HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET FROM LONDON TO SCOTLAND?
Your travel time will depend on how you get here (and where you're going). Catch a train in less than 5 hours, or sit back on a coach for around 8 hours. Flying will take up to 4 hours if you factor in your time at the airport checking in.
But there's so much more to explore beyond the central belt, so allow a couple of hours once you're in Scotland to head north, east or west and uncover some alternative historic towns or charming villages.
WHAT IS THE QUICKEST WAY FROM LONDON TO SCOTLAND?
The quickest way is to take the train from London to either Edinburgh or Glasgow in around 4 hours. A direct flight from London to Scotland is likely to take the same amount of time due to check in and hold luggage.
DO I NEED A PASSPORT TO TRAVEL TO SCOTLAND?
No. If you are travelling within the UK you will not need a passport.
If you are flying from London to Scotland, then you will need to carry photographic identification; this may not need to be a passport, but you should check with your airline.
WHICH IS THE CHEAPEST WAY TO GET TO SCOTLAND FROM LONDON?
The cheapest way to get to Scotland from London is to book your travel in advance.
The earlier you book, the cheaper it will be to travel from London to Scotland. Generally, booking a flight with a budget airline or booking a seat on a coach will be your cheapest options.
WHAT'S THE MOST SUSTAINABLE WAY TO TRAVEL TO SCOTLAND?
The most sustainable way to travel is by train. Trains emit around 70% less emissions than other forms of travel, including electric vehicles.
