What is the cheapest way to get from Carter Bar to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Carter Bar to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £5 - £7 and takes 3h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carter Bar to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Carter Bar to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Carter Bar and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Carter Bar to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Carter Bar Layby and arriving at Surgeons' Hall via Jedburgh Bus Station and Mart Street Bus Stance. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Carter Bar to Edinburgh?

The distance between Carter Bar and Edinburgh is 62 miles. The road distance is 58.7 miles.

How do I travel from Carter Bar to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Carter Bar to Edinburgh without a car is to line 68 bus and train which takes 2h 56m and costs £13 - £21.

How long does it take to get from Carter Bar to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Carter Bar to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carter Bar to Edinburgh bus from?

Carter Bar to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Mart Street Bus Stance station.

Where does the Carter Bar to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carter Bar to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Carter Bar to Edinburgh is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Carter Bar to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2507+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Carter Bar to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, line 68 bus, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Carter Bar to Edinburgh by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 68 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Jedburgh Bus Station to Tweedbank Station68
2. Take the train from Tweedbank to Edinburgh WaverleyTweedbank - Edinburgh
2h 56m
£14–21
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mart Street Bus Stance to Surgeons' HallX95
3h 48m
£5–7
Drive 58.4 mi
1. Drive from Carter Bar to Edinburgh58.4 mi
1h 18m
£15–21
Line 68 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Jedburgh Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchange68
2. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus StationX62 / ...
4h 5m
£9–12

Carter Bar to Edinburgh by bus and train

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2h 56mAverage Duration

£14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 61.3 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Carter Bar, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Borders Buses operates a bus from Mart Street Bus Stance to Surgeons' Hall hourly. Tickets cost £5–7 and the journey takes 2h 2m.

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