Rome2Rio

Plan your Scotland Itinerary with Real Train, Bus & Inter-City Routes

Scotland travel plans with the routes already figured out

Rome2Rio itineraries for Scotland are made from a decade of travellers telling us their favourite ways to get from A to B. Personalise these itineraries to take you from A to B to C... and then all the way back home.

4 days in Scotland

EdinburghEdinburgh

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Days 1–4: Edinburgh, Scotland

Activities
  • Arthurs Seat
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse
Explore Edinburgh itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Ocean Mist Leith

10709 reviews
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5 days in Scotland

GlasgowEdinburgh

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Days 1–2: Glasgow, Scotland

Activities
  • George Square
  • Riverside Museum
Explore Glasgow itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Dakota Glasgow

9.61,003 reviews
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Days 3–5: Edinburgh, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Glasgow → Edinburgh by train
  1. Take the train from Glasgow to Edinburghtrain train
50 min
$40–70
See more transport options
Activities
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse
  • Dynamic Earth
Explore Edinburgh itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Ocean Mist Leith

10709 reviews
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6 days in Scotland

EdinburghGlasgow

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Days 1–4: Edinburgh, Scotland

Activities
  • Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
  • Royal Mile
Explore Edinburgh itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Ocean Mist Leith

10709 reviews
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Days 5–6: Glasgow, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Edinburgh → Glasgow by train
  1. Take the train from Edinburgh to Glasgowtrain train
50 min
$40–70
See more transport options
Activities
  • Buchanan Street
  • Tennent Caledonian Brewery Tour
Explore Glasgow itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Dakota Glasgow

9.61,003 reviews
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7 days in Scotland

GlasgowAberdeen

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Days 1–2: Glasgow, Scotland

Activities
  • Tennent Caledonian Brewery Tour
  • Buchanan Street
Explore Glasgow itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Dakota Glasgow

9.61,003 reviews
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Days 3–6: Edinburgh, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Glasgow → Edinburgh by train
  1. Take the train from Glasgow to Edinburghtrain train
50 min
$40–70
See more transport options
Activities
  • Edinburgh Dungeon
  • Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
Explore Edinburgh itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Ocean Mist Leith

10709 reviews
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Day 7: Aberdeen, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Edinburgh → Aberdeen by train
  1. Take the train from Edinburgh to Aberdeentrain train
2h 28m
$45–190
See more transport options
Activities
  • Dunnottar Castle
  • Tolbooth Museum
Explore Aberdeen itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen

9.61,000 reviews
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8 days in Scotland

EdinburghDundee

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Days 1–4: Edinburgh, Scotland

Activities
  • Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
  • Dynamic Earth
Explore Edinburgh itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Ocean Mist Leith

10709 reviews
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Days 5–6: Glasgow, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Edinburgh → Glasgow by train
  1. Take the train from Edinburgh to Glasgowtrain train
50 min
$40–70
See more transport options
Activities
  • Tennent Caledonian Brewery Tour
  • House for an Art Lover
Explore Glasgow itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Dakota Glasgow

9.61,003 reviews
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Day 7: Aberdeen, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Glasgow → Aberdeen by train
  1. Take the train from Glasgow to Aberdeentrain train
2h 43m
$130–230
See more transport options
Activities
  • Gordon Highlanders Museum
  • Stonehaven Open Air Pool
Explore Aberdeen itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen

9.61,000 reviews
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Day 8: Dundee, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Aberdeen → Dundee by train
  1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain train
1h 12m
$26–110
See more transport options
Activities
  • Verdant Works
  • The McManus Dundee Art Gallery & Museum
Explore Dundee itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Staybridge Suites Dundee by IHG

9.6684 reviews
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9 days in Scotland

GlasgowLivingston

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Days 1–2: Glasgow, Scotland

Activities
  • Tennent Caledonian Brewery Tour
  • Clydeside Distillery
Explore Glasgow itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Dakota Glasgow

9.61,003 reviews
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Days 3–6: Edinburgh, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Glasgow → Edinburgh by train
  1. Take the train from Glasgow to Edinburghtrain train
50 min
$40–70
See more transport options
Activities
  • The Scotch Whisky Experience
  • Calton Hill
Explore Edinburgh itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Ocean Mist Leith

10709 reviews
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Day 7: Aberdeen, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Edinburgh → Aberdeen by train
  1. Take the train from Edinburgh to Aberdeentrain train
2h 28m
$45–190
See more transport options
Activities
  • Aberdeen Beach
  • Gordon Highlanders Museum
Explore Aberdeen itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen

9.61,000 reviews
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Day 8: Dundee, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Aberdeen → Dundee by train
  1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain train
1h 12m
$26–110
See more transport options
Activities
  • Mills Observatory
  • Verdant Works
Explore Dundee itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Staybridge Suites Dundee by IHG

9.6684 reviews
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Day 9: Livingston, Scotland

10 days in Scotland

EdinburghDunfermline

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Days 1–4: Edinburgh, Scotland

Activities
  • Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
  • Dean Village
Explore Edinburgh itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Ocean Mist Leith

10709 reviews
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Days 5–6: Glasgow, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Edinburgh → Glasgow by train
  1. Take the train from Edinburgh to Glasgowtrain train
50 min
$40–70
See more transport options
Activities
  • Glasgow Street Art Walking Tour
  • Buchanan Street
Explore Glasgow itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Dakota Glasgow

9.61,003 reviews
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Day 7: Aberdeen, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Glasgow → Aberdeen by train
  1. Take the train from Glasgow to Aberdeentrain train
2h 43m
$130–230
See more transport options
Activities
  • Union Street
  • Dunnottar Castle
Explore Aberdeen itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen

9.61,000 reviews
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Day 8: Dundee, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Aberdeen → Dundee by train
  1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain train
1h 12m
$26–110
See more transport options
Activities
  • Dundee Law
  • Discovery Walk
Explore Dundee itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Staybridge Suites Dundee by IHG

9.6684 reviews
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Day 9: Livingston, Scotland

Day 10: Dunfermline, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Livingston → Dunfermline by bus
  1. Take the bus from Livingston to Dunfermlinebus bus
47 min
$6–9
See more transport options
Activities
  • Culross Palace and Village
  • Knockhill Racing Circuit
Explore Dunfermline itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing

9.2918 reviews
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11 days in Scotland

GlasgowHamilton

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Days 1–2: Glasgow, Scotland

Activities
  • Glasgow Necropolis
  • Glasgow Cathedral
Explore Glasgow itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Dakota Glasgow

9.61,003 reviews
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Days 3–6: Edinburgh, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Glasgow → Edinburgh by train
  1. Take the train from Glasgow to Edinburghtrain train
50 min
$40–70
See more transport options
Activities
  • St Giles Cathedral
  • National Museum of Scotland
Explore Edinburgh itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Ocean Mist Leith

10709 reviews
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Day 7: Aberdeen, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Edinburgh → Aberdeen by train
  1. Take the train from Edinburgh to Aberdeentrain train
2h 28m
$45–190
See more transport options
Activities
  • Footdee Fittie
  • Balmoral Castle
Explore Aberdeen itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen

9.61,000 reviews
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Day 8: Dundee, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Aberdeen → Dundee by train
  1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain train
1h 12m
$26–110
See more transport options
Activities
  • Mills Observatory
  • Dundee Science Centre
Explore Dundee itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Staybridge Suites Dundee by IHG

9.6684 reviews
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Day 9: Livingston, Scotland

Day 10: Dunfermline, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Livingston → Dunfermline by bus
  1. Take the bus from Livingston to Dunfermlinebus bus
47 min
$6–9
See more transport options
Activities
  • Knockhill Racing Circuit
  • Dunfermline Palace
Explore Dunfermline itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing

9.2918 reviews
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Day 11: Hamilton, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Dunfermline → Hamilton by train
  1. Take the train from Dunfermline to Hamiltontrain train
  2. Take the train from Dunfermline to Hamiltontrain train
2h 12m
$48–88
See more transport options
Activities
  • M&Ds Scotland Theme Park
  • Hamilton Academical Football Club
Explore Hamilton itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hampton by Hilton Hamilton Park

9.21,002 reviews
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12 days in Scotland

EdinburghCoatbridge

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Days 1–4: Edinburgh, Scotland

Activities
  • Edinburgh Dungeon
  • Edinburgh Castle
Explore Edinburgh itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Ocean Mist Leith

10709 reviews
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Days 5–6: Glasgow, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Edinburgh → Glasgow by train
  1. Take the train from Edinburgh to Glasgowtrain train
50 min
$40–70
See more transport options
Activities
  • Glasgow Street Art Walking Tour
  • House for an Art Lover
Explore Glasgow itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Dakota Glasgow

9.61,003 reviews
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Day 7: Aberdeen, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Glasgow → Aberdeen by train
  1. Take the train from Glasgow to Aberdeentrain train
2h 43m
$130–230
See more transport options
Activities
  • Aberdeen Maritime Museum
  • Balmoral Castle
Explore Aberdeen itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen

9.61,000 reviews
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Day 8: Dundee, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Aberdeen → Dundee by train
  1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain train
1h 12m
$26–110
See more transport options
Activities
  • HMS Unicorn
  • Discovery Walk
Explore Dundee itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Staybridge Suites Dundee by IHG

9.6684 reviews
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Day 9: Livingston, Scotland

Day 10: Dunfermline, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Livingston → Dunfermline by bus
  1. Take the bus from Livingston to Dunfermlinebus bus
47 min
$6–9
See more transport options
Activities
  • Culross Palace and Village
  • Forth Bridge Viewpoint
Explore Dunfermline itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing

9.2918 reviews
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Day 11: Hamilton, Scotland

Day 12: Coatbridge, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Hamilton → Coatbridge by train
  1. Take the train from Hamilton to Coatbridgetrain train
22 min
$6–13
See more transport options
Activities
  • Monkland Canal Walk
  • Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life
Explore Coatbridge itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Dakota Eurocentral

9.2934 reviews
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13 days in Scotland

GlasgowCumbernauld

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Days 1–2: Glasgow, Scotland

Activities
  • Glasgow Necropolis
  • Burrell Collection
Explore Glasgow itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Dakota Glasgow

9.61,003 reviews
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Days 3–6: Edinburgh, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Glasgow → Edinburgh by train
  1. Take the train from Glasgow to Edinburghtrain train
50 min
$40–70
See more transport options
Activities
  • The Real Mary Kings Close
  • The Scotch Whisky Experience
Explore Edinburgh itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Ocean Mist Leith

10709 reviews
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Day 7: Aberdeen, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Edinburgh → Aberdeen by train
  1. Take the train from Edinburgh to Aberdeentrain train
2h 28m
$45–190
See more transport options
Activities
  • Aberdeen Beach
  • Provost Skenes House
Explore Aberdeen itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen

9.61,000 reviews
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Day 8: Dundee, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Aberdeen → Dundee by train
  1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain train
1h 12m
$26–110
See more transport options
Activities
  • Camperdown Wildlife Centre
  • RRS Discovery
Explore Dundee itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Staybridge Suites Dundee by IHG

9.6684 reviews
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Day 9: Livingston, Scotland

Day 10: Dunfermline, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Livingston → Dunfermline by bus
  1. Take the bus from Livingston to Dunfermlinebus bus
47 min
$6–9
See more transport options
Activities
  • Townhill Country Park
  • Forth Bridge Viewpoint
Explore Dunfermline itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing

9.2918 reviews
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Day 11: Hamilton, Scotland

Day 12: Coatbridge, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Hamilton → Coatbridge by train
  1. Take the train from Hamilton to Coatbridgetrain train
22 min
$6–13
See more transport options
Activities
  • Time Capsule Waterpark
  • St Patricks Church Coatbridge
Explore Coatbridge itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Dakota Eurocentral

9.2934 reviews
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Day 13: Cumbernauld, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Coatbridge → Cumbernauld by train
  1. Take the train from Coatbridge to Cumbernauldtrain train
7 min
$4–9
See more transport options
Activities
  • Cumbernauld Golf Club
  • Palacerigg Country Park
Explore Cumbernauld itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Craig Park House

10101 reviews
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14 days in Scotland

EdinburghWishaw

Itinerary navigation

Days 1–4: Edinburgh, Scotland

Activities
  • Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
  • Dynamic Earth
Explore Edinburgh itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Ocean Mist Leith

10709 reviews
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Days 5–6: Glasgow, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Edinburgh → Glasgow by train
  1. Take the train from Edinburgh to Glasgowtrain train
50 min
$40–70
See more transport options
Activities
  • House for an Art Lover
  • Glasgow Cathedral
Explore Glasgow itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Dakota Glasgow

9.61,003 reviews
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Day 7: Aberdeen, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Glasgow → Aberdeen by train
  1. Take the train from Glasgow to Aberdeentrain train
2h 43m
$130–230
See more transport options
Activities
  • Footdee Fittie
  • Slains Castle
Explore Aberdeen itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen

9.61,000 reviews
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Day 8: Dundee, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Aberdeen → Dundee by train
  1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain train
1h 12m
$26–110
See more transport options
Activities
  • Discovery Walk
  • Lochee Park
Explore Dundee itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Staybridge Suites Dundee by IHG

9.6684 reviews
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Day 9: Livingston, Scotland

Day 10: Dunfermline, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Livingston → Dunfermline by bus
  1. Take the bus from Livingston to Dunfermlinebus bus
47 min
$6–9
See more transport options
Activities
  • Culross Palace and Village
  • Forth Bridge Viewpoint
Explore Dunfermline itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing

9.2918 reviews
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Day 11: Hamilton, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Dunfermline → Hamilton by train
  1. Take the train from Dunfermline to Hamiltontrain train
  2. Take the train from Dunfermline to Hamiltontrain train
2h 12m
$48–88
See more transport options
Activities
  • Hamilton Water Palace
  • Hamilton Academical Football Club
Explore Hamilton itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hampton by Hilton Hamilton Park

9.21,002 reviews
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Day 12: Coatbridge, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Hamilton → Coatbridge by train
  1. Take the train from Hamilton to Coatbridgetrain train
22 min
$6–13
See more transport options
Activities
  • Time Capsule Waterpark
  • Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life
Explore Coatbridge itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Dakota Eurocentral

9.2934 reviews
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Day 13: Cumbernauld, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Coatbridge → Cumbernauld by train
  1. Take the train from Coatbridge to Cumbernauldtrain train
7 min
$4–9
See more transport options
Activities
  • Cumbernauld Theatre Trust Lanternhouse
  • Cumbernauld Golf Club
Explore Cumbernauld itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Craig Park House

10101 reviews
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Day 14: Wishaw, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cumbernauld → Wishaw by train
  1. Take the train from Cumbernauld to Wishawtrain train
  2. Take the train from Cumbernauld to Wishawtrain train
43 min
$12–22
See more transport options
Activities
  • Catch a show at Motherwell Concert Hall and Theatre
  • Walk through the historic Dalzell Estate
Explore Wishaw itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Dakota Eurocentral

9.2934 reviews
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15 days in Scotland

GlasgowEast Kilbride

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Days 1–2: Glasgow, Scotland

Activities
  • Glasgow Cathedral
  • The Lighthouse
Explore Glasgow itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Dakota Glasgow

9.61,003 reviews
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Days 3–6: Edinburgh, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Glasgow → Edinburgh by train
  1. Take the train from Glasgow to Edinburghtrain train
50 min
$40–70
See more transport options
Activities
  • The Scotch Whisky Experience
  • Dean Village
Explore Edinburgh itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Ocean Mist Leith

10709 reviews
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Day 7: Aberdeen, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Edinburgh → Aberdeen by train
  1. Take the train from Edinburgh to Aberdeentrain train
2h 28m
$45–190
See more transport options
Activities
  • Tolbooth Museum
  • Gordon Highlanders Museum
Explore Aberdeen itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Residence Inn by Marriott Aberdeen

9.61,000 reviews
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Day 8: Dundee, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Aberdeen → Dundee by train
  1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain train
1h 12m
$26–110
See more transport options
Activities
  • Camperdown Wildlife Centre
  • Dundee Law
Explore Dundee itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Staybridge Suites Dundee by IHG

9.6684 reviews
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Day 9: Livingston, Scotland

Day 10: Dunfermline, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Livingston → Dunfermline by bus
  1. Take the bus from Livingston to Dunfermlinebus bus
47 min
$6–9
See more transport options
Activities
  • Knockhill Racing Circuit
  • Dunfermline Carnegie Hall
Explore Dunfermline itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing

9.2918 reviews
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Day 11: Hamilton, Scotland

Day 12: Coatbridge, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Hamilton → Coatbridge by train
  1. Take the train from Hamilton to Coatbridgetrain train
22 min
$6–13
See more transport options
Activities
  • Showcase Cinema Coatbridge
  • St Patricks Church Coatbridge
Explore Coatbridge itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Dakota Eurocentral

9.2934 reviews
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Day 13: Cumbernauld, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Coatbridge → Cumbernauld by train
  1. Take the train from Coatbridge to Cumbernauldtrain train
7 min
$4–9
See more transport options
Activities
  • Cumbernauld Leisure Centre
  • Greenfaulds Bowling Club
Explore Cumbernauld itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Craig Park House

10101 reviews
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Day 14: Wishaw, Scotland

Day 15: East Kilbride, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Wishaw → East Kilbride by line 250 bus
  1. Take the bus from Wishaw to East Kilbridebus bus
38 min
See more transport options
Activities
  • Odeon Luxe East Kilbride
  • Whitelee Windfarm Visitor Centre
Explore East Kilbride itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Crossbasket Castle Hotel & Restaurant

9.8254 reviews
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Must-see Scotland

Plot your journey across Scotland, visiting its many must-see destinations. With just a short train ride or scenic drive, you can journey from one region to another.