There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ettrickbridge by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
2h 36m£17–19Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Surgeons' Hall to Russell Placebus X95
2h 53m£4–7Drive 43.5 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Ettrickbridgecar 43.5 mi
1h 8m£11–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Ettrickbridgetaxi 43.5 mi
1h 8m£120–160Train, line 912 bus
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
- Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Woodend Roadbus 912
2h 44mBus, line 912 bus
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X62 / ...
- Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Woodend Roadbus 912
4h 1m
Edinburgh to Ettrickbridge by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ettrickbridge is to bus which costs £4 - £7 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Ettrickbridge is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £10 - £16.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Ettrickbridge. However, there are services departing from Surgeons' Hall and arriving at Woodend Road via Selkirk High School. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Ettrickbridge is 47 miles. The road distance is 43.7 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ettrickbridge without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £16 - £19.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Edinburgh to Ettrickbridge, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Ettrickbridge bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Surgeons' Hall station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ettrickbridge is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £16 - £19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £7 and takes 2h 53m.
Edinburgh to Ettrickbridge bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Russell Place station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Ettrickbridge is 44 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Edinburgh to Ettrickbridge.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Ettrickbridge, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels hourly. Tickets cost £13–14 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, Borders Buses operates a bus from Surgeons' Hall to Russell Place hourly. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 1h 38m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–14
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- info@bordersbuses.co.uk
- Website
- bordersbuses.co.uk
Bus from Surgeons' Hall to Russell Place
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0300 100 1800
- communications@scotborders.gov.uk
- Website
- scotborders.gov.uk
Bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Woodend Road
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- https://www.scotborders.gov.uk/info/20030/public_and_community_transport/94/bus_services
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Estimated price
- £120–160
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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