Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, finding your way from the UK to the EU is a snap if you take the train. You might have to spend the night on the train, complete a number of transfers and even take a ride under the English Channel, but along the way you'll have one of the best European experiences around.
Choose from a number of regularly scheduled trains from Edinburgh to London, the first leg of your journey. Depending on your departure time, you may disembark in King's Cross Station or Euston in London.
Take the Caledonian Sleeper train from Edinburgh overnight and save money on a hotel. You can book a berth in a private or semi-private cabin for a good night's sleep along the way.
Remember that delays happen regularly in train travel. Allow at least 15 minutes for transport between stations if you have a transfer, and remember that some rail service providers will not guarantee connections.
Book your ticket by contacting First ScotRail at 011 (+47) 0845 601 5929 or visit their Web site (see Resources, below).
Save some money by buying a railpass if you plan on doing extensive rail travel in the UK or the EU. Each region will require a different pass.
Check out the train station's first class lounge if you book a first or business class ticket. Depending on the station, the lounge may offer snacks and a place to freshen up along your journey.
Plan for a little time in Edinburgh's Waverly Railway Station. It is a popular tourist sight unto itself, and its Victorian architecture is worth having a look around before boarding your train.
Board the sleeper train an hour in advance and get settled in. Your journey will take around 8 hours from Edinburgh to London.
