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Hit The North from Paris — 5 days
5 days · From Paris · Round trip
Our photograph — Simon Harper
Our photograph — Simon Harper
Our photograph — Simon Harper
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Your journey, at a glance
York → Edinburgh → London → Gent → Paris
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Day 1 · London
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Edinburgh
United Kingdom
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Edinburgh Castle
Iconic hilltop fortress with Crown Jewels, Stone of Destiny, and city panoramas
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Royal Mile
Historic thoroughfare connecting the Castle to Holyroodhouse with closes, museums, and shops
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More about Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland's majestic capital, is a city of dramatic contrasts—medieval Old Town perched on volcanic rock alongside elegant Georgian New Town, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Edinburgh Waverley station, one of Britain's most scenically situated stations, sits in the valley between Old and New Town with direct trains to London King's Cross (4.5 hours by LNER), Glasgow (50 minutes), and services across Scotland.
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London
United Kingdom
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British Museum
World-renowned collection spanning human history, from the Rosetta Stone to Egyptian mummies, free admission
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Tower of London
Historic royal fortress housing the Crown Jewels with nearly 1,000 years of history
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London is the United Kingdom's sprawling capital and Europe's gateway via the Eurostar high-speed rail service. St Pancras International serves as the terminus for Eurostar trains to Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam, making London exceptionally accessible from continental Europe. The city's other major termini—King's Cross, Paddington, Liverpool Street, Victoria, Euston, and Waterloo—connect to every corner of Britain, while the extensive Underground and Elizabeth Line make exploring this vast metropolis straightforward.
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Day 4 · Brussels
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Gent
Belgium
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Ghent Altarpiece (Mystic Lamb)
Van Eyck masterpiece in St. Bavo's Cathedral, one of art history's greatest works
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Graslei & Korenlei
Stunning medieval guild-house waterfront along the Leie River, magical when lit at night
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More about Gent
Ghent (Gent) is one of Belgium's most captivating cities — a medieval powerhouse that rivals Bruges in beauty but with a grittier, more youthful edge. Gent-Sint-Pieters station connects to Brussels (30 min by IC), Bruges (25 min), Antwerp (50 min), and Lille in France. The city sits at the confluence of the Leie and Scheldt rivers.
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Day 5 · Brussels
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Day 5 · Paris
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| Paris London | Search | — | Search ↗ |
| London York | Search | — | Search ↗ |
| York Edinburgh | Search | — | Search ↗ |
| Edinburgh London | Search | — | Search ↗ |
| London Brussels | Search | — | Search ↗ |
| Brussels Gent | Search | — | Search ↗ |
| Gent Brussels | Search | — | Search ↗ |
| Brussels Paris | Search | — | Search ↗ |
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How a rail pass fits this trip
This outline has 5 days with travel or an excursion: day 1, day 2, day 3, day 4, day 5. That is a planning count, not a confirmed number of pass days. Optional excursions, uncovered transport and night-train departure times can change it.
A pass travel day can cover several participating trains. Compare the pass plus reservation fees with individual tickets for the dates you actually travel.
When to compare a Global Pass
A multi-country route is a useful starting point for comparing an Interrail or Eurail Global Pass. Check participating operators and your country of residence; Interrail’s home-country use is limited to an outbound and an inbound journey.
When individual tickets can help
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Read before you go
Gateways to Europe: How to take a train from London Heathrow
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Destination Guides from Main Stations in Britain
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Hit The North
10
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Round trip
Hamburg → Gothenburg → Oslo → Bergen → Trondheim → Stockholm → Copenhagen → Berlin → Frankfurt
Explore the journeyHit The North
10
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Round trip
Hamburg → Gothenburg → Oslo → Bergen → Trondheim → Stockholm → Copenhagen → Berlin → Amsterdam
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