There are 5 ways to get from Annan to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Annan to Carlisletrain Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2h 26m£28–137Bus via Galashiels
cheapest- Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X95
- Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62 / ...
5h 46m£17–32Bus
- Take the bus from Butts Street to Whitesandsbus 385
- Take the bus from Whitesands to Princes Streetbus 101A / ...
4h 40mDrive 78.5 mi
- Drive from Annan to Edinburghcar 78.5 mi
1h 42m£20–28Bus, train
- Take the bus from Butts Street to Sydney Placebus 383
- Take the train from Lockerbie to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2h 38m
Annan to Edinburgh by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Annan to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Annan to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Annan to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Butts Street and arriving at Princes Street via Whitesands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Annan to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Annan and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Annan and Edinburgh is 119 miles. The road distance is 79 miles.
The best way to get from Annan to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs £27 - £140.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Annan to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Annan to Edinburgh bus services, operated by McCalls Coaches, depart from Butts Street station.
Annan to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Annan station.
The best way to get from Annan to Edinburgh is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs £27 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Annan, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?
You can take a train from Annan to Edinburgh Waverley via Carlisle in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Butts Street to Princes Street via Whitesands in around 4h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Annan to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–18
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £6–9
- 1st Class
- £12–18
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–120
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £35–55
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £80–120
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £21–30
- 1st Class
- £40–55
Train from Lockerbie to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £17–25
- 1st Class
- £35–45
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
- Phone
- 07525 834423
- enquiries@mccallscoaches.com
- Website
- mccallscoaches.com
Bus from Butts Street to Whitesands
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- http://www.mccallscoaches.com/
Bus from Butts Street to Sydney Place
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- http://www.mccallscoaches.com/
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- info@houstoncoaches.co.uk
- Website
- houstonscoaches.co.uk
Bus from Butts Street to Whitesands
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.houstonscoaches.co.uk/
Bus from Whitesands to Princes Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://www.houstonscoaches.co.uk/
Bus from Butts Street to Sydney Place
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.houstonscoaches.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- info@bordersbuses.co.uk
- Website
- bordersbuses.co.uk
Bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Annan to Edinburgh bus services, operated by McCalls Coaches, arrive at Whitesands station.
Annan to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annan to Edinburgh is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Annan to Edinburgh.
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