There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ettrick by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
- Take the taxi from Galashiels to Ettricktaxi
1h 28m£64–79Drive 46.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edinburgh to Ettrickcar 46.3 mi
1h 9m£12–17Train, line 912 bus
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
- Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Boston Memorial Hallbus 912
3h 30mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Ettricktaxi 46.3 mi
1h 9m£130–170
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ettrick is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Ettrick is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £11 - £17.
The distance between Edinburgh and Ettrick is 56 miles. The road distance is 46.5 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ettrick without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 28m and costs £60 - £80.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Edinburgh to Ettrick, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Ettrick is 47 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Edinburgh to Ettrick.
There are 443+ hotels available in Ettrick.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Ettrick, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Ettrick. However, you can take the train to Galashiels then take the taxi to Ettrick. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Boston Memorial Hall via Galashiels and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 3h 30m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–15
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0300 100 1800
- communications@scotborders.gov.uk
- Website
- scotborders.gov.uk
Bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Boston Memorial Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/info/20030/public_and_community_transport/94/bus_services
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- £50–170
Monte's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1896 759 300
Langlee Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7493 233 692
- Website
- langleecabs.co.uk
Five Star Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1896 756 789
- Website
- fivestartaxisgalashiels.com
E&I Taxis
- Phone
- +44 131 554 6775
- Website
- introducingedinburgh.com
Drymen Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1360 660077
City Cabs Ltd
- Phone
- +44 131 228 1211
- Website
- citycabs.co.uk
Central Taxis Ltd
- Phone
- +44 131 229 2468
- Website
- taxis-edinburgh.co.uk
Capital Cars
- Phone
- +44 131 777 7777
- Website
- capitalcarsscotland.co.uk
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