Scotland by Train: From Edinburgh to Inverness

Scotland by Train by Yes Getaways includes 8 nights: 3 nights in Edinburgh, 4 nights in Inverness and a final night in Edinburgh. Round-trip flights, hotels, train tickets from Edinburgh to Inverness and back, airport transfers, a full-day guided tour to the Isle of Skye, taxes and fees related to the booking and an expert trip manager are included. Meals, other tours and transfers between hotels and train stations are not included.

Yes. Round-trip flights are included. The price depends on your departure airport, and other departure cities are available on request. Contact the Yes Getaways team before booking to discuss departure options. Seat selection, extra baggage, and cabin class upgrades are not included in the package price but can be arranged with the team before finalizing your booking as paid add-ons and subject to availability.

Your train tickets from Edinburgh to Inverness and back are included. The trip takes about 3.5 hours each way, through the Highlands. Your tickets and train times are in your trip documents. Transfers between your hotels and the train stations are not included, but the Yes Getaways team can add them.

A full-day guided tour from Inverness, leaving early in the morning and returning around 8 pm. You travel along Loch Ness, cross the Skye Bridge and stop at Eilean Donan Castle, with the option to go inside. On Skye, the tour stops at viewpoints along the coast and the mountains, with a local guide and an onboard audio guide. You join a group with other travelers.

Yes. Transfers between Edinburgh Airport and your hotel are included on arrival and departure.

This package includes hotels selected by the Yes Getaways team in Edinburgh and Inverness, in central locations.

The exact options for your dates are shown when you click a date in the booking calendar, and the package price depends on the hotels you select. If you are looking for a more budget-friendly option, a specific area or an upgrade, contact the Yes Getaways team before booking: we have options for every budget.

Breakfast is not included by default. It can be added during the booking process, when available for your hotels and dates, or requested from the Yes Getaways team. All other meals are at your own expense.

It depends on the airline and fare in your package. You can check what is included and add luggage during the booking process, or ask the Yes Getaways team to arrange it for you.

Only the Isle of Skye tour is included. The other activities in the itinerary, like the Loch Ness boat trip, Edinburgh Castle or the Scotch Whisky Experience, are optional and at an additional cost. They can be added during the booking process or arranged with the Yes Getaways team.

The package price is based on two travelers sharing a room. Solo travelers pay a single supplement. You can check solo pricing by changing the number of guests from 2 to 1 in the booking calendar before clicking See Dates and Prices, or contact the Yes Getaways team.

Yes. The Yes Getaways team can add nights in Edinburgh or Inverness, or adjust your flights, subject to availability and at an additional cost. Contact the team with your dates and we will send you a quote.

Spring (March to May) runs from 8°C to 20°C, with fewer visitors. Summer (June to August) is between 15°C and 25°C, with long days and the Edinburgh festivals. Fall (September to November) is cooler, 10°C to 18°C, with autumn colors in the Highlands. Winter (December to February) is cold, from -1°C to 7°C, with short days and Christmas markets in Edinburgh. Bring layers and a rain jacket in any season.

Canadian and U.S. passport holders do not need a visa for short visits to the United Kingdom, but they need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before they travel. Apply online on the official UK government website before your trip. Entry requirements can change, so check before you travel.

The land portion of your package is refundable if cancelled at least 14 days before your travel date. Airfare is non-refundable once issued, but the Yes Getaways team will always check with the airline for options. Travel insurance with cancellation cover is recommended. This summary does not replace the full terms and conditions of your booking.

During office hours, contact the Yes Getaways team at our regular number. Outside office hours, an emergency number is provided in your trip documents. For local emergencies in the United Kingdom, dial 999 or 112.

Yes, you can apply any available reward credits or travel credit to this package before paying. If you need help applying your credit, contact our travel advisors and they'll add it to your booking. Terms and conditions of the rewards credits or travel credits apply.