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London, Edinburgh and Dublin in 7 Days

Photo: Daniel Kraft, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

This itinerary covers London, Edinburgh and Dublin over seven days. The first two days focus on Westminster and the Tower area in London. A train reaches Edinburgh on day three for two days of Old Town sights, followed by a flight to Dublin for the final two days.

7 daysLondonEdinburghDublinTrain and flightBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

London: Westminster

  1. 9:30LondonSight
  2. 12:00LondonSight
  3. 14:30LondonWalk
  4. 15:30LondonSight
Day 2

London: the Tower and Bankside

  1. 9:00LondonSight
  2. 12:30LondonWalk
  3. 13:30LondonSight
  4. 15:30LondonSight
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Day 3

London to Edinburgh

  1. 9:30LondonSight
  2. 13:00Train to EdinburghLondonTransfer
  3. 18:30EdinburghWalk
Day 4

Edinburgh: the Old Town

  1. 9:30EdinburghSight
  2. 12:30EdinburghSight
  3. 14:00EdinburghSight
  4. 15:00EdinburghWalk
Day 5

Edinburgh, then fly to Dublin

  1. 9:30EdinburghSight
  2. 11:30EdinburghWalk
  3. 16:00Flight to DublinEdinburghTransfer
  4. 20:30DublinWalk
Day 6

Dublin: Trinity and the castle

  1. 9:30DublinSight
  2. 12:00DublinSight
  3. 13:30DublinSight
  4. 16:00DublinWalk
Day 7

Dublin: cathedrals and the Guinness Storehouse

  1. 9:30DublinSight
  2. 11:00DublinSight
  3. 13:30DublinSight
  4. 16:00DublinSight
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Questions about this trip

Is 7 days enough for London Edinburgh and Dublin?

Seven days works for the main attractions with travel days built in. Book the London to Edinburgh train at least two weeks ahead for the best fares.

Do I need to book the Tower of London ahead?

Book timed tickets online before you go to skip the queue. Adult tickets cost over 30 pounds.

How long is the train from London to Edinburgh?

The direct train takes four and a half hours. Reserve seats in advance during summer months.

Do I need to book flights from Edinburgh to Dublin in advance?

Yes, book at least a month ahead for lower prices. The flight takes about an hour.

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