ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND ITINERARY
A Logical Route Through Britain
England and Scotland can be combined beautifully when the journey moves in one direction, protects enough nights in each base and uses the right transportation for cities and countryside.
A CLASSIC TEN-NIGHT ROUTE
London — Four nights for major landmarks, neighborhoods, theater and an optional day trip.
York — Two nights for medieval streets, the Minster, museums and a natural break in the northbound rail journey.
Edinburgh — Three nights for the castle, Royal Mile, New Town and a focused Scotland experience.
A COUNTRYSIDE ROUTE
Replace York with Bath and the Cotswolds when English countryside is the priority. This requires a less direct route, so transportation and the number of nights should be planned carefully.
A TWO-WEEK ROUTE
With fourteen days, add a Highland base after Edinburgh or allow more time in southern England. Wales can also be included when the route has enough nights and the traveler accepts additional driving or rail connections.
RAIL AND ROAD STRATEGY
Use rail between London, York and Edinburgh. Bath is easy by rail, while rural Cotswolds villages need a tour or car. The Scottish Highlands also require a planned road component even when other parts of the trip are by train.
OPEN-JAW FLIGHTS CAN SAVE TIME
Arriving in London and departing from Edinburgh or Glasgow may eliminate the need to backtrack. The international airfare should be compared with the cost and time of returning to London.
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