Dear U.K friends, My husband and I are planning (hoping!) to fly to London and spend a few days, and then take a train up to Edinburgh, either next spring or early fall. We have wanted to do this for the past 3 years, but Covid postponed that, and now the airlines are such a mess that we will wait yet another year in hopes that things will calm down.
I have read about the trains that run from London up to Edinburgh--LNER, Avanti, and Lumo. I'm having a difficult time deciding which one will be best, because the opinions on each line are all over the place (as opinions usually are!), but which one do you think is the most reliable? While we would like to travel first class, reliability and performance are more important than a cushy seat and a free drink. Having said that, we have NEVER been on a train, so we'd like a positive, fun, and stress-free experience!
Thank you in advance for any insights and opinions. I appreciate it!