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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Bus Stationbus bus X2
    2. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Lindean Bus Shelterbus bus X95
    5h 13m
    £34–79

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the bus from Club Britannia to A7 Boleside Hail & Ridebus bus X95
    7h 16m
    £33–66

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    5h 37m
    £91–168

  4. Drive 162.4 mi

    1. Drive from Southport to The Scottish Borderscar car 162.4 mi
    3h 7m
    £40–57

  5. 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 39m
    £92–224

Southport to The Scottish Borders by bus and train

Calendar78Weekly Services
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 166.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Southport to Galashiels via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duke Street to A7 Boleside Hail & Ride via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Club Britannia in around 7h 16m.

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