starting from £11.90 or $13.48
Day 10: Sunday, October 5 – Canterbury Tour
Option 1: Self-Guided (By Train)
05:00 – 🚆 Bus / Train from Liverpool to London xxxxx Station
06:00 – 🚆 Keep luggage at London Hotel
07:30 – 🚆 Train from London St. Pancras → Canterbury West (~55 min)
Option 2: Guided Tour
(Includes Leeds Castle/Dover)
If you book a Rabbie’s or Evan Evans tour, they typically
include:
- Canterbury
Cathedral
- Leeds
Castle OR White Cliffs of Dover
- Greenwich
(sometimes included)
Btw Piu stays at Reading . They are quite hospitable.
Bath to that side of Cornwall is about 3 hours 15 minutes journey by train. Bus (or coach as they say here) o thakbe I’m sure. If they want, they could easily spend just a day in Cornwall - not do the Eden project but the other towns and then add half a day to London.
St Austell Truo Polperro Fowey (Cornwall) Plymouth
I think this (Cornwall) is not doable, instead of Cornwall, for lack of time, it is better to do this day tour to Canterbury.
Day 11: Monday, October 6 – Final Sightseeing in London
| Time | Activity | Duration | Notes |
|---|
| 07:30 | 🚶 Visit Baker Street (221B Sherlock Holmes Museum) from outside | ~15 min | Quick photo stop |
| 07:45 | 🚶 Walk to Lord’s Cricket Ground & Regent’s Park | ~45 min | Enjoy a morning stroll |
| 08:30 | 🚇 Take Tube to British Museum | ~30 min | Closest station: Tottenham Court Road |
| 09:00 | 🏛️ Explore British Museum (Free) | ~1.5 hrs | Must-see exhibits: Rosetta Stone, Egyptian Mummies |
| 10:30 | 🚶 Walk to Embankment Pier & Take a Ferry to Greenwich | ~45 min | Thames Clipper ferry for best views |
| 11:15 | ⏳ Explore Greenwich | ~1.5 hrs | Visit Royal Observatory, Prime Meridian Line, & Cutty Sark |
| 12:45 | 🚇 Take DLR & Tube to Kew Gardens | ~45 min | Greenwich → Kew Gardens Station |
| 13:30 | 🌿 Explore Kew Gardens | ~1.5 hrs | Famous for its glasshouses & treetop walkway |
| 15:00 | 🚇 Take Tube to Little Venice | ~40 min | Kew Gardens → Warwick Avenue Station |
| 15:40 | 🌊 Relax at Little Venice | ~1 hr | Enjoy the canals, cafes, and houseboats |
| 16:45 | 🚇 Take Tube to Harrods for Shopping | ~30 min | Warwick Avenue → Knightsbridge |
| 17:15 | 🛍️ Final Shopping at Harrods | ~1 hr | Luxury shopping & souvenirs |
| 18:30 | 🚇 Take Tube to Brick Lane for Dinner | ~30 min | Famous for Indian & Bangladeshi cuisine |
| 19:00 | 🍽️ Dinner at Brick Lane | ~1.5 hrs | Try Aladin or Dishoom |
| 20:30 | 🚇 Return to Accommodation | - | Well-paced, full day in London |
Day
12: Tuesday, October 7 – Departure from London
- 06:00
– 🚆 Transfer to London Gatwick Airport.
- 09:00
– ✈️ Flight back home.
🔹 Final Adjustments :
Budget Hotel – Premier Inn , Travelogue and
YMCA
Cheap Budget Tour operator –
1. Rabbie’s , Timberbush
- Value:
Known for knowledgeable guides and well-crafted itineraries, providing
excellent value for the price.
2. MacBackpackers:
- Overview:
Caters to the 18-39 age group, focusing on budget-friendly multi-day tours
with hostel accommodations.
- Pricing:
Tours average around (approximately £70) per day.
3. Heart of Scotland Tours:
- Overview:
A smaller company offering intimate group sizes for a more personalized
touch.
- Pricing:
Competitive rates, with day tours typically starting around £50.
- Value:
Praised for engaging guides and comprehensive itineraries.
Recommendations: For Budget-Conscious Travelers, Timberbush Tours offers some of the most affordable day tours without compromising on quality.
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