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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisletrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Lindean Bus Shelterbus bus X95
    4h 48m
    £48–75

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Club Britannia to A7 Boleside Hail & Ridebus bus X95
    5h 33m
    £30–48

  3. Train, bus via Warrington Bank Quay

    1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Lindean Bus Shelterbus bus X95
    5h 26m
    £59–95

  4. Drive  176.1 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to The Scottish Borderscar car 176.1 mi
    3h 12m
    £44–64

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    7h
    £70–177

Manchester to The Scottish Borders by train and bus

Calendar78Weekly Services
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to A7 Boleside Hail & Ride via Bus Station and Club Britannia in around 5h 33m.

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