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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lindean Bus Shelter to Halston Hotelbus bus X95
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    4h 44m
    £42–97

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lindean Bus Shelter to Halston Hotelbus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
    8h 9m
    £41–88

  3. Drive 174.4 mi

    1. Drive from The Scottish Borders to Liverpoolcar car 174.4 mi
    3h 28m
    £43–62

  4. Train, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EDI - LPL
    5h 37m
    £77–194

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    5h 33m
    £81–171

  6. Train, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    6h 2m
    £85–213

The Scottish Borders to Liverpool by bus and train

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Lindean Bus Shelter to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Halston Hotel, Bus Station, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galashiels to Liverpool Lime Street via Edinburgh Waverley and Preston in around 5h 33m.

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