4 days in Manchester & Scotland Itinerary

Unofficially dubbed the Capital of the North, Manchester is known for its influence on industry and music, as well as its world-renowned connection to sports.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Thu): see the interesting displays at The Pankhurst Centre, examine the collection at The Manchester Museum, then take an in-depth tour of People's History Museum, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Manchester Cathedral.

To see maps, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, use the Manchester trip planner .

Johannesburg, South Africa to Manchester is an approximately 17-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight, bus, and train; or do a combination of flight and train. Traveling from Johannesburg to Manchester, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Johannesburg in October, plan for colder days and little chillier nights in Manchester: temperatures range from 17°C by day to 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Glasgow.

Scotland’s largest city, Glasgow is known for its cultural heritage and the friendliness of its people.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Fri): get engrossed in the history at Hunterian Museum, take an in-depth tour of The Tenement House, then explore the different monuments and memorials at The Necropolis, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Glasgow Cathedral.

To find more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Glasgow visit website .

You can fly from Manchester to Glasgow in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. October in Glasgow sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.