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Glasgow, Prestwick, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Inverness are the main airports. Important direct ferry links include Irish connections via Troon, Cairnryan and Stranraer in the south-west.
From England & Wales »
A good choice internal air and rail routes link Scotland, the UK and Ireland. Roads across the border include everything from main trunk roads to rural byways.
From Northern Ireland »
For those coming from Ireland and Northern Ireland then both P&O Ferries and Stena Line provide crossings from Northern Ireland. Simply catch the ferry from Belfast or Larne and travel to Cairnryan or Troon in Scotland. However Troon is only operational during the summer months from March. Journey time is from just 2 hours using the latest fast craft vessels.
From Europe by air »
Scotland has excellent air links with continental Europe. There are many direct flights from both low-cost and regular airlines to Scotland throughout Europe. Find out how to book now.
From Europe by ferry »
If you are considering taking your car to Scotland then the obvious choice is to take a ferry. There are a few choices of entry via England or Northern Ireland. Newcastle from Amsterdam with DFDS is the closest European entry point, which is less than an hour to the Scottish Borders.
From North America »
As well as direct transatlantic flights to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Prestwick, other European hub airports, like London, Amsterdam or Paris, have good Scotland connections and widen the choice.
Distances Between Scottish & English Towns & Cities »
In a country accustomed to visitors from all parts of the globe, and where tourism is important, you’ll usually be able to find advice and assistance quite easily – even if it just means asking your fellow travellers.
