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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
  • Princes Street Gardens
Explore Edinburgh itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge

8.54,701 reviews
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5 days in Scotland

GlasgowEdinburgh

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Days 1–2: Glasgow, Scotland

Activities
  • Glasgow Cathedral
  • Clydeside Distillery
Explore Glasgow itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

citizenM Glasgow

8.56,190 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
$35–70
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Activities
  • Edinburgh Dungeon
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse
Explore Edinburgh itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge

8.54,701 reviews
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6 days in Scotland

EdinburghGlasgow

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Days 1–4: Edinburgh, Scotland

Activities
  • The Scotch Whisky Experience
  • Calton Hill
Explore Edinburgh itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge

8.54,701 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
$35–70
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Activities
  • Buchanan Street
  • George Square
Explore Glasgow itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

citizenM Glasgow

8.56,190 reviews
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7 days in Scotland

GlasgowAberdeen

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Days 1–2: Glasgow, Scotland

Activities
  • Riverside Museum
  • Burrell Collection
Explore Glasgow itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

citizenM Glasgow

8.56,190 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
$35–70
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Activities
  • The Scotch Whisky Experience
  • Dean Village
Explore Edinburgh itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge

8.54,701 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
$55–190
See more transport options
Activities
  • Old Aberdeen
  • Balmoral Castle
Explore Aberdeen itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Aloft Aberdeen TECA

8.82,399 reviews
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8 days in Scotland

EdinburghDundee

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Days 1–4: Edinburgh, Scotland

Activities
  • The Real Mary Kings Close
  • The Scotch Whisky Experience
Explore Edinburgh itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge

8.54,701 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
$35–70
See more transport options
Activities
  • House for an Art Lover
  • Burrell Collection
Explore Glasgow itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

citizenM Glasgow

8.56,190 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
$120–230
See more transport options
Activities
  • St Machars Cathedral
  • Balmoral Castle
Explore Aberdeen itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Aloft Aberdeen TECA

8.82,399 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
$30–110
See more transport options
Activities
  • Camperdown Wildlife Centre
  • Broughty Ferry Castle
Explore Dundee itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Dundee

8.86,534 reviews
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9 days in Scotland

GlasgowLivingston

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Days 1–2: Glasgow, Scotland

Activities
  • The Lighthouse
  • House for an Art Lover
Explore Glasgow itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

citizenM Glasgow

8.56,190 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
$35–70
See more transport options
Activities
  • Edinburgh Dungeon
  • Dynamic Earth
Explore Edinburgh itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge

8.54,701 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
$55–190
See more transport options
Activities
  • Dunnottar Castle
  • Gordon Highlanders Museum
Explore Aberdeen itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Aloft Aberdeen TECA

8.82,399 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
$30–110
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Activities
  • Baxter Park
  • Verdant Works
Explore Dundee itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Dundee

8.86,534 reviews
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Day 9: Livingston, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Dundee → Livingston by train
  1. Take the train from Dundee to Livingstontrain train
  2. Take the train from Dundee to Livingstontrain train
1h 54m
$42–104
See more transport options
Activities
  • Beecraigs Country Park
  • Linlithgow Palace
Explore Livingston itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Chain Runner, Livingston by Marston's Inns

8.11,416 reviews
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10 days in Scotland

EdinburghHamilton

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Days 1–4: Edinburgh, Scotland

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

Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge

8.54,701 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
$35–70
See more transport options
Activities
  • George Square
  • The Lighthouse
Explore Glasgow itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

citizenM Glasgow

8.56,190 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
$120–230
See more transport options
Activities
  • Slains Castle
  • Tolbooth Museum
Explore Aberdeen itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Aloft Aberdeen TECA

8.82,399 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
$30–110
See more transport options
Activities
  • Dundee Science Centre
  • HMS Unicorn
Explore Dundee itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Dundee

8.86,534 reviews
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Day 9: Livingston, Scotland

Day 10: Hamilton, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Livingston → Hamilton by bus
  1. Take the bus from Livingston to Hamiltonbus bus
  2. Take the bus from Livingston to Hamiltonbus bus
1h 25m
See more transport options
Activities
  • Chatelherault Country Park
  • David Livingstone Birthplace Museum
Explore Hamilton itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Avonbridge Hotel

7.71,661 reviews
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11 days in Scotland

GlasgowCoatbridge

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Days 1–2: Glasgow, Scotland

Activities
  • Clydeside Distillery
  • Buchanan Street
Explore Glasgow itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

citizenM Glasgow

8.56,190 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
$35–70
See more transport options
Activities
  • Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
  • Calton Hill
Explore Edinburgh itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge

8.54,701 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
$55–190
See more transport options
Activities
  • Codonas Amusement Park
  • Aberdeen Beach
Explore Aberdeen itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Aloft Aberdeen TECA

8.82,399 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
$30–110
See more transport options
Activities
  • HMS Unicorn
  • Caird Hall
Explore Dundee itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Dundee

8.86,534 reviews
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Day 9: Livingston, Scotland

Day 10: Hamilton, Scotland

Day 11: Coatbridge, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Hamilton → Coatbridge by train
  1. Take the train from Hamilton to Coatbridgetrain train
22 min
$6–12
See more transport options
Activities
  • Dunbeth Park
  • Time Capsule Waterpark
Explore Coatbridge itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Mondo Hotel

8.21,126 reviews
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12 days in Scotland

EdinburghWishaw

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Days 1–4: Edinburgh, Scotland

Activities
  • The Scotch Whisky Experience
  • Edinburgh Castle
Explore Edinburgh itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge

8.54,701 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
$35–70
See more transport options
Activities
  • House for an Art Lover
  • Glasgow Street Art Walking Tour
Explore Glasgow itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

citizenM Glasgow

8.56,190 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
$120–230
See more transport options
Activities
  • Dunnottar Castle
  • Aberdeen Beach
Explore Aberdeen itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Aloft Aberdeen TECA

8.82,399 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
$30–110
See more transport options
Activities
  • Dundee Contemporary Arts
  • Mills Observatory
Explore Dundee itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Dundee

8.86,534 reviews
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Day 9: Livingston, Scotland

Day 10: Hamilton, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Livingston → Hamilton by bus
  1. Take the bus from Livingston to Hamiltonbus bus
  2. Take the bus from Livingston to Hamiltonbus bus
1h 25m
See more transport options
Activities
  • Strathclyde Country Park
  • Chatelherault Country Park
Explore Hamilton itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Avonbridge Hotel

7.71,661 reviews
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Day 11: Coatbridge, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Hamilton → Coatbridge by train
  1. Take the train from Hamilton to Coatbridgetrain train
22 min
$6–12
See more transport options
Activities
  • Drumpellier Country Park
  • Dunbeth Park
Explore Coatbridge itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Mondo Hotel

8.21,126 reviews
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Day 12: Wishaw, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Coatbridge → Wishaw by train
  1. Take the train from Coatbridge to Wishawtrain train
17 min
$6–12
See more transport options
Activities
  • Swim or gym at Wishaw Sports Centre
  • Thrills at M&Ds Scotlands Theme Park
Explore Wishaw itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Raven’s Cliff Lodge by Marston's Inns

8.21,334 reviews
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13 days in Scotland

GlasgowEast Kilbride

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Days 1–2: Glasgow, Scotland

Activities
  • Pollok Country Park
  • Glasgow Science Centre
Explore Glasgow itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

citizenM Glasgow

8.56,190 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
$35–70
See more transport options
Activities
  • The Scotch Whisky Experience
  • Edinburgh Castle
Explore Edinburgh itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge

8.54,701 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
$55–190
See more transport options
Activities
  • Dunnottar Castle
  • Old Aberdeen
Explore Aberdeen itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Aloft Aberdeen TECA

8.82,399 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
$30–110
See more transport options
Activities
  • V&A Dundee
  • HMS Unicorn
Explore Dundee itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Dundee

8.86,534 reviews
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Day 9: Livingston, Scotland

Day 10: Hamilton, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Livingston → Hamilton by bus
  1. Take the bus from Livingston to Hamiltonbus bus
  2. Take the bus from Livingston to Hamiltonbus bus
1h 25m
See more transport options
Activities
  • Hamilton Old Parish Church
  • David Livingstone Birthplace Museum
Explore Hamilton itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Avonbridge Hotel

7.71,661 reviews
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Day 11: Coatbridge, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Hamilton → Coatbridge by train
  1. Take the train from Hamilton to Coatbridgetrain train
22 min
$6–12
See more transport options
Activities
  • Coatbridge Library
  • Time Capsule Waterpark
Explore Coatbridge itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Mondo Hotel

8.21,126 reviews
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Day 12: Wishaw, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Coatbridge → Wishaw by train
  1. Take the train from Coatbridge to Wishawtrain train
17 min
$6–12
See more transport options
Activities
  • Thrills at M&Ds Scotlands Theme Park
  • Catch a show at Motherwell Concert Hall and Theatre
Explore Wishaw itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Raven’s Cliff Lodge by Marston's Inns

8.21,334 reviews
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Day 13: East Kilbride, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Wishaw → East Kilbride by line 254 bus
  1. Take the bus from Wishaw to East Kilbridebus bus
29 min
See more transport options
Activities
  • The Village Theatre
  • National Museum of Rural Life
Explore East Kilbride itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Ramada East Kilbride

7.91,974 reviews
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14 days in Scotland

EdinburghPaisley

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Days 1–4: Edinburgh, Scotland

Activities
  • Royal Mile
  • Edinburgh Castle
Explore Edinburgh itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Moxy Edinburgh Fountainbridge

8.54,701 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
$35–70
See more transport options
Activities
  • Glasgow Necropolis
  • Glasgow Cathedral
Explore Glasgow itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

citizenM Glasgow

8.56,190 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
$120–230
See more transport options
Activities
  • Footdee Fittie
  • Codonas Amusement Park
Explore Aberdeen itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Aloft Aberdeen TECA

8.82,399 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
$30–110
See more transport options
Activities
  • Verdant Works
  • Camperdown Wildlife Centre
Explore Dundee itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Dundee

8.86,534 reviews
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Day 9: Livingston, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Dundee → Livingston by train
  1. Take the train from Dundee to Livingstontrain train
  2. Take the train from Dundee to Livingstontrain train
1h 54m
$42–104
See more transport options
Activities
  • St Andrews Church
  • Livingston Skate Park
Explore Livingston itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Chain Runner, Livingston by Marston's Inns

8.11,416 reviews
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Day 10: Hamilton, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Livingston → Hamilton by bus
  1. Take the bus from Livingston to Hamiltonbus bus
  2. Take the bus from Livingston to Hamiltonbus bus
1h 25m
See more transport options
Activities
  • David Livingstone Birthplace Museum
  • Palace Grounds Retail Park
Explore Hamilton itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Avonbridge Hotel

7.71,661 reviews
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Day 11: Coatbridge, Scotland

Day 12: Wishaw, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Coatbridge → Wishaw by train
  1. Take the train from Coatbridge to Wishawtrain train
17 min
$6–12
See more transport options
Activities
  • Visit St Ignatius Church
  • Catch a show at Motherwell Concert Hall and Theatre
Explore Wishaw itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Raven’s Cliff Lodge by Marston's Inns

8.21,334 reviews
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Day 13: East Kilbride, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Wishaw → East Kilbride by line 254 bus
  1. Take the bus from Wishaw to East Kilbridebus bus
29 min
See more transport options
Activities
  • East Kilbride Ice Rink
  • EK East Kilbride Shopping Centre
Explore East Kilbride itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Ramada East Kilbride

7.91,974 reviews
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Day 14: Paisley, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
East Kilbride → Paisley by train
  1. Take the train from East Kilbride to Paisleytrain train
  2. Take the train from East Kilbride to Paisleytrain train
48 min
$14–27
See more transport options
Activities
  • Paisley Canal Centre
  • St Mirren Park SMiSA Stadium
Explore Paisley itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Holiday Inn - Glasgow Airport by IHG

7.59,314 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.