I know we can get trains from Victoria and Paddington going to Perth Scotland, does anyone know if the train leaving Victoria stops at Paddington or visa versa? We are three people flying to London from three different states & to get us in at the same approximate time it means 1 will land in Heathrow and 2 in Gatwick. Gatwick express goes to Victoria and Heathroww express goes to Paddington. We thought it may be possible to meet on the train. Any ideas? We are taking the train because we enjoyed the ride so much when we went to Edinburgh.

If it were me, I would take the fast train from Kings Cross to Edinburgh and then Edinburgh to Perth. (No trains connect Victoria and Paddington stations - except for the tube of course)<BR><BR>The folks landing at LGW can take a Thameslink train directly to Kings Cross w/o going to Victoria on the Gatwick Express. Those landing at LHR can: 1) take the Heathrow Express and the tube or a taxi to Kings cross, 2) take the AirBus from LHR to Kings Cross, or 3) use a car service from LHR to Kings Cross.

Dear Ms Stanton,<BR><BR>I like the idea of meeting on the train. A good meeting spot is the foremost coach of the train from Kings Cross to Edinburgh. Your connections on a weekday are those from the airports that Janis gives, then <BR>Kings Cross Edinburgh to Perth<BR>Kings Cross Edinburgh to 1140, Perth 1256<BR>Kings Cross 0900, Edinburgh 1339 to 1340, Perth1455<BR>Kings Cross 1200, direct train, Perth 1757<BR>Kings Cross 1300, Edinburgh 1733 to 1740, Perth 1853<BR>Kings Cross 1500, Edinburgh 1902 to 1940, Perth 2055<BR>Kings Cross 1700, Edinburgh 2119 to 2133, Perth 2304<BR>Kings Cross 1800, Edinburgh 2222 to 2233, Perth 0044<BR>All trains except the last two arrivals at Perth have catering on board.<BR><BR>Welcome to Britain,<BR><BR>Ben Haines, London

Great advice so far, but I would add that buying a 'turn-up-and-go' ticket is that much more expensive on Fridays, some public holidays and also at peak times (ie. before 1000). So if your plane gets in early, there's no need to rush to Kings Cross unless you don't mind spending all that money! Also, a return ticket (to get you back to London) is much better value than a single (one-way) ticket, and will allow you a stop off on the way back somewhere along the route, like E'burgh or York or Durham, though since E'burgh is so nearby, I would not 'waste; my stop-off option on that city, and simply buy a separate ticket. (PLEASE CHECK THAT INFORMATION, THO' I AM SURE IT STILL IS CORRECT!) <BR>First class is a luxury, at least when talking about non-Apex style tickets. Second class is fine. There's catering on board, but it will be a little expensive compared to similar fare off the rails. Stock up with sandwiches and bottled water or pop at Boots the Chemist at Kings Cross. <BR>Go to www.gner.co.uk for ticketing details. There should be a phone number too, should you wish to make human contact. <BR>(NB because there is the risk that your plane will arrive late, prebooked tickets are not likely to be a good idea for you as the tickets are invalid if you don't use them at the specified time.) <BR><BR>Finally, ticketing on the rail system here is very, very complicated, with pitfalls a-plenty. Please ask all questoins before you buy, and ask for the cheapest/best value options for you and your party. If the clerk sounds vague, ask them to check again, or ask the opinion of another!

Thanks so much I believe we did get the train to Edinburgh from Kings Cross. I used a BritRail Family pass which we can get over here in the States. It allowed 4 days of travel within a month. This included the trains from the airports into London. I am assuming I can do the same. Found this was the least expensive way to go.

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