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How to get fromThe Scottish Borders to Leedsby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from The Scottish Borders to Leeds by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Tweedbank - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    4h 56m
    £134–206

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lindean Bus Shelter to Halston Hotelbus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    5h 38m
    £26–39

  3. Drive 161.1 mi

    1. Drive from The Scottish Borders to Leedscar car 161.1 mi
    3h 17m
    £40–57

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane EDI - LBA
    6h 14m
    £76–211

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lindean Bus Shelter to Halston Hotelbus bus X95
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain train Carlisle - Leeds / ...
    5h 37m
    £58–97

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Lindean Bus Shelter to Halston Hotelbus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from Carlisle to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus bus Ukn31
    5h 38m
    £26–39

The Scottish Borders to Leeds by train

Calendar87Weekly Trains
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 260 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Galashiels to Leeds via Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lindean Bus Shelter to Leeds City Bus Station via Halston Hotel in around 5h 38m.

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