car, bus and coach travel to (and in) Scotland
Scotland has excellent road links with England as part of the wider British road network, making it very easy for visitors travelling north to select one of many roads - from motorways to quiet country roads.
The major roads crossing the border into Scotland are the A1 which runs up the east side of England all the way from London to Edinburgh, crossing the border at Berwick-upon-Tweed and the A74 / M74 which connects with the M6 from Birmingham and Manchester in England, crosses the border at Gretna Green, and continues on to Glasgow.
There are also numerous smaller roads which generally offer better scenery for people less bothered about their journey time. As a general rule, A roads in Scotland will have 1 or 2 carriageways and will be quicker than B roads.
One of the most spectacular border crossings is via the A68 at Carter Bar.
For cross-border bus travel, stravaiging.com recommends National Express who have a pass called Brit Xplorer that allows you to hop on and off an unlimited amount of services at your leisure.
One of the best ways to see Scotland is by car. Whether you bring your own car or opt to hire one, it affords you the luxury of stopping whenever and wherever you want, and choosing exactly where you go.
The further north and west you go in Scotland, generally the less choice you will have as to which routes you take. Major roads within Scotland include the M8 between Edinburgh and Glasgow, the M9 / A9 which heads north from Edinburgh to Thurso via Perth and Inverness, the M90 / A90 which runs up the east coast from Edinburgh to Fraserburgh via Dundee and Aberdeen, and the A82 which runs up the west coast from Glasgow to Inverness via Loch Lomond, Fort William and Loch Ness.
More details on car hire can be found in the stravaiging.com car hire shop, while details of bus & coach tickets can be found in the stravaiging.com bus & coach tickets shop
