The 15 Best Day Trips from Edinburgh
Nearby United Kingdom destinations worth a visit - with distance, direction, and what to see.
The best day trips from Edinburgh, United Kingdom - 15 nearby places worth a visit, including Glasgow, Newcastle upon Tyne, Aberdeen. Each is within easy reach, with the distance, direction, and what to see so you can plan your days.
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Glasgow, United Kingdom
67 km W of Edinburgh626,410 people - 2
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
148 km SE of Edinburgh300,125 people - 3
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
149 km NE of Edinburgh198,590 people - 4
Dundee, United Kingdom
59 km N of Edinburgh148,210 people - 5
Carlisle, United Kingdom
119 km S of Edinburgh78,470 people - 6
Gateshead, United Kingdom
149 km SE of Edinburgh77,649 people - 7
Paisley, United Kingdom
78 km W of Edinburgh77,270 people - 8
East Kilbride, United Kingdom
65 km W of Edinburgh75,310 people - 9
Livingston, United Kingdom
21 km W of Edinburgh56,840 people - 10
Dunfermline, United Kingdom
21 km NW of Edinburgh54,990 people - 11
Hamilton, United Kingdom
56 km W of Edinburgh54,480 people - 12
Meikle Earnock, United Kingdom
57 km SW of Edinburgh54,480 people - 13
Cumbernauld, United Kingdom
49 km W of Edinburgh50,530 people - 14
Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom
18 km N of Edinburgh50,370 people - 15
Perth, United Kingdom
51 km N of Edinburgh47,350 people
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Edinburgh?
- Popular day trips from Edinburgh include Glasgow, Newcastle upon Tyne, Aberdeen, Dundee, Carlisle. All are within about 150 km.
- How far are day trips from Edinburgh?
- These destinations sit roughly 15-150 km from Edinburgh. The closest is Kirkcaldy, about 18 km N.
- How do you plan day trips from Edinburgh?
- Pick a nearby destination, check the distance and direction below, then build it into a day-by-day trip with Packy AI to get routes, timings, and things to do.
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