London
Fort William
Fort William
Fort William
Mallaig
Mallaig
Mallaig- Fort William
- Fort William
- Fort William
Glasgow
Glasgow
Stirling
Stirling
Inverness
Inverness
Inverness
Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Aberdeen
Leuchars
St Andrews
St Andrews- Leuchars
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh- London
🌎 Countries crossed
France, United Kingdom, Scotland
🕔 Transport time
≈ 1day 16hrs 57min
🌱 Carbon footprint
≈ 3 times
less than with acar
With 2 passengers
💼 Journey type
Culture, Party
15-day tour of Scotland by train from Paris
Have you got two weeks to discover Scotland by train? In partnership with VisitScotland and ScotRail, we've put together a complete tour from Paris, from Edinburgh to Glasgow, via Dundee, Aberdeen, Inverness and Fort William! An unforgettable journey of wild landscapes and cultural visits. Follow the guide 👇
(And to discover the same tour from other French cities, check out our guide to Scotland!)
Paris, FranceLondon, United Kingdom
High speed train
(≈ 2h21)
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London, United KingdomFort William, Scotland
Night train
(≈ 12h45)
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Fort William, ScotlandMallaig, Scotland
Regional train
(≈ 1h30)
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Mallaig, ScotlandFort William, Scotland
Regional train
(≈ 1h22)
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Fort William, ScotlandGlasgow, Scotland
Regional train
(≈ 3h59)
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Glasgow, ScotlandStirling, Scotland
Regional train
(≈ 00h28)
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Stirling, ScotlandInverness, Scotland
Regional train
(≈ 3h13)
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Inverness, ScotlandAberdeen, Scotland
Regional train
(≈ 2h17)
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Aberdeen, ScotlandDundee, Scotland
Regional train
(≈ 1h11)
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Dundee, ScotlandLeuchars, Scotland
Regional train
(≈ 00h12)
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Leuchars, ScotlandSt Andrews, Scotland
Day bus
(≈ 00h12)
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St Andrews, ScotlandLeuchars, Scotland
Day bus
(≈ 00h11)
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Leuchars, ScotlandEdinburgh, Scotland
Regional train
(≈ 1h13)
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Edinburgh, ScotlandLondon, United Kingdom
Night train
(≈ 7h45)
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London, United KingdomParis, France
High speed train
(≈ 2h18)
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Detailed itinerary
The itinerary lasts 1day 16hrs 57min, and has 15 steps.
Paris - London
You probably already know this, but as of today, Eurostar is the only train company connecting France and Belgium to the United Kingdom via the Channel Tunnel.
As for fares, I recommend booking at least a month and a half in advance if you want to find a round-trip ticket for under €100.
Another important point: since the United Kingdom is not part of the Schengen area, passport and security checks can take quite a bit of time. It’s recommended to arrive at least an hour before departure.
The step from Paris to London lasts 2hrs 21min. You'll travel in a Eurostar.
On board, you'll have access to: Wi-Fi.
London - Fort William
The step from London to Fort William lasts 12hrs 45min. You'll travel in a Caledonian Sleeper.
Fort William - Mallaig
The step from Fort William to Mallaig lasts 1hrs 30min. You'll travel in a train operated by ScotRail.
Mallaig - Fort William
The step from Mallaig to Fort William lasts 1hrs 22min. You'll travel in a train operated by ScotRail.
Fort William - Glasgow
The step from Fort William to Glasgow lasts 3hrs 59min. You'll travel in a train operated by ScotRail.
Glasgow - Stirling
The step from Glasgow to Stirling lasts 00hrs 28min. You'll travel in a train operated by ScotRail.
Stirling - Inverness
The step from Stirling to Inverness lasts 3hrs 13min. You'll travel in a train operated by ScotRail.
Inverness - Aberdeen
The step from Inverness to Aberdeen lasts 2hrs 17min. You'll travel in a train operated by ScotRail.
Aberdeen - Dundee
The step from Aberdeen to Dundee lasts 1hrs 11min. You'll travel in a train operated by ScotRail.
Dundee - Leuchars
The step from Dundee to Leuchars lasts 00hrs 12min. You'll travel in a train operated by ScotRail.
Leuchars - St Andrews
The step from Leuchars to St Andrews lasts 00hrs 12min. You'll travel in a bus operated by ScotRail.
St Andrews - Leuchars
The step from St Andrews to Leuchars lasts 00hrs 11min. You'll travel in a bus operated by ScotRail.
Leuchars - Edinburgh
The step from Leuchars to Edinburgh lasts 1hrs 13min. You'll travel in a train operated by ScotRail.
Edinburgh - London
The step from Edinburgh to London lasts 7hrs 45min. You'll travel in a Caledonian Sleeper.
London - Paris
The step from London to Paris lasts 2hrs 18min. You'll travel in a Eurostar.
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