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

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There are 5 ways to get from Liverpool to The Scottish Borders by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Lindean Bus Shelterbus bus X95
    5h 11m
    £39–97

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Club Britannia to A7 Boleside Hail & Ridebus bus X95
    8h 33m
    £44–99

  3. Drive 180.1 mi

    1. Drive from Liverpool to The Scottish Borderscar car 180.1 mi
    3h 15m
    £45–64

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LPL - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    6h 1m
    £76–193

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    5h 28m
    £85–169

Liverpool to The Scottish Borders by train and bus

Calendar78Weekly Services
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to A7 Boleside Hail & Ride via Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station, and Club Britannia in around 8h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Galashiels via Preston and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 28m.

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