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How to get fromInverness to The Scottish Bordersby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Inverness to The Scottish Borders by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    4h 42m
    £70–175

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    6h 23m
    £26–36

  3. Drive 192.7 mi

    1. Drive from Inverness to The Scottish Borderscar car 192.7 mi
    3h 44m
    £47–68

  4. Bus via A7 Boleside Hail & Ride

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Uk094
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to A7 Boleside Hail & Ridebus bus X95
    6h 51m
    £39–70

Inverness to The Scottish Borders by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and The Scottish Borders, Scotland?

You can take a train from Inverness to Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Inverness Union Street to Galashiels Transport Interchange via George Street and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 6h 23m.

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