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About Traveling in Scotland

A guide to travelling in Scotland.
It couldn’t be easier to get around Scotland thanks to the transport options available to you. You can take to the skies, get on a train or take the bus to travel between Scotland’s major towns and cities, while a short ferry journey is all you need to visit most islands. An extensive road network features a dozen National Tourist Routes that are perfect for an afternoon drive.


EDINBURGH

Getting to Edinburgh from Edinburgh International Airport
Edinburgh International Airport is 12km (8 miles) west of Edinburgh city centre and buses run regularly throughout the day (every 10 minutes), which will take you to Waverley Bridge in the city centre. A taxi to the city centre will cost approximately $30.

(NB. If you buy the Edinburgh Pass you can get free transport around the city and a free return transfer from Edinburgh Airport).

Getting around Edinburgh by Bus
Frequent travel throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians can be undertaken on the network of local bus services that makes this a convenient and good value way to get around. You can get daily bus tickets that give you unlimited travel in Edinburgh for the day, as well as single journey tickets and both can be bought from the driver on board the bus, although no change is given.

You can get more information about travelling to and from Edinburgh Airport, city bus tours and night buses on the Lothian Buses and First Group website.

GLASGOW

Getting to Glasgow from Glasgow Airports
Glasgow International Airport is 13 km (8 miles) west of Glasgow city centre and buses run regularly throughout the day (every 10 minutes), which will take you to the city centre’s main bus station.

Getting around Glasgow by Public Transport
By Bus/Train (Local)
The region has an integrated network of public transport services that offers convenient travel for residents and visitors. Daytripper, Discovery and Roundabout discount tickets for hop-on/hop-off travel around the region are offered by Strathclyde Passenger Transport (SPT). A network of 12 Travel Centres is also operated by SPT, which will serve all your public transport enquiries and sell you tickets. Further advice and information on times and tickets is provided by the Glasgow Tourist Information Centre.

By Underground
Glasgow Underground is also known as the Clockwork Orange and operates on a circular route around the city. This links the south side and west end with the city centre. Further information and advice on times and tickets for the underground is provided at the Glasgow Tourist Information Centre.

Discovery Ticket
This allows unlimited travel by underground for one day and offers exceptional value. It’s valid after 0930 Monday-Saturday and all day Sunday. Discovery Tickets can be bought from any underground station, while vouchers are available from SPT travel centres which should then be exchanged for a ticket at an underground station.

(N.B. When you buy the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Trail Ticket travel on SPT services is included).

Edinburgh and Glasgow Taxis
Taxis are an important part of a city’s makeup and in Edinburgh and Glasgow you can make use of five-seater black cabs that you’d find in other cities across the UK. They have a yellow ‘TAXI’ light on the roof which will be lit when they’re free. Simply hail one by raising your hand or take the front cab at one of the city centre’s taxi ranks.

Fares start from around £2 with supplements for pieces of luggage or call out-fees to pick you up from your holiday accommodation. If you’re dining out at a restaurant and you request a taxi, they usually order a licensed minicab or people carrier for you instead of a black cab.

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