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Places to Stay Near a Train Station in Scotland
The best holidays start the moment you sit down on the train. These Scotland stays are within a walkable mile of a station — step off, stroll to your door, and let the car stay at home.
Maybole Cottages - Dairy Cottage
✓ Near a Train Station
Ayr, Southern Scotland
Sleeps 2
£393 per break
Check availability
Kingussie camping & aire Croila Croft
✓ Near a Train Station
✓ Motorhome Service Point with water and waste disposal on site
Aviemore
The Sandyford Hotel
✓ Near a Train Station
✓ Convenient location close to West End and City Centre of Glasgow
Glasgow
Arisaig Bunkhouse
✓ Near a Train Station
✓ Next to a local pub with weekly traditional music sessions
Arisaig
Westerlea Hotel
✓ Near a Train Station
✓ Victorian former home with period features set in its own grounds
Nairn
Maybole Cottages - The Bottom Byre
✓ Near a Train Station
Ayr, Southern Scotland
Sleeps 4
£423 per break
Check availability
Sea Thistle Cottage
✓ Near a Train Station
Nairn, Northern Scotland
Sleeps 2
£737 per break
Check availability
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
✓ Near a Train Station
✓ Georgian building on the edge of Edinburgh's New Town
Edinburgh
The Coach House
✓ Near a Train Station
Pitlochry, Central Scotland
Sleeps 3
£273 per break
Check availability
Travelodge Edinburgh Central Waterloo Place
✓ Near a Train Station
✓ Well placed for views of Calton Hill's Acropolis-style monument
Edinburgh
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Worth knowing before you book
Book train tickets around 12 weeks ahead for the cheapest advance fares, and pack light — a mile with wheeled luggage is easy, a mile with four bags is not. Some heritage-line stations here are seasonal, so check services for your dates.
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Frequently asked questions
How close are the stations?
Within about a mile of the stay — a 15–20 minute walk. Check the operator's timetable for service frequency, especially on rural and heritage lines.
Do I book through this site?
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