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How to get fromEdinburgh to Hardgateby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Hardgate by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 381 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lockerbietrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sydney Place to Whitesandsbus bus 381
    3. Take the bus from Whitesands to Villagebus bus 501
    4h 12m

  2. Bus via Glasgow

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Whitesandsbus bus X74
    6h 6m
    £21–29

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Chapelton Cottagesbus bus
    4h 13m

  4. Drive 85 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Hardgatecar car 85 mi
    1h 53m
    £22–31

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Whitesandsbus bus 101A / ...
    4h 45m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Hardgate, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland?

Houstons Minicoaches operates a bus from Princes Street to Whitesands 4 times a day, and the journey takes 3h 1m.

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