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How to get fromEdinburgh to Duns Castleby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, line 60 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the bus from Berwick station to Dunlop Housebus bus 60
    2h 27m
    £25–50

  2. Drive 42.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Duns Castlecar car 42.4 mi
    58 min
    £11–16

  3. Train, line 67 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Tweedbank Station to Horsemarket Bus Shelterbus bus 67
    3. Take the bus from Woodmarket Bus Shelter to Duns Volunteer Hallbus bus 34
    4h 45m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Duns Castletaxi taxi 42.4 mi
    58 min
    £270–330

  5. Train, line 60 bus via Boston Court

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Street to Boston Courtbus bus 60
    2h 29m
    £25–50

  6. Train, line 32 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the bus from Castlegate to Black Bull Streetbus bus 32
    2h 36m
    £26–52

Edinburgh to Duns Castle by train, bus, and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 73 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Duns Castle, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Duns Castle. However, you can take the train to Berwick-upon-Tweed, walk to Berwick station, take the line 60 bus to Dunlop House, then walk to Duns Castle. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Duns Castle via Tweedbank, Tweedbank Station, Woodmarket Bus Shelter, and Duns Volunteer Hall in around 4h 45m.

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