What is the cheapest way to get from Barnard Castle to The Scottish Borders?

The cheapest way to get from Barnard Castle to The Scottish Borders is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 2h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnard Castle to The Scottish Borders?

The fastest way to get from Barnard Castle to The Scottish Borders is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Barnard Castle and The Scottish Borders?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnard Castle to The Scottish Borders. However, there are services departing from Galgate - Commercial Hotel and arriving at Archies Walk via Bus Station Stand E, Eldon Square Bus Station and Jedburgh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Barnard Castle to The Scottish Borders?

The distance between Barnard Castle and The Scottish Borders is 217 miles. The road distance is 100.2 miles.

How do I travel from Barnard Castle to The Scottish Borders without a car?

The best way to get from Barnard Castle to The Scottish Borders without a car is to line 84 bus and train which takes 4h 40m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Barnard Castle to The Scottish Borders?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Barnard Castle to The Scottish Borders, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnard Castle to The Scottish Borders bus from?

Barnard Castle to The Scottish Borders bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Bus Station Stand E.

Where does the Barnard Castle to The Scottish Borders bus arrive?

Barnard Castle to The Scottish Borders bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Eldon Square Bus Station.

Can I drive from Barnard Castle to The Scottish Borders?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnard Castle to The Scottish Borders is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Barnard Castle to The Scottish Borders.

Where can I stay near The Scottish Borders?

There are 426+ hotels available in The Scottish Borders.

Barnard Castle to The Scottish Borders - 3 ways to travel via train

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There are 3 ways to get from Barnard Castle to The Scottish Borders by bus, train, or car

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Line 84 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Galgate - Commercial Hotel to Tubwell Rowbus 84
2. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain
4h 40m
Drive 99.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barnard Castle to The Scottish Borderscar 99.6 mi
2h 11m
£25–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand E to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus X21
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Jedburgh Bus Stationbus X74
6h 36m

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Distance: 215.4 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Barnard Castle, England and The Scottish Borders, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Galgate - Commercial Hotel to Archies Walk via Newgate St Methodist Ch, Bus Station Stand E, Eldon Square Bus Station, and Jedburgh Bus Station in around 6h 36m.

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