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Plan your United Kingdom Itinerary with Real Train, Bus & Inter-City Routes

United Kingdom travel plans with the routes already figured out

Rome2Rio itineraries for United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom

LondonLondon

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Days 1–4: London, England

Activities
  • Tower of London
  • Buckingham Palace
Explore London itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Vintry & Mercer Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

9.81,001 reviews
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5 days in United Kingdom

EdinburghLondon

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Days 1–4: Edinburgh, Scotland

Activities
  • Edinburgh Castle
  • St Giles Cathedral
Explore Edinburgh itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Ocean Mist Leith

10712 reviews
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Day 5: London, England

Distance
Transport
Popular
Edinburgh → London by train
  1. Take the train from Edinburgh to Londontrain train
4h 8m
$150–440
See more transport options
Activities
  • Hyde Park
  • Camden Market
Explore London itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Vintry & Mercer Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

9.81,001 reviews
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6 days in United Kingdom

GlasgowEdinburgh

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Days 1–2: Glasgow, Scotland

Activities
  • Pollok Country Park
  • Glasgow Street Art Walking Tour
Explore Glasgow itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Dakota Glasgow

9.61,001 reviews
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Days 3–6: Edinburgh, Scotland

7 days in United Kingdom

ManchesterLondon

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Days 1–2: Manchester, England

Activities
  • Etihad Stadium Tour
  • Albert Square and Town Hall
Explore Manchester itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Dakota Manchester

9.61,004 reviews
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Days 3–4: Liverpool, England

Distance
Transport
Popular
Manchester → Liverpool by train
  1. Take the train from Manchester to Liverpooltrain train
36 min
$21–45
See more transport options
Activities
  • St Georges Hall
  • Walker Art Gallery
Explore Liverpool itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Resident Liverpool

9.81,569 reviews
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Days 5–7: London, England

Distance
Transport
Popular
Liverpool → London by train
  1. Take the train from Liverpool to Londontrain train
2h 20m
$130–220
See more transport options
Activities
  • Victoria and Albert Museum
  • Kensington Palace
Explore London itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Vintry & Mercer Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

9.81,001 reviews
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8 days in United Kingdom

LiverpoolEdinburgh

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Days 1–2: Liverpool, England

Activities
  • The Beatles Story
  • Walker Art Gallery
Explore Liverpool itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Resident Liverpool

9.81,569 reviews
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Days 3–6: London, England

Distance
Transport
Popular
Liverpool → London by train
  1. Take the train from Liverpool to Londontrain train
2h 20m
$130–220
See more transport options
Activities
  • Trafalgar Square
  • Borough Market
Explore London itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Vintry & Mercer Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

9.81,001 reviews
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Days 7–8: Edinburgh, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
London → Edinburgh by train
  1. Take the train from London to Edinburghtrain train
4h 6m
$150–440
See more transport options
Activities
  • National Museum of Scotland
  • Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
Explore Edinburgh itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Ocean Mist Leith

10712 reviews
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9 days in United Kingdom

SouthamptonEdinburgh

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Days 1–2: Southampton, England

Activities
  • SeaCity Museum
  • Bargate
Explore Southampton itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The White Star Tavern

9.6839 reviews
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Days 3–6: London, England

Distance
Transport
Popular
Southampton → London by train
  1. Take the train from Southampton to Londontrain train
1h 19m
$60–140
See more transport options
Activities
  • Westminster Abbey
  • London Eye
Explore London itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Vintry & Mercer Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

9.81,001 reviews
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Days 7–9: Edinburgh, Scotland

10 days in United Kingdom

BelfastLondon

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Day 1: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Activities
  • Cave Hill Country Park
  • Botanic Gardens
Explore Belfast itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Tara Lodge

9.8888 reviews
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Day 2: Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Belfast → Londonderry by bus
  1. Take the bus from Belfast to Londonderrybus bus
2h
$22–30
See more transport options
Activities
  • Walled City Brewery
  • Peace Bridge
Explore Londonderry itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Bishop's Gate Hotel

9.8543 reviews
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Days 3–4: Glasgow, Scotland

Days 5–8: 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
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse
  • The Real Mary Kings Close
Explore Edinburgh itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Ocean Mist Leith

10712 reviews
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Days 9–10: London, England

Distance
Transport
Popular
Edinburgh → London by train
  1. Take the train from Edinburgh to Londontrain train
4h 8m
$150–440
See more transport options
Activities
  • Victoria and Albert Museum
  • Hyde Park
Explore London itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Vintry & Mercer Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

9.81,001 reviews
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11 days in United Kingdom

CardiffGlasgow

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Days 1–2: Cardiff, Wales

Activities
  • Techniquest Science Discovery Centre
  • Cardiff Bay Boat Trip
Explore Cardiff itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Parkgate Hotel

9.41,780 reviews
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Days 3–6: London, England

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cardiff → London by train
  1. Take the train from Cardiff to Londontrain train
2h 4m
$120–230
See more transport options
Activities
  • Borough Market
  • London Eye
Explore London itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Vintry & Mercer Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

9.81,001 reviews
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Days 7–10: Edinburgh, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
London → Edinburgh by train
  1. Take the train from London to Edinburghtrain train
4h 6m
$150–440
See more transport options
Activities
  • Dean Village
  • St Giles Cathedral
Explore Edinburgh itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Ocean Mist Leith

10712 reviews
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Day 11: 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
  • Buchanan Street
  • Glasgow Cathedral
Explore Glasgow itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Dakota Glasgow

9.61,001 reviews
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12 days in United Kingdom

BrightonGlasgow

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Days 1–2: Brighton, England

Activities
  • SEA LIFE Brighton
  • Brighton Toy and Model Museum
Explore Brighton itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

A Room With A View

9.6725 reviews
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Days 3–6: London, England

Distance
Transport
Popular
Brighton → London by train
  1. Take the train from Brighton to Londontrain train
1h 13m
$45–120
See more transport options
Activities
  • British Museum
  • Tower of London
Explore London itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Vintry & Mercer Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

9.81,001 reviews
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Days 7–10: Edinburgh, Scotland

Days 11–12: 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
  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
  • House for an Art Lover
Explore Glasgow itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Dakota Glasgow

9.61,001 reviews
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13 days in United Kingdom

BristolBelfast

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Day 1: Bristol, England

Activities
  • We The Curious
  • Banksy Street Art Walking Tour
Explore Bristol itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Hotel du Vin & Bistro Bristol

9.41,000 reviews
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Day 2: Bath, England

Distance
Transport
Popular
Bristol → Bath by train
  1. Take the train from Bristol to Bathtrain train
11 min
$9–18
See more transport options
Activities
  • Great Pulteney Street
  • Sally Lunns Historic Eating House & Museum
Explore Bath itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Grays Boutique B&B

9.8736 reviews
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Days 3–6: London, England

Distance
Transport
Popular
Bath → London by train
  1. Take the train from Bath to Londontrain train
1h 24m
$90–170
See more transport options
Activities
  • Buckingham Palace
  • National Gallery
Explore London itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Vintry & Mercer Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

9.81,001 reviews
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Days 7–10: Edinburgh, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
London → Edinburgh by train
  1. Take the train from London to Edinburghtrain train
4h 6m
$150–440
See more transport options
Activities
  • Dean Village
  • St Giles Cathedral
Explore Edinburgh itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Ocean Mist Leith

10712 reviews
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Days 11–12: 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
  • The Lighthouse
  • Pollok Country Park
Explore Glasgow itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Dakota Glasgow

9.61,001 reviews
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Day 13: Belfast, Northern Ireland

14 days in United Kingdom

WestminsterGlasgow

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Days 1–2: Westminster, England

Activities
  • London Eye
  • Parliament Square
Explore Westminster itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Vintry & Mercer Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

9.81,001 reviews
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Day 3: Canary Wharf, England

Distance
Transport
Popular
Westminster → Canary Wharf by subway
  1. Take the subway from Westminster to Canary Wharfsubway subway
11 min
$9–28
See more transport options
Activities
  • Ice Skating at Canary Wharf
  • Mudchute Park and Farm
Explore Canary Wharf itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Vintry & Mercer Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

9.81,001 reviews
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Day 4: Greenwich, England

Distance
Transport
Popular
Canary Wharf → Greenwich by bus
  1. Take the bus from Canary Wharf to Greenwichbus bus
8 min
$3–16
See more transport options
Activities
  • National Maritime Museum
  • St Alfege Church
Explore Greenwich itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Cheval Three Quays at The Tower of London

9.81,044 reviews
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Days 5–8: London, England

Distance
Transport
Popular
Greenwich → London by train
  1. Take the train from Greenwich to Londontrain train
13 min
$4–14
See more transport options
Activities
  • Buckingham Palace
  • British Museum
Explore London itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Vintry & Mercer Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

9.81,001 reviews
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Days 9–12: Edinburgh, Scotland

Days 13–14: 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
  • Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery
  • Riverside Museum
Explore Glasgow itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Dakota Glasgow

9.61,001 reviews
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15 days in United Kingdom

LondonderryChester

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Day 1: Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Activities
  • Bogside Murals
  • Guildhall
Explore Londonderry itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Bishop's Gate Hotel

9.8543 reviews
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Day 2: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Londonderry → Belfast by bus
  1. Take the bus from Londonderry to Belfastbus bus
1h 50m
$21–30
See more transport options
Activities
  • Botanic Gardens
  • Crumlin Road Gaol
Explore Belfast itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Tara Lodge

9.8888 reviews
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Days 3–6: Edinburgh, Scotland

Days 7–10: London, England

Distance
Transport
Popular
Edinburgh → London by train
  1. Take the train from Edinburgh to Londontrain train
4h 8m
$150–440
See more transport options
Activities
  • Westminster Abbey
  • Covent Garden
Explore London itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Vintry & Mercer Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

9.81,001 reviews
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Days 11–12: Manchester, England

Distance
Transport
Popular
London → Manchester by train
  1. Take the train from London to Manchestertrain train
2h 12m
$120–210
See more transport options
Activities
  • Science and Industry Museum
  • Explore Northern Quarter
Explore Manchester itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Dakota Manchester

9.61,004 reviews
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Days 13–14: Liverpool, England

Distance
Transport
Popular
Manchester → Liverpool by train
  1. Take the train from Manchester to Liverpooltrain train
36 min
$21–45
See more transport options
Activities
  • World Museum
  • Merseyside Maritime Museum
Explore Liverpool itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Resident Liverpool

9.81,569 reviews
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Day 15: Chester, England

Distance
Transport
Popular
Liverpool → Chester by train
  1. Take the train from Liverpool to Chestertrain train
43 min
$12–45
See more transport options
Activities
  • Chester Roman Amphitheatre
  • Sick to Death
Explore Chester itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Stone Villa

9.8484 reviews
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17 days in United Kingdom

EdinburghTelford

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Days 1–4: Edinburgh, Scotland

Activities
  • St Giles Cathedral
  • The Real Mary Kings Close
Explore Edinburgh itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Ocean Mist Leith

10712 reviews
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Days 5–8: London, England

Distance
Transport
Popular
Edinburgh → London by train
  1. Take the train from Edinburgh to Londontrain train
4h 8m
$150–440
See more transport options
Activities
  • Tower of London
  • London Eye
Explore London itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Vintry & Mercer Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

9.81,001 reviews
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Days 9–10: Manchester, England

Days 11–12: Liverpool, England

Distance
Transport
Popular
Manchester → Liverpool by train
  1. Take the train from Manchester to Liverpooltrain train
36 min
$21–45
See more transport options
Activities
  • Liverpool Cathedral
  • Liverpool ONE
Explore Liverpool itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Resident Liverpool

9.81,569 reviews
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Day 13: Chester, England

Distance
Transport
Popular
Liverpool → Chester by train
  1. Take the train from Liverpool to Chestertrain train
43 min
$12–45
See more transport options
Activities
  • River Dee Cruise
  • Chester Cathedral
Explore Chester itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Stone Villa

9.8484 reviews
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Day 14: Crewe, England

Distance
Transport
Popular
Chester → Crewe by train
  1. Take the train from Chester to Crewetrain train
20 min
$14–27
See more transport options
Activities
  • Funsters Play and Party Centre
  • Georgia Browns
Explore Crewe itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Bears Paw Inn

9.6496 reviews
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Day 15: Newcastle-under-Lyme, England

Distance
Transport
Popular
Crewe → Newcastle-under-Lyme by train
  1. Take the train from Crewe to Newcastle-under-Lymetrain train
21 min
$10–24
See more transport options
Activities
  • New Vic Theatre
  • Escape Room Newcastle
Explore Newcastle-under-Lyme itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Courtyard by Marriott Keele Staffordshire

9.2895 reviews
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Day 16: Stafford, England

Distance
Transport
Popular
Newcastle-under-Lyme → Stafford by train
  1. Take the train from Newcastle-under-Lyme to Staffordtrain train
15 min
$11–26
See more transport options
Activities
  • St Marys Collegiate Church
  • Shugborough Estate
Explore Stafford itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Moat House

9.41,004 reviews
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Day 17: Telford, England

18 days in United Kingdom

GlasgowStafford

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Days 1–2: Glasgow, Scotland

Activities
  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
  • Burrell Collection
Explore Glasgow itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Dakota Glasgow

9.61,001 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
  • Arthurs Seat
Explore Edinburgh itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Ocean Mist Leith

10712 reviews
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Days 7–10: London, England

Distance
Transport
Popular
Edinburgh → London by train
  1. Take the train from Edinburgh to Londontrain train
4h 8m
$150–440
See more transport options
Activities
  • Covent Garden
  • The Shard
Explore London itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Vintry & Mercer Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

9.81,001 reviews
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Days 11–12: Manchester, England

Distance
Transport
Popular
London → Manchester by train
  1. Take the train from London to Manchestertrain train
2h 12m
$120–210
See more transport options
Activities
  • Old Trafford Stadium Tour
  • Imperial War Museum North
Explore Manchester itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Dakota Manchester

9.61,004 reviews
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Days 13–14: Liverpool, England

Distance
Transport
Popular
Manchester → Liverpool by train
  1. Take the train from Manchester to Liverpooltrain train
36 min
$21–45
See more transport options
Activities
  • Merseyside Maritime Museum
  • World Museum
Explore Liverpool itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Resident Liverpool

9.81,569 reviews
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Day 15: Chester, England

Day 16: Crewe, England

Distance
Transport
Popular
Chester → Crewe by train
  1. Take the train from Chester to Crewetrain train
20 min
$14–27
See more transport options
Activities
  • Nantwich Museum
  • Englesea Brook Chapel and Museum
Explore Crewe itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Bears Paw Inn

9.6496 reviews
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Day 17: Newcastle-under-Lyme, England

Distance
Transport
Popular
Crewe → Newcastle-under-Lyme by train
  1. Take the train from Crewe to Newcastle-under-Lymetrain train
21 min
$10–24
See more transport options
Activities
  • Brampton Park and Museum
  • World of Wedgwood
Explore Newcastle-under-Lyme itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Courtyard by Marriott Keele Staffordshire

9.2895 reviews
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Day 18: Stafford, England

19 days in United Kingdom

ManchesterNewtownabbey

Itinerary navigation

Days 1–2: Manchester, England

Activities
  • Explore Northern Quarter
  • Old Trafford Stadium Tour
Explore Manchester itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Dakota Manchester

9.61,004 reviews
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Days 3–4: Liverpool, England

Distance
Transport
Popular
Manchester → Liverpool by train
  1. Take the train from Manchester to Liverpooltrain train
36 min
$21–45
See more transport options
Activities
  • Walker Art Gallery
  • St Georges Hall
Explore Liverpool itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Resident Liverpool

9.81,569 reviews
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Days 5–8: London, England

Distance
Transport
Popular
Liverpool → London by train
  1. Take the train from Liverpool to Londontrain train
2h 20m
$130–220
See more transport options
Activities
  • Victoria and Albert Museum
  • Covent Garden
Explore London itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Vintry & Mercer Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World

9.81,001 reviews
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Days 9–12: Edinburgh, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
London → Edinburgh by train
  1. Take the train from London to Edinburghtrain train
4h 6m
$150–440
See more transport options
Activities
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse
  • Edinburgh Dungeon
Explore Edinburgh itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Ocean Mist Leith

10712 reviews
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Days 13–14: 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
  • Buchanan Street
Explore Glasgow itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Dakota Glasgow

9.61,001 reviews
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Day 15: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Day 16: Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Belfast → Londonderry by bus
  1. Take the bus from Belfast to Londonderrybus bus
2h
$22–30
See more transport options
Activities
  • Free Derry Corner
  • Guildhall
Explore Londonderry itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Bishop's Gate Hotel

9.8543 reviews
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Day 17: Lisburn, Northern Ireland

Day 18: Bangor, Northern Ireland

Day 19: Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland

Must-see United Kingdom

Plot your journey across United Kingdom, visiting its many must-see destinations. With just a short train ride or scenic drive, you can journey from one region to another.