Do I need a passport to take a train from England to Scotland?


Do I need a passport to take a train from England to Scotland? DO I NEED A PASSPORT TO TRAVEL TO SCOTLAND? If you are travelling within the UK you will not need a passport if you are driving, catching a train or taking a coach to Scotland.


Is England to Scotland a domestic flight?

This means that all flights within the UK (England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland) would be considered domestic, as they are all the same country, using the same currency and the same passports.


Can I get a train to Scotland?

There are a few main stations that trains to Scotland arrive into and depart from. Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central and Inverness are some of the biggest stations in Scotland, so depending on where you're travelling from you're likely to arrive into one of these stations.


What documents do I need to travel to Scotland?

American citizens traveling to Scotland, England, Wales, or Northern Ireland do not require a visa but will need a valid passport. Before you land in the UK, you'll be asked to fill out a landing card with your name, date of birth, gender, nationality, occupation, and the address where you'll be staying in London.


How long is train journey from London to Edinburgh?

The average journey time by train between London and Edinburgh (Waverley) is 5 hours and 39 minutes, with around 68 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.


Do they check passports on trains in Europe?

Passport checks used to be carried on the international Eurostar train, but all formalities are now carried out before boarding. At some border crossings, the train stops twice. First on one side of the border for checks and then on the other side for a second set of checks.


Is there a nonstop train from London to Edinburgh?

Yes, there are direct LNER trains from London King's Cross to Edinburgh with a journey that usually takes just over four and a half hours. During the week, trains run every half hour at peak times.


Do they check ids on trains?

Following federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA) guidelines, we regularly conduct random ticket verification checks onboard trains to ensure that passengers are properly ticketed. Please be prepared to show valid photo identification to a member of the onboard crew upon request.