There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to The Scottish Borders by train, tram, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
1h 48m£26–40Drive 42.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to The Scottish Borderscar 42.1 mi
58 min£11–15Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Edinburgh Airport to St Andrew Squaretram T50 / ...
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to A7 Boleside Hail & Ridebus X95
2h 51m£18–22Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to The Scottish Borders42.1 mi
58 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to The Scottish Borderstaxi 42.1 mi
58 min£85–110
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to The Scottish Borders is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 58 min.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to The Scottish Borders is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £10 - £15.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to The Scottish Borders. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Galashiels via Edinburgh Gateway and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and The Scottish Borders is 40 miles. The road distance is 42.3 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to The Scottish Borders without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £25 - £45.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to The Scottish Borders, including transfers.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to The Scottish Borders train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to The Scottish Borders train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Galashiels station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to The Scottish Borders is 42 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to The Scottish Borders.
There are 430+ hotels available in The Scottish Borders.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and The Scottish Borders, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels hourly. Tickets cost £14–26 and the journey takes 55 min.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0131 338 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- Edinburgh Trams
Tram from Edinburgh Airport to St Andrew Square
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Edinburgh Trams
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- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to A7 Boleside Hail & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Borders Buses
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to The Scottish Borders
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- £85–110
Executive Cabs Glasgow
- Phone
- +44 755 224 0041
- Website
- executivecabsglasgow.co.uk
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and The Scottish Borders. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.