What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Allanton?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Allanton is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Allanton?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Allanton is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £11 - £17.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Allanton?

The distance between Edinburgh and Allanton is 74 miles. The road distance is 48.1 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Allanton without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Allanton without a car is to train and bus and line 260 bus which takes 2h 45m and costs £17 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Allanton?

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Edinburgh to Allanton, including transfers.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Allanton?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Allanton is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Edinburgh to Allanton.

Where can I stay near Allanton?

There are 506+ hotels available in Allanton.

Edinburgh to Allanton - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 260 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Allanton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus, line 260 bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain
2. Take the bus from Castlegate to Retail Parkbus B1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Retail Park to Allanton Innbus 260
2h 45m
£18–31
Drive 47.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Allantoncar 47.8 mi
1h 5m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Allantontaxi 47.8 mi
1h 5m
£140–170

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Allanton.

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Distance: 73.8 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Allanton. However, you can take the train to Berwick-upon-Tweed, walk to Castlegate, take the bus to Retail Park, then take the line 260 bus to Allanton Inn. Alternatively, you can drive from Edinburgh to Allanton in around 1h 5m.

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