- Distance: 32.3 mi
- Duration: 54 min
The average train between Edinburgh and The Scottish Borders takes 54 min and the fastest train takes 52 min. There is an hourly train service from Edinburgh to The Scottish Borders. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and The Scottish Borders. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:43 PM which arrives into The Scottish Borders at 11:35 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 54 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at The Scottish Borders station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 54 min.
Edinburgh to The Scottish Borders train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to The Scottish Borders train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Galashiels station.
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The distance between Edinburgh and The Scottish Borders is 46.9 km. The road distance is 52 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels hourly. Tickets cost £14–26 and the journey takes 54 min.
