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There are 4 ways to get from Scotland to Machu Picchu by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport, Train + Bus

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane EDI - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    26h 57m
    $788–3,128

  2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport, Train + Bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane ABZ - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    27h 9m
    $537–3,254

  3. Fly from Glasgow Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane GLA - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    27h 2m
    $1,032–2,722

  4. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport, Train + Bus

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ)plane plane INV - CUZ
    2. Take the train from Cusco - Wanchaq to Machu Picchu Pueblotrain train
    38h 22m
    $546–3,328

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration21h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$376Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Scotland and Machu Picchu, Peru?

There is no direct connection from Scotland to Machu Picchu. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Aberdeen Airport, walk to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, fly to Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), walk to Cusco Airport, take the bus to Avenida Pardo, walk to Cusco - Wanchaq, take the train to Machu Picchu Pueblo, walk to Aguas Calientes, then take the bus to Machu Picchu.

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