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How to get fromLeeds to The Scottish Bordersby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Leeds to The Scottish Borders by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    4h 55m
    £89–169

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to A7 Boleside Hail & Ridebus bus X95
    5h 43m
    £25–37

  3. Drive  160.1 mi

    1. Drive from Leeds to The Scottish Borderscar car 160.1 mi
    3h 16m
    £40–58

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LBA - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    6h 48m
    £76–177

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train Leeds - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Lindean Bus Shelterbus bus X95
    5h 39m
    £49–85

  6. Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne

    1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus bus Uk073 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Jedburgh Bus Stationbus bus X74
    6h 13m

Leeds to The Scottish Borders by train

Calendar82Weekly Trains
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Leeds to Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to A7 Boleside Hail & Ride via Halston Hotel in around 5h 43m.

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