Originally Posted by
Swiss Tony
Op only you can make the call here on value but what about getting one room at the mercer from the day before? I just think you are wasting time for the sake of it on the first day and with a young one in tow it won't be fun for you or anyone else on that train.
You may evenue find the later dates in Edinburgh are cheaper for hotels which would offset the extra cost in London.
This could end up being worthwhile. I'll price out some options and see how it looks. If we start the trip in London and then go up to Edinburgh, does it make more sense to fly from EDI > CDG or to train + Eurostar? I'm sure the travel time would obviously be lower for the flight, and I believe I could still use Avios (but not direct?).