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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
  • Trafalgar Square
  • 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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5 days in United Kingdom

EdinburghLondon

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Days 1–4: Edinburgh, Scotland

Activities
  • Princes Street Gardens
  • 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
$150–430
See more transport options
Activities
  • National Gallery
  • 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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6 days in United Kingdom

GlasgowEdinburgh

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Days 1–2: Glasgow, Scotland

Activities
  • Pollok Country Park
  • Buchanan Street
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
  • National Football Museum
  • Etihad 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
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Activities
  • British Music Experience
  • Anfield Stadium Tour
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
  • The Shard
  • St Pauls Cathedral
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
  • National Gallery
  • St Pauls Cathedral
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
$150–430
See more transport options
Activities
  • Dean Village
  • Princes Street Gardens
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
  • Old Town Walls Walk
  • SeaCity Museum
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
  • Kensington Palace
  • 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 7–9: Edinburgh, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
London → Edinburgh by train
  1. Take the train from London to Edinburghtrain train
4h 6m
$150–430
See more transport options
Activities
  • National Museum of Scotland
  • Arthurs Seat
Explore Edinburgh itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Ocean Mist Leith

10712 reviews
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10 days in United Kingdom

BelfastLondon

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Day 1: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Activities
  • Belfast Castle
  • Peace Wall
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
$21–30
See more transport options
Activities
  • Craft Village
  • Free Derry Corner
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
  • Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
  • Arthurs Seat
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
$150–430
See more transport options
Activities
  • St Pauls Cathedral
  • 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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11 days in United Kingdom

CardiffGlasgow

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Days 1–2: Cardiff, Wales

Activities
  • Pierhead Building Visit
  • Techniquest Science Discovery Centre
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
  • Victoria and Albert Museum
  • 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
$150–430
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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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
  • Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
  • Glasgow Street Art Walking Tour
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
  • Brighton Palace Pier
  • Volks Electric Railway
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
$45–110
See more transport options
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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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
  • Pollok Country Park
  • Glasgow Necropolis
Explore Glasgow itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Dakota Glasgow

9.61,001 reviews
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13 days in United Kingdom

BirminghamBelfast

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Days 1–2: Birmingham, England

Activities
  • Bullring & Grand Central
  • Gas Street Basin
Explore Birmingham itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Grand Hotel Birmingham

9.41,163 reviews
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Days 3–6: London, England

Distance
Transport
Popular
Birmingham → London by train
  1. Take the train from Birmingham to Londontrain train
1h 19m
$75–180
See more transport options
Activities
  • Buckingham Palace
  • 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
$150–430
See more transport options
Activities
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse
  • Princes Street Gardens
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
  • Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery
  • 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
  • Downing Street
  • Banqueting House
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
  • Museum of London Docklands
  • Ice Skating at Canary Wharf
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
  • Greenwich Foot Tunnel
  • Greenwich Park
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
  • 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 9–12: Edinburgh, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
London → Edinburgh by train
  1. Take the train from London to Edinburghtrain train
4h 6m
$150–430
See more transport options
Activities
  • Calton Hill
  • The Scotch Whisky Experience
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
  • Burrell Collection
  • Tennent Caledonian Brewery Tour
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
  • Nerve Centre
  • Siege Museum
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
  • W5 Science & Discovery Centre
  • Belfast City Hall
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
$150–430
See more transport options
Activities
  • Trafalgar Square
  • 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
  • Manchester Museum
  • Manchester Art Gallery
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
  • The Beatles Story
  • Mersey Ferry
Explore Liverpool itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Resident Liverpool

9.81,569 reviews
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Day 15: Chester, England

17 days in United Kingdom

EdinburghPortsmouth

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Days 1–4: Edinburgh, Scotland

Activities
  • Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
  • 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
$150–430
See more transport options
Activities
  • Kensington Palace
  • 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 9–10: 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
  • Imperial War Museum North
Explore Manchester itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Dakota Manchester

9.61,004 reviews
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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
  • St Georges Hall
Explore Liverpool itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Resident Liverpool

9.81,569 reviews
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Day 13: Chester, England

Day 14: Wrexham, Wales

Distance
Transport
Popular
Chester → Wrexham by train
  1. Take the train from Chester to Wrexhamtrain train
15 min
$8–16
See more transport options
Activities
  • Wrexham General Market
  • Xplore Science Discovery Centre
Explore Wrexham itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wynnstay Arms

9.4296 reviews
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Days 15–16: Southampton, England

Day 17: Portsmouth, England

Distance
Transport
Popular
Southampton → Portsmouth by train
  1. Take the train from Southampton to Portsmouthtrain train
41 min
$18–45
See more transport options
Activities
  • Portsmouth Cathedral
  • Mary Rose Museum
Explore Portsmouth itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

'The Haven' a luxury apartment close to the Meon Shore coast.

10239 reviews
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18 days in United Kingdom

GlasgowSouthampton

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Days 1–2: Glasgow, Scotland

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

Dakota Glasgow

9.61,001 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
$150–430
See more transport options
Activities
  • St Pauls Cathedral
  • 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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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
  • Afflecks Palace
  • Science and Industry Museum
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
  • Crosby Beach Another Place
  • Liverpool Cathedral
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 Ghost Tour
  • River Dee Cruise
Explore Chester itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Stone Villa

9.8484 reviews
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Day 16: Wrexham, Wales

Distance
Transport
Popular
Chester → Wrexham by train
  1. Take the train from Chester to Wrexhamtrain train
15 min
$8–16
See more transport options
Activities
  • Minera Lead Mines and Country Park
  • Acton Park
Explore Wrexham itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Wynnstay Arms

9.4296 reviews
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Days 17–18: Southampton, England

19 days in United Kingdom

ManchesterNewtownabbey

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Days 1–2: Manchester, England

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 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
  • Tate Liverpool
  • Royal Albert Dock
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
  • 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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Days 9–12: Edinburgh, Scotland

Distance
Transport
Popular
London → Edinburgh by train
  1. Take the train from London to Edinburghtrain train
4h 6m
$150–430
See more transport options
Activities
  • Princes Street Gardens
  • Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
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
  • Buchanan Street
  • Riverside Museum
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
$21–30
See more transport options
Activities
  • Museum of Free Derry
  • Siege Museum
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

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