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How to get fromEdinburgh to Bootby train, taxi, car or bus

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Penrith North Lakestrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the taxi from National Trust car park to Boottaxi taxi
    4h
    £117–178

  2. Drive 147.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Bootcar car 147.9 mi
    3h
    £37–53

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from North Bridge to Market Hallbus bus X95
    2. Take the taxi from National Trust car park to Boottaxi taxi
    7h 22m
    £87–123

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Boot. However, you can take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Rail Station, take the bus to Bus Station, take the line 78 bus to National Trust car park, then take the taxi to Boot. Alternatively, you can drive from Edinburgh to Boot in around 3h.

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