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How to get fromMidlothian to The Scottish Bordersby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gorebridge to Galashielstrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    25 min
    £9–17

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shank Bridge to A7 Boleside Hail & Ridebus bus X95
    56 min
    £7–11

  3. Drive 27.3 mi

    1. Drive from Midlothian to The Scottish Borderscar car 27.3 mi
    36 min
    £7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Midlothian to The Scottish Borderstaxi taxi 27.3 mi
    36 min
    £55–70

Midlothian to The Scottish Borders by train

Calendar197Weekly Trains
Duration25 minAverage Duration
Ticket£9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 20.8 mi
  • Duration: 25 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Gorebridge to Galashiels hourly. Tickets cost £9–17 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, Borders Buses operates a bus from Shank Bridge to A7 Boleside Hail & Ride hourly. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 56 min.

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