There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Smailholm Tower by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
- Take the taxi from Tweedbank to Smailholm Towertaxi
1h 15m£35–51Drive 39.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edinburgh to Smailholm Towercar 39.8 mi
1h£10–14Bus
- Take the bus from South Bridge to Leaderfoot Bridgebus 51
1h 47m£22–28Taxi
- Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Smailholm Towertaxi 39.8 mi
1h£250–310Train, line 67 bus
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
- Take the bus from Tweedbank Station to Clintmains Road Endbus 67
2h 4m£31–49
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Smailholm Tower is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Smailholm Tower is to drive which takes 1h and costs £9 - £14.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Smailholm Tower. However, there are services departing from South Bridge and arriving at Leaderfoot Bridge via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Smailholm Tower is 43 miles. The road distance is 40.1 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Smailholm Tower without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 15m and costs £35 - £55.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Edinburgh to Smailholm Tower, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Smailholm Tower bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from South Bridge station.
Edinburgh to Smailholm Tower bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Leaderfoot Bridge station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Smailholm Tower is 40 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Edinburgh to Smailholm Tower.
There are 451+ hotels available in Smailholm Tower.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Smailholm Tower, Scotland?
Borders Buses operates a bus from South Bridge to Leaderfoot Bridge hourly. Tickets cost £9–13 and the journey takes 1h 38m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–28
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- bordersbuses.co.uk
Bus from South Bridge to Leaderfoot Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Tweedbank Station to Clintmains Road End
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- £20–310
Five Star Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1896 756 789
- Website
- fivestartaxisgalashiels.com
Langlee Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7493 233 692
- Website
- langleecabs.co.uk
Monte's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1896 759 300
Central Taxis Ltd
- Phone
- +44 131 229 2468
- Website
- taxis-edinburgh.co.uk
City Cabs Ltd
- Phone
- +44 131 228 1211
- Website
- citycabs.co.uk
Drymen Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1360 660077
ComCab Edinburgh
- Phone
- +44 131 272 8000
- Website
- comcab-edinburgh.co.uk
Central Taxis Edinburgh
- Phone
- +44 131 229 2468
- Website
- taxis-edinburgh.co.uk
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