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How to get fromSunderland to The Scottish Bordersby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    3h 14m
    £54–129

  2. Drive 85.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sunderland to The Scottish Borderscar car 85.3 mi
    1h 56m
    £21–30

  3. Bus, line 68 bus

    1. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Jedburgh Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the bus from Jedburgh Bus Station to Archies Walkbus bus 68
    4h 23m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisletrain train Middlesbrough - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Lindean Bus Shelterbus bus X95
    4h 45m
    £41–70

Sunderland to The Scottish Borders by train

Calendar197Weekly Trains
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Galashiels via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Sunderland to Archies Walk via Haymarket, Eldon Square Bus Station, and Jedburgh Bus Station in around 4h 23m.

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