There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Hownam by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
- Take the taxi from Tweedbank to Hownamtaxi
1h 29m£65–80Drive 55.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Edinburgh to Hownamcar 55.6 mi
1h 14m£14–20Train, line 68 bus
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
- Take the bus from Tweedbank Station to Woollen Millbus 68
2h 27m£41–48Bus, line 68 bus
- Take the bus from North Bridge to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X95
- Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Woollen Millbus 68
2h 58m£32–40
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Hownam is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Hownam is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs £13 - £20.
The distance between Edinburgh and Hownam is 60 miles. The road distance is 55.9 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Hownam without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 29m and costs £65 - £80.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Edinburgh to Hownam, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Hownam is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Edinburgh to Hownam.
There are 361+ hotels available in Hownam.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Hownam, Scotland?
You can take a bus from North Bridge to Hownam via Galashiels Transport Interchange and Woollen Mill in around 2h 58m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbank
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–15
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- info@bordersbuses.co.uk
- Website
- bordersbuses.co.uk
Bus from Tweedbank Station to Woollen Mill
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from North Bridge to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Woollen Mill
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- £50–65
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
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide









