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How to get fromEdinburgh to Coalburnby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Coalburn by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 253 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Motherwelltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Caledonian Gardensbus bus 253
    2h 14m

  2. Drive  42.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Coalburncar car 42.4 mi
    1h 3m
    £11–16

  3. Bus, line 253 bus

    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Caledonian Gardensbus bus 253
    2h 58m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Coalburntaxi taxi 42.4 mi
    1h 3m
    £270–330

  5. Train, line 201 bus, line 253 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bellshilltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Gardenside to Bus Stationbus bus 201 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Caledonian Gardensbus bus 253
    2h 57m

  6. Bus, line 253 bus via Princes Street

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Caledonian Gardensbus bus 253
    2h 59m

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  • Distance: 55.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Coalburn, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Shandwick Place to Caledonian Gardens via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 2h 58m.

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