{"id":13170,"date":"2023-08-04T08:47:41","date_gmt":"2023-08-04T12:47:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/?p=13170"},"modified":"2025-03-29T01:24:14","modified_gmt":"2025-03-29T05:24:14","slug":"day-trips-from-london-by-train","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/day-trips-from-london-by-train","title":{"rendered":"Top 11 Day Trips from London by Train: Quick Getaways"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Culture vulture, foodie or outdoorsy type, London is a city so utterly packed with things to feast your eyes, mind and stomach on, that you could fill literally weeks of your vacation here without ever leaving. However, if you&#8217;re feeling like a bit of excitement, there&#8217;s plenty of adventure to be had on some day trips from London by train.<br><br>If you want to explore like a local, <strong>here are some of our favorite day trips from London by train<\/strong> to help you see everything from captivating towns and seaside retreats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/divyansh-jain-22uKQYRw09I-unsplashres-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"people walking inside a train station\" class=\"wp-image-14747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/divyansh-jain-22uKQYRw09I-unsplashres-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/divyansh-jain-22uKQYRw09I-unsplashres-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/divyansh-jain-22uKQYRw09I-unsplashres-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/divyansh-jain-22uKQYRw09I-unsplashres.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">London&#8217;s fascinating, and so are the city&#8217;s surrounding day trips. Photo credit: Divyansh Jain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/day-trips-from-london-by-train\/#Historic_Cities_You_Can_Reach_in_a_Day\" title=\"Historic Cities You Can Reach in a Day&nbsp;\">Historic Cities You Can Reach in a Day&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/day-trips-from-london-by-train\/#Windsor_Castle_The_day_trip_from_London_for_history_lovers\" title=\"Windsor Castle: The day trip from London for history lovers\">Windsor Castle: The day trip from London for history lovers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/day-trips-from-london-by-train\/#Stonehenge_A_Historic_Getaway_by_Train\" title=\"Stonehenge: A Historic Getaway by Train\">Stonehenge: A Historic Getaway by Train<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/day-trips-from-london-by-train\/#Quaint_Seaside_Towns_Near_London\" title=\"Quaint Seaside Towns Near London\">Quaint Seaside Towns Near London<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/day-trips-from-london-by-train\/#Brighton_The_Seaside_Escape_by_Train\" title=\"Brighton: The Seaside Escape by Train\">Brighton: The Seaside Escape by Train<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/day-trips-from-london-by-train\/#Margate_The_best_foodie_day_trip_from_London\" title=\"Margate: The best foodie day trip from London\">Margate: The best foodie day trip from London<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/day-trips-from-london-by-train\/#Discover_Quaint_Market_Towns_Near_London\" title=\"Discover Quaint Market Towns Near London&nbsp;\">Discover Quaint Market Towns Near London&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/day-trips-from-london-by-train\/#Bath_The_classic_day_trip_from_London\" title=\"Bath: The classic day trip from London\">Bath: The classic day trip from London<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/day-trips-from-london-by-train\/#Oxford_The_university_day_trip_from_London\" title=\"Oxford: The university day trip from London\">Oxford: The university day trip from London<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/day-trips-from-london-by-train\/#Family-friendly_Day_Trips_from_London\" title=\"Family-friendly Day Trips from London\">Family-friendly Day Trips from London<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/day-trips-from-london-by-train\/#Warner_Bros_Studios_The_making_of_Harry_Potter\" title=\"Warner Bros. Studios: The making of Harry Potter\">Warner Bros. Studios: The making of Harry Potter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/day-trips-from-london-by-train\/#Birmingham_The_overlooked_day_trip_from_London\" title=\"Birmingham: The overlooked day trip from London\">Birmingham: The overlooked day trip from London<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/day-trips-from-london-by-train\/#Stratford-Upon-Avon_The_literature_lovers_day_trip\" title=\"Stratford-Upon-Avon: The literature lover&#8217;s day trip\">Stratford-Upon-Avon: The literature lover&#8217;s day trip<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/day-trips-from-london-by-train\/#The_Closest_Day_Trips_by_Train_from_London\" title=\"The Closest Day Trips by Train from London\">The Closest Day Trips by Train from London<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/day-trips-from-london-by-train\/#Hampton_Court_Palace_A_Tudor_Tour\" title=\"Hampton Court Palace: A Tudor Tour\">Hampton Court Palace: A Tudor Tour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/day-trips-from-london-by-train\/#Paris_The_unexpected_day_trip_from_London\" title=\"Paris: The unexpected day trip from London\">Paris: The unexpected day trip from London<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/day-trips-from-london-by-train\/#Day_Trips_from_London_by_Train_FAQs\" title=\"Day Trips from London by Train FAQs\">Day Trips from London by Train FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/day-trips-from-london-by-train\/#Can_I_visit_Stonehenge_by_train\" title=\"Can I visit Stonehenge by train?&nbsp;\">Can I visit Stonehenge by train?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/day-trips-from-london-by-train\/#What_train_tickets_should_I_buy_for_day_trips\" title=\"What train tickets should I buy for day trips?\">What train tickets should I buy for day trips?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/day-trips-from-london-by-train\/#Are_there_family-friendly_day_trips_by_train_from_London\" title=\"Are there family-friendly day trips by train from London?&nbsp;\">Are there family-friendly day trips by train from London?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/day-trips-from-london-by-train\/#How_far_is_Cambridge_from_London_by_train\" title=\"How far is Cambridge from London by train?&nbsp;\">How far is Cambridge from London by train?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historic_Cities_You_Can_Reach_in_a_Day\"><\/span>Historic Cities You Can Reach in a Day&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-061eb2d9 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Windsor_Castle_The_day_trip_from_London_for_history_lovers\"><\/span>Windsor Castle: The day trip from London for history lovers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Already taken a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/london-tours\/buckingham-palace-tour\/\">Buckingham Palace tour<\/a> and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/london-tours\/tower-of-london-tour-london-city-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tower of London tour<\/a>? Why not get ready for another royal big hitter?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s got to be Windsor Castle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Favored by our dearly departed Queen Elizabeth II, the <strong>beautiful Windsor castle and town has not only been a home away from home for the current royal family but named for them too<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Walks_London_Windsor-in-a-Day_0041-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Walks_London_Windsor-in-a-Day_0041-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Walks_London_Windsor-in-a-Day_0041-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Walks_London_Windsor-in-a-Day_0041-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Walks_London_Windsor-in-a-Day_0041.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Some are surprised to learn that the Windsor Castle is still a working royal palace today. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, this particular castle has a history dating far beyond the House of Windsor, being founded by &#8220;Battle of Hastings&#8221; victor William the Conqueror in the 11th century. <strong>In fact, it\u2019s not just the largest, but the oldest working castle in the world.<\/strong> We\u2019re talking about 1000 years of royal history here!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover an alternative <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/london-tours\/changing-guard-buckingham-palace-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Changing of the Guards<\/a> ceremony, tour the castle\u2019s state rooms and wander the historic streets of this regal town. Maybe you\u2019ll even find time for an afternoon tea?<br><br><strong>How to get to Windsor Castle from London<\/strong>: The fastest way to get there is to jump on a train from London Paddington to Windsor Central which is located just at the castle walls (30 minutes, change at Slough).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stonehenge_A_Historic_Getaway_by_Train\"><\/span>Stonehenge: A Historic Getaway by Train<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>One of the world&#8217;s most fascinating sites can be reached in just over an hour from London<\/strong>. Although images abound of the site online, Stonehenge really is something to be seen with your own eyes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to get to Stonehenge by train: <\/strong>Head to the&nbsp;London Waterloo station,<strong> <\/strong>which has a direct train  to Salisbury Station every hour. The trip takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes. Once you arrive at Salisbury Station, there are tour buses that leave for Stonehenge every hour, which takes an additional 30 minutes.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stonehenge-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stonehenge-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stonehenge-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stonehenge-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Stonehenge.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stonehenge dates back to 3100 BC and we still don&#8217;t exactly know why. Photo credit: garethwiscombe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quaint_Seaside_Towns_Near_London\"><\/span>Quaint Seaside Towns Near London<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brighton_The_Seaside_Escape_by_Train\"><\/span>Brighton: The Seaside Escape by Train<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Located about an hour outside of London, <strong>Brighton has been a popular seaside destination for Londoners looking for some sand and sun for centuries<\/strong>. And if you are in London, it makes for a wonderful day trip. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to get to Brighton by train<\/strong>: Head to the London Blackfriars station, which has over 80 daily travelling  to Brighton. The trip takes about one and a half hours, which means you can get there early, enjoy a day on the beach, and be back in London for a pint, all in one day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"546\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/brighton-1024x546.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/brighton-1024x546.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/brighton-600x320.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/brighton-768x410.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/brighton.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">While there are several things to do in Brighton, most people enjoy a leisurely day on the beach. Photo credit: Hassocks5489&nbsp;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Margate_The_best_foodie_day_trip_from_London\"><\/span>Margate: The best foodie day trip from London<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Brighton is a wonderful location, there is a new seaside destination which has become quite popular with locals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A popular Victorian holiday destination, Margate on the south coast of Kent, fell on hard times but this <strong>charmingly faded seaside town has been regenerated by a food and drink scene that could rival any across Europe.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/max-letek-K_0kkXnqkxk-unsplashresize-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A sign greets visitors enterting the beach in Margate, England\" class=\"wp-image-13174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/max-letek-K_0kkXnqkxk-unsplashresize-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/max-letek-K_0kkXnqkxk-unsplashresize-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/max-letek-K_0kkXnqkxk-unsplashresize-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/max-letek-K_0kkXnqkxk-unsplashresize.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Margate is a strong rival to Brighton for the best beach day trip from London. Photo credit: Max Letek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Though a visit to the vintage amusement park Dreamland is a must in the summer, and a walk along Viking Bay to Broadstairs where you can find an equally retro ice cream parlor is highly recommended,<strong> the best thing to do in Margate is devour it!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are almost too many great places to choose from but if you only have a day, here are some of our highlights:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Forts for a caffeine fix from a UK Latte Art Champion complete with an elite Korean Fried Chicken Focaccia.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A quick pint at the Waste Land (located in the hotel owned by 00s indie lad band The Libertines) where there\u2019s always something unusual going on (in a good way).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Fresh and fruity, classic and innovative cocktails from the absolute masters of mixology at Daisy. Our recommendation? Going off-menu, particularly when it involves seaweed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Basically anything from the uber-hip and bright pink Beach Buoys. Gluten-free? Not to worry, they can accommodate!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Serving some of \u201cthe best Italian food in modern Britain\u201d according to restaurant critic Grace Dent, Bottega Caruso is run by Simona from Campania and her husband Harry.<\/strong> It\u2019s the sort of southern Italian cuisine you just don\u2019t expect to find on the coast in Southern England. The <em>verdura e fagioli<\/em> (greens and beans) takes vegetables to whole new heights.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Natalia Ribbe is not only the founder of the wonderful Ladies of Restaurants, but she\u2019s also the whizzkid behind S\u00e8te, the wonderful wine bar and bottle shop on Northdown Road. Come for the oft-rotating and lovingly chosen organic, low intervention collection from small independent vineyards, with a focus on female makers. Stay for the brand new kitchen she\u2019s just opened up.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>And last but by no means least, Angela\u2019s. Be still our beating pescatarian hearts. <strong>One of the first winners of the Green Michelin Star (highlighting pioneering sustainable restaurants), the tables are made of recycled plastic bags and the daily-changing menu incorporates whatever is fresh off the boats that morning.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now how\u2019s that for the best foodie day trip from London?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to get to Margate from London<\/strong>: You can take a high-speed train in around one and a half to two hours from Kings Cross St Pancras, Charing Cross or Victoria. So, you\u2019re good to go wherever you are in London!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discover_Quaint_Market_Towns_Near_London\"><\/span>Discover Quaint Market Towns Near London&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bath_The_classic_day_trip_from_London\"><\/span>Bath: The classic day trip from London<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Place of relaxation for the Romans, site of the 10th-century coronation of England\u2019s first king and favorite of the very foodie Regency writer Jane Austen, rich history and architectural beauty combine to make Bath one of the best day trips from London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It stands testament to the past but is <strong>also a great insight into a vibrant, modern English market town<\/strong>. It\u2019s got Georgian houses galore, the tranquil River Avon spanned by one of Europe\u2019s last covered bridges and you can even try (read: drink) the 43-mineral infused hot spa water in the Pump Room of the Roman Baths. It\u2019s an experience!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/james-shaw-DUozgt0Dca0-unsplashresize-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A view of a central lake and building in Bath, UK on a sunny day\" class=\"wp-image-13175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/james-shaw-DUozgt0Dca0-unsplashresize-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/james-shaw-DUozgt0Dca0-unsplashresize-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/james-shaw-DUozgt0Dca0-unsplashresize-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/james-shaw-DUozgt0Dca0-unsplashresize-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/james-shaw-DUozgt0Dca0-unsplashresize.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of the most popular activities to do in Bath, UK, is&#8230;visi the (Roman) baths! Photo credit: James Shaw<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Insider\u2019s tip:<\/strong> Don\u2019t leave town without trying a Bath bun at Sally Lunn\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If taking a tour from London to Bath, you could look to enhance your day trip even further with a visit to Stonehenge, the most famous ancient stones in the world, and UNESCO World Heritage site sitting the stunning Salisbury Plain.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to get to Bath from London<\/strong>: Like with Margate, it depends on whether you get a high-speed train but the standard ride to Bath won\u2019t take more than two hours, leaving from London Paddington.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Oxford_The_university_day_trip_from_London\"><\/span>Oxford: The university day trip from London<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dubbed \u201cThe City of the Dreaming Spires\u201d due to its unforgettable architecture, Oxford is not just the archetypal university town, it\u2019s the original too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a history of learning dating back to the 11th century, the hallowed halls of these colleges have luminary alumni to their name including <strong>Nobel peace prize winners, world leaders, suffragettes, writers, thinkers, scientists and philosophers.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But this is not all this internationally renowned city has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/adrian-mag-JZdxMDvO3rw-unsplashresize-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful historical buildings and gardens in Oxford, UK\" class=\"wp-image-13176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/adrian-mag-JZdxMDvO3rw-unsplashresize-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/adrian-mag-JZdxMDvO3rw-unsplashresize-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/adrian-mag-JZdxMDvO3rw-unsplashresize-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/adrian-mag-JZdxMDvO3rw-unsplashresize.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Oxford is most famous for its univeristy, which is one of the oldest in the world. Photo credit: Adrian Mag<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A 13th-century pub, the awesome Ashmolean museum, an iconic bookstore, Harry Potter film locations, an old covered market for excellent eats and the most beautiful library combine to make any trip to Oxford well worth the day trip from London.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to get to Oxford from London<\/strong>: From Marylebone or Paddington, a train ride to Oxford only takes around one hour and 15 minutes on average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Family-friendly_Day_Trips_from_London\"><\/span>Family-friendly Day Trips from London<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b6eb7e34 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Warner_Bros_Studios_The_making_of_Harry_Potter\"><\/span>Warner Bros. Studios: The making of Harry Potter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>And on the subject of the Boy Who Lived, <strong>the ultimate day trip from London for muggles or wizards has to be the Harry Potter studios in Watfor<\/strong>d. With props, costumes and the most breathtaking sets, delve deep into the wizarding world with Butterbeer in hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Insider\u2019s tip:<\/strong> You\u2019re going to need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wbstudiotour.co.uk\/tickets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">book a Warner Bros Studio Tour in advance<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Walks_Harry-Potter-Studio-Tour_WEB-RES-0007_Copyrighted-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Walks_Harry-Potter-Studio-Tour_WEB-RES-0007_Copyrighted-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Walks_Harry-Potter-Studio-Tour_WEB-RES-0007_Copyrighted-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Walks_Harry-Potter-Studio-Tour_WEB-RES-0007_Copyrighted-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Walks_Harry-Potter-Studio-Tour_WEB-RES-0007_Copyrighted.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Harry Potter studio tour is a must-visit for fans. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to get to Warner Bros. Studios from London<\/strong>: There are numerous types of tours that will take you out here but, independently, your best bet is the train from London Euston to Watford Junction which will get you there in just 20 minutes. It\u2019s not quite the Hogwarts Express but that\u2019s still pretty magical timing\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Birmingham_The_overlooked_day_trip_from_London\"><\/span>Birmingham: The overlooked day trip from London<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn\u2019t often appear on these kinds of lists but we really don\u2019t know why.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A little further out than some of our top tips, Birmingham is yet another city described as \u201cThe Venice of the North,\u201d but it actually boasts more canals than La Serenissima does.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the middle part of England, creatively known as the Midlands, it\u2019s the birthplace of the Peaky Blinders, but <strong>Birmingham is also home to some of the best Indian and Pakistani food in the country<\/strong>, as it has been since the 1970s. Shabab\u2019s is one of our favorites in the area known as the \u201cBalti Triangle.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"733\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/brian-lewicki-Yp71DMkUAN8-unsplashresize-1024x733.jpg\" alt=\"A view of a roundabout and buildings in downtonw Birmingham, UK\" class=\"wp-image-13178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/brian-lewicki-Yp71DMkUAN8-unsplashresize-1024x733.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/brian-lewicki-Yp71DMkUAN8-unsplashresize-600x430.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/brian-lewicki-Yp71DMkUAN8-unsplashresize-768x550.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/brian-lewicki-Yp71DMkUAN8-unsplashresize.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Birmingham is the second largest city in the UK, and has lots to see and do. Photo credit: Brian Lewicki<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Between the cool cocktail bars, the creative buzz of Digbeth, the industrial beauty of the canal-side Gas Street Basin and the Black Country Living Museum, somehow the UK\u2019s second-largest (currently jostling with Manchester for this title) city is still a missed opportunity for many.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t be one of them!<br><br><strong>How to get to Birmingham from London<\/strong>: Jump on a train at Euston and you\u2019ll be pulling into Birmingham New Street in less than two hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c4bf7003 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stratford-Upon-Avon_The_literature_lovers_day_trip\"><\/span>Stratford-Upon-Avon: The literature lover&#8217;s day trip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This trip is also a little further away than the others. But if you like literature, the pilgrimage to visit the birthplace of Britain\u2019s most famous bard is worth it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>William Shakespeare was born in 1564 right in this little market town in Warwickshire and went on to write 37 plays, over 150 sonnets, open two theaters in London, play in front of royalty and give over 2,000 new words to the English language. What a guy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"705\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/zoltan-tasi-2FkV-4CiDY4-unsplashresize-1024x705.jpg\" alt=\"William Shakespeare's wife's cottage and garden in Stratford Upon Avon, UK\" class=\"wp-image-13179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/zoltan-tasi-2FkV-4CiDY4-unsplashresize-1024x705.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/zoltan-tasi-2FkV-4CiDY4-unsplashresize-600x413.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/zoltan-tasi-2FkV-4CiDY4-unsplashresize-768x529.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/zoltan-tasi-2FkV-4CiDY4-unsplashresize.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A glimpse of Anne Hathaway&#8217;s Cottage, the wife of William Shakespeare, in Stratford-upon-Avon, UK. Photo credit: Zoltan Tasi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Visit his childhood home, his school and his tomb at Holy Trinity Church and when you\u2019re done Shakespearing Stratford-Upon-Avon, enjoy a gelato crafted using seasonal British ingredients at Hoorays. <\/strong>They\u2019re so good, whatever you choose will have you composing sonnets of your own.<br><br><strong>How to get to Stratford-Upon-Avon from London<\/strong>: You\u2019re going to want an earlier start for this one. So grab a coffee at Euston station and hit the homeland of Shakespeare in just over two hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Closest_Day_Trips_by_Train_from_London\"><\/span>The Closest Day Trips by Train from London<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8ba7b7fb gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hampton_Court_Palace_A_Tudor_Tour\"><\/span>Hampton Court Palace: A Tudor Tour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>And now for something a little closer to home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Royal Borough of Richmond-Upon-Thames, this Grade I-listed palace might technically still be within the modern boundaries of London, but it\u2019s worlds away from the hustle and bustle of the city itself.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The favorite palace of Henry VIII, to visit Hampton Court is to take a whirlwind ride through the dramatic ups and downs of the Tudor dynasty and beyond<\/strong>. Anne Boleyn, Catherine Howard, the lavish State Rooms, and the country\u2019s oldest hedge maze, is it okay to say this might well be our favorite of all the palaces too?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Insider\u2019s tip:<\/strong> If you\u2019re looking for a bite of culinary history, the perfectly preserved Tudor Kitchens are a wonderful way to get a taste of how the other half lived in the 1500s.<br><br><strong>How to get to Hampton Court Palace from London<\/strong>: Grab your tickets for the palace in advance and head for Waterloo Station where a train will whisk you to Richmond in just 30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paris_The_unexpected_day_trip_from_London\"><\/span>Paris: The unexpected day trip from London<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your eyes do not deceive you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Not only is a day trip to Paris from London possible but if you can squeeze it in, it is highly recommended.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wander the Latin Quarter, indulge in a prix fixe bistro lunch, ascend the world\u2019s most iconic structure, the Eiffel Tower, discover the medieval Marais, get your art fix with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/paris-tours\/complete-louvre-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Complete Louvre Tour<\/a> or discover the wonders of French gastronomy on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/paris-tours\/ultimate-paris-food-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ultimate Paris Food Tour<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two European capitals in one day? C\u2019est magnifique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/WALKS-Paris-Devour-Montmartre-0013-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"paris\" class=\"wp-image-15715\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/WALKS-Paris-Devour-Montmartre-0013-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/WALKS-Paris-Devour-Montmartre-0013-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/WALKS-Paris-Devour-Montmartre-0013-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/WALKS-Paris-Devour-Montmartre-0013.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Get lost in the charming streets of Paris.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to get to Paris from London<\/strong>: The City of Lights is just a quick two hour train ride away, heading under the Channel on the high-speed Eurostar. This means you can get there in time for a Parisian petit dejeuner and back for last orders in a London pub.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Day_Trips_from_London_by_Train_FAQs\"><\/span>Day Trips from London by Train FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_visit_Stonehenge_by_train\"><\/span><strong>Can I visit Stonehenge by train?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, Stonehenge is accessible by train with a journey to Salisbury, followed by a short bus ride to the site. The entire trip takes about 2 hours, making it a feasible day trip. <strong>While there, you can also explore Salisbury Cathedral and its charming medieval surroundings.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_train_tickets_should_I_buy_for_day_trips\"><\/span>What train tickets should I buy for day trips?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For most day trips, off-peak return tickets offer the best value and flexibility. If you plan ahead, you can save even more by purchasing advance tickets for specific train times. <strong>Additionally, consider using a Railcard if you&#8217;re eligible, as it can significantly reduce the cost of travel.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_family-friendly_day_trips_by_train_from_London\"><\/span><strong>Are there family-friendly day trips by train from London?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Absolutely! <strong>Destinations like Brighton, Windsor, and Canterbury are ideal for families<\/strong>, offering attractions that appeal to both adults and children. For example, Brighton has its iconic pier and beach, Windsor features the historic Windsor Castle, and Canterbury provides a mix of history and quaint charm with its stunning cathedral and winding streets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_far_is_Cambridge_from_London_by_train\"><\/span><strong>How far is Cambridge from London by train?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cambridge is approximately 1 hour by train from central London<\/strong>, making it a perfect choice for a day trip. Known for its prestigious university and picturesque architecture, the city offers a blend of history, culture, and scenic beauty. 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