What is the cheapest way to get from The Scottish Borders to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from The Scottish Borders to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 56 min.

What is the fastest way to get from The Scottish Borders to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from The Scottish Borders to Edinburgh is to train which takes 54 min and costs £14 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between The Scottish Borders and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from A7 Boleside Hail & Ride and arriving at Surgeons' Hall. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 37m.

Is there a direct train between The Scottish Borders and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Galashiels and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.

How far is it from The Scottish Borders to Edinburgh?

The distance between The Scottish Borders and Edinburgh is 32 miles. The road distance is 35.8 miles.

How do I travel from The Scottish Borders to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from The Scottish Borders to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 54 min and costs £14 - £26.

How long does it take to get from The Scottish Borders to Edinburgh?

The train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley takes 54 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the The Scottish Borders to Edinburgh bus from?

The Scottish Borders to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from A7 Boleside Hail & Ride station.

Where do I catch the The Scottish Borders to Edinburgh train from?

The Scottish Borders to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.

Train or bus from The Scottish Borders to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from The Scottish Borders to Edinburgh is to train which takes 54 min and costs £14 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £13 and takes 1h 37m.

Where does the The Scottish Borders to Edinburgh bus arrive?

The Scottish Borders to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Surgeons' Hall station.

Where does the The Scottish Borders to Edinburgh train arrive?

The Scottish Borders to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from The Scottish Borders to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between The Scottish Borders to Edinburgh is 36 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from The Scottish Borders to Edinburgh.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Tweedbank - Edinburgh
54 min
£14–26
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from A7 Boleside Hail & Ride to Surgeons' Hallbus X95
1h 37m
£9–13
Drive 35.6 mi
1. Drive from The Scottish Borders to Edinburghcar 35.6 mi
56 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from The Scottish Borders to Edinburghtaxi 35.6 mi
56 min
£230–280

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Distance: 32.2 mi
Duration: 54 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £14–26 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, Borders Buses operates a bus from A7 Boleside Hail & Ride to Surgeons' Hall hourly. Tickets cost £9–13 and the journey takes 1h 37m.

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