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There are 11 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to The Scottish Borders by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleytrainLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to GalashielstrainEdinburgh - Tweedbank
    6h 20m
    £96–223

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Parkbus
    2. Take the bus from Coach Park to Halston Hotelbus
    3. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to A7 Boleside Hail & RidebusX95
    11h 33m
    £49–68

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus210 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus120 / ...
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain
    4. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Lindean Bus ShelterbusX95
    11h 2m
    £55–164

  4. Drive 347.7 mi

    1. Drive from Heathrow Terminal 5 to The Scottish Borderscar347.7 mi
    6h 5m
    £88–127

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeLHR - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain
    4h 24m
    £89–253

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from London Euston to CarlisletrainLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Lindean Bus ShelterbusX95
    7h 56m
    £78–233

  7. Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Stratford (London)train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeLCY - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain
    5h 24m
    £120–323

  8. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeLGW - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain
    5h 25m
    £65–190

  9. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)planeLHR - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain
    5h 13m
    £97–333

  10. Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Airport Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)planeLTN - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain
    5h 40m
    £70–198

  11. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)planeLHR - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain
    5h 47m
    £76–342

Heathrow Terminal 5 to The Scottish Borders by foot, train, and subway

Calendar201Weekly Services
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and The Scottish Borders, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Galashiels via Heathrow Terminal 5, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to A7 Boleside Hail & Ride via Coach Park and Halston Hotel in around 11h 33m.

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