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How to get fromSaint Andrews to The Scottish Bordersby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    3h 15m
    £36–66

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Park and Ridebus bus 787
    2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus M92 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to A7 Boleside Hail & Ridebus bus X95
    4h 19m
    £21–32

  3. Drive 86.7 mi

    1. Drive from Saint Andrews to The Scottish Borderscar car 86.7 mi
    1h 57m
    £22–31

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Alexandra Place to Railway Stationbus bus 64
    2. Take the train from Ladybank to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to A7 Boleside Hail & Ridebus bus X95
    5h 1m

Saint Andrews to The Scottish Borders by bus and train

Calendar194Weekly Services
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 85.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland and The Scottish Borders, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Galashiels via Railway Station, Cupar, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to A7 Boleside Hail & Ride via Park and Ride and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 4h 19m.

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