What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Sycamore Gap?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Sycamore Gap is to bus via Newcastle upon Tyne which costs £9 - £19 and takes 5h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Sycamore Gap?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Sycamore Gap is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Sycamore Gap?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Sycamore Gap. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at High Shield via Eldon Square Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Sycamore Gap?

The distance between Edinburgh and Sycamore Gap is 161 miles. The road distance is 99.8 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Sycamore Gap without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Sycamore Gap without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £14 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Sycamore Gap?

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Edinburgh to Sycamore Gap, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Sycamore Gap bus from?

Edinburgh to Sycamore Gap bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Sycamore Gap?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Sycamore Gap is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £14 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus via Newcastle upon Tyne, which costs £9 - £19 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Sycamore Gap bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Sycamore Gap bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Sycamore Gap?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Sycamore Gap is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Edinburgh to Sycamore Gap.

Where can I stay near Sycamore Gap?

There are 486+ hotels available in Sycamore Gap.

Edinburgh to Sycamore Gap - 5 ways to travel via train, line 685 bus, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Sycamore Gap by train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to NewcastleEdinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to HexhamNewcastle - Hexham / ...
4h 2m
£15–90
Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson StreetUk010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Station684 / ...
5h 47m
£9–18
Train, line 685 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to CarlisleEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Westgate685
4h 29m
£18–84
Drive 99.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Sycamore Gap99.2 mi
2h 7m
£25–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from South Bridge to Galashiels Transport Interchange51 / ...
2. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston HotelX95
7h 32m
£15–21

Edinburgh to Sycamore Gap by train and bus

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4h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 160.2 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Sycamore Gap, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to High Shield via Newcastle, Hexham, and Railway Station in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to High Shield via John Dobson Street, Eldon Square Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 47m.

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How to get fromEdinburgh to Sycamore Gapby train, bus or car

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

Train

Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne

Train, line 685 bus

Drive 99.2 mi

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