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London, UK → Edinburgh, UK

5 days · 1,041 km · 20 stops

5Days
1,041 kmDistance
20Stops
€2,380Est. cost

A 5-day family road trip from London to Edinburgh via historic cities, coasts, and hikes

Estimated cost

€2,380estimated total
Stays €980
Fuel €170
Food €530
Other €700

Estimates generated at planning time — your actual costs may vary.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1
367 km4h 38mDepart 08:30
Start
London, UK
Drive 3 km in ~10min to riverside pub parking
1
Attraction4.6

The Backs

Cambridge, UK
10:15–12:452h 30m here€35

Historic colleges and riverside photo walk

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Use Park & Ride; easier SUV parking than central lanes.
Drive 152 km in ~2h 15min via A1(M) toward York
2
Food4.2

Anchor Cambridge

Cambridge, UK
12:55–13:551h here€85

Local pub lunch by the River Cam

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Book family table; central parking is limited.
Drive 4 km in ~15min to hotel with parking
3
Attraction4.7

York City Walls

York, UK
16:10–18:102h here

Medieval wall walk with skyline views

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Great golden-hour photos; use city-edge car parks.
Drive 2 km in ~10min for dinner area access
4
Overnight4.3

Novotel York Centre

York, UK
18:25–19:251h here€190

Family-friendly hotel near historic centre

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Confirm SUV parking height and reserve a space.
Day 2
206 km3h 9mDepart 08:30
Drive 86 km in ~1h 25min via A64 to the coast
5
Attraction4.6

JORVIK Viking Centre

York, UK
08:45–11:152h 30m here€70

Interactive Viking history experience

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Pre-book timed tickets; kid-friendly history stop.
Drive 1 km in ~5min to abbey car park
6
Food4.6

Magpie Café

Whitby, UK
12:40–13:401h here€90

Classic Yorkshire fish and chips

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Popular spot; have a backup takeaway plan.
Drive 126 km in ~2h 5min via A171/A19 to Newcastle
7
Attraction4.6

Whitby Abbey

Whitby, UK
13:45–16:152h 30m here€75

Clifftop Gothic ruins above the sea

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Windy cliff paths; bring layers and camera.
Drive 2 km in ~10min to Quayside dining
8
Overnight4.5

Maldron Hotel Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
18:20–19:201h here€185

Central hotel with nearby parking options

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Use nearby garage; check SUV height before arrival.
Day 3
163 km2h 43mDepart 08:30
Drive 53 km in ~1h 5min via A69/A686 into Alston
9
Attraction4.6

Housesteads Roman Fort - Vercovicium - English Heritage Site

Haydon Bridge, UK
09:35–12:052h 30m here€80

Roman fort and dramatic ridge views

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Fuel before leaving Newcastle; remote roads have fewer services.
Drive 68 km in ~1h 35min via A686 and Ullswater route
10
Food4.6

The Cumberland Inn

Alston, UK
13:10–14:101h here€80

Hearty local lunch in Pennine town

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Good mid-route rest before rural roads.
Drive 29 km in ~40min to Keswick hotel
11
Activity4.7

Aira Force

Matterdale, United Kingdom
15:45–17:452h here€20

Family hike to woodland waterfall

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Wear grippy shoes; paths can be wet.
Drive 1 km in ~5min to town dining
12
Overnight4.5

Keswick Country House Hotel

Keswick, UK
18:25–19:251h here€210

Comfortable Lake District hotel base

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Reserve parking; Lake District spaces fill quickly.
Day 4
125 km1h 52mDepart 08:30
Drive 1 km in ~5min to town lunch
13
Activity4.9

Derwent Water

Keswick, UK
08:45–11:152h 30m here€20

Scenic lake walk with mountain photos

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Easy family route; check ferry options if weather is calm.
Drive 182 km in ~2h 50min via M6/A75 to Dumfries
14
Food4.7

The Round

Keswick, UK
11:20–12:201h here€80

Casual burgers and local craft options

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Good fast-casual choice for kids.
Drive 5 km in ~10min to hotel parking
15
Attraction4.6

Caerlaverock Castle

Dumfries, UK
15:10–17:102h here€55

Moated triangular medieval castle

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Flat grounds suit families; bring zoom lens for details.
Drive 3 km in ~10min to town dinner
16
Overnight4.3

Holiday Inn Dumfries by IHG

Dumfries, UK
17:20–18:201h here€175

Modern hotel on edge of Dumfries

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On-site parking is easier for SUV access.
Day 5
180 km3h 26mDepart 08:30
Drive 2 km in ~5min to local lunch stop
17
Attraction4.6

New Lanark

Lanark, UK
10:05–12:352h 30m here€75

Historic mill village by River Clyde

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Good mix of history, architecture, and riverside photos.
Drive 74 km in ~1h 20min via A70/M8 to South Queensferry
18
Food4.5

Inn on the Loch

Lanark, UK
12:40–13:401h here€85

Scottish lunch near New Lanark

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Relaxed family meal before final drive.
Drive 17 km in ~35min via A90 into Edinburgh
19
Attraction4.6

Forth Bridges Viewpoint

Queensferry, United Kingdom
15:00–16:301h 30m here€10

Iconic bridge views over the Firth of Forth

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Excellent final photo stop; use designated car parks.
Enjoy the scenic drive
20
Activity4.9

Arthur's Seat

Edinburgh, UK
17:05–19:052h here

Short hill walk with city panorama

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Choose lower paths with kids if windy; park outside tight lanes.
Finish
Edinburgh, UK

Before you go

Local tips

  • 1Reserve hotel parking in advance for the SUV.
  • 2Fuel up before Hadrian's Wall and Lake District rural stretches.
  • 3Use Park & Ride for historic centres when possible.
  • 4Pre-book major paid attractions for family time slots.

Good to know

  • 1UK coastal and hill weather changes quickly.
  • 2Old city centres can have narrow lanes and height-limited garages.
  • 3Bank holiday traffic may affect May travel times.
  • 4Rural roads near the Lakes and Pennines can be slow.

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