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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Boot is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Boot is to drive which takes 3h and costs £35 - £55.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Boot?

The distance between Edinburgh and Boot is 167 miles. The road distance is 148.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Boot without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £40 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Edinburgh to Boot, including transfers.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Boot?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Boot is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Edinburgh to Boot.

Where can I stay near Boot?

There are 3284+ hotels available in Boot.

Edinburgh to Boot - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Boot by train, bus, taxi, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Ravenglass for Eskdaletrain Carlisle - Lancaster / ...
4h 1m
£41–114
Drive 147.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Bootcar 147.9 mi
3h
£36–52
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from North Bridge to Market Hallbus X95
2. Take the bus from Market Hall to Bus Stationbus 553
3. Take the taxi from National Trust car park to Boottaxi
7h 32m
£86–115

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Boot.

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Distance: 166.1 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Boot, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Boot via Carlisle and Ravenglass for Eskdale in around 4h 1m.

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