Take the best route from your departure point to the M1 motorway, which is signposted on all major roads out of London city center. Follow the M1 for approximately 70 miles.
Exit onto M6 motorway at Junction 19 of the M1. Follow M6 for 230 miles, until the motorway ends and joins the A74.
Follow the A74, which crosses the border between England and Scotland. Follow maps and signposts to your destination in Scotland.
Travel by bus, tube or taxi to the train station. Aim to arrive at least 30 minutes before your train is due to leave. You depart from Euston railway station or Kings Cross station if you are traveling to Scotland by East Coast Rail; if you are traveling by overnight sleeper train service, you will depart from London, Euston station.
Hand your train ticket to the railway guard and make your way to the correct station platform. Board the train.
Find your reserved seat or bed and make yourself comfortable. Drinks and snacks are available from buffet services on the train. Your train stops at a number of stations en route to Scotland. If traveling by sleeper, your train compartment will be uncoupled at Glasgow or Edinburgh stations during the night and you'll need to leave the train by 8 a.m. the following morning.
Travel by car, bus, tube or taxi to your departure airport. Flights are available from Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton and Stansted to various Scottish destinations. Arrive at least one hour prior to your flight departure, so you have time to check in.
Make your way to the checkin desk to check your luggage. You will need your tickets, boarding pass and photo identification.
Follow directions to your departure gate and wait for your flight to be called. When the flight is called, join the line for boarding the plane.
Hand your boarding card to the Flight attendant and board the plane, making your way to your allocated seat. Once the plane has taken off, your flight to Edinburgh or Glasgow will take at least 80 minutes.
