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Day Trips from London

Published on October 6th, 2009.

Much to see less than 2 hours away

BritRail’s London Plus Pass is perfect for shorter get-aways, where pass validity begins at 2 days of rail travel within 8 days.  An extended weekend in London is more feasible these days and with BritRail’s London Plus Pass you can even fit in a day trip or two to great destinations just outside the hustle and bustle of downtown London.

- London Waterloo to Salisbury takes approximately an hour and twenty minutes.  Salisbury is centered around its stunning gothic style cathedral featuring the highest spire in Britain at 123 meters.  Other attractions include St. Thomas’s church and its doom painting, and a market square to explore on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

- London Kings Cross to Cambridge takes approximately forty-five minutes. Cambridge, famous for its University, has a beautiful river and narrow streets packed with gothic architecture, historic pubs and coffee houses.  The main sights include King’s College Chapel, Great St. Mary’s Church, Christ’s College and Trinity College.

- London Paddington to Bath takes approximately an hour and twenty-five minutes.  Bath houses one of the world’s finest preserved Roman Spas.  Plus you’ll enjoy a number of Georgian masterpieces including Circus, inspired by the Roman Coliseum, and the Georgian Garden.

- London Victoria to Brighton takes approximately fifty minutes.  Brighton boasts the best seaside city in Britain, pebble beach and all.  The Brighton Pier, along with the rest of the city is packed with great restaurants and bars.  Visitors also love the extravagant Royal Pavillion, the royal palace of King George IV.

Filled under Attractions, England, Great Britain, London.

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