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

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Boot by train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    3h 31m
    £64–113

  2. Drive 147.9 mi

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

  3. Train, taxi

    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 26m
    £91–192

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 594
    2. Take the taxi from National Trust car park to Boottaxi taxi
    6h 47m
    £93–146

Questions & Answers

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Oxenholme Lake District every 4 hours. Tickets cost £29–55 and the journey takes 1h 59m. Avanti West Coast also services this route 3 times a day.

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