Budget Travel from Edinburgh
These itineraries begin in Edinburgh and show the complete journey rather than only the destination cost. Completed trips remain clearly separated from upcoming plans.
Compare our trips from Edinburgh
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Our completed May 2026 weekend from Edinburgh with Sliema, Valletta and Mdina, one hostel night and one traveller's visa included.
Our completed August 2025 trip via Glasgow and Inverness with two full hikes, five scenic stops and an actual cost of £118 per person.
Our real four-night trip from Edinburgh with Douglas, southern cliffs, Peel, Groudle Glen and wildlife for £209.50 per person.
Our real three-night weekend from Edinburgh with Birmingham's free highlights, Cadbury World and Warwick Castle for £98.25 per person.
Our real 13-hour island day trip by train and ferry: Brodick Castle, Blackwaterfoot, Drumadoon Point, dolphins and red squirrels for £70.50 per person.
Our real local 3-day itinerary: castle, Royal Mile, Arthur's Seat, museum, university, Britannia, Portobello and Princes Street for £71.50 per person in confirmed costs.
Our real 10-hour day trip from Edinburgh by bus: £12 return fare per person, Old Course, coast, university and Meridian Line.
Ryanair, French Theory, Louvre, Tuileries, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower and real costs.
Applecross, Ullapool, Kylesku Bridge, Durness, John o’ Groats and Wick.
YHA Thameside, Oyster travel, The Shard and a walking-heavy itinerary.
Train from Edinburgh, private hostel room, Windermere, trekking and Grasmere.