What is the cheapest way to get from Innerleithen to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Innerleithen to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 1h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Innerleithen to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Innerleithen to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 44 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Innerleithen and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tweedside Hotel and arriving at Surgeons' Hall. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Innerleithen to Edinburgh?

The distance between Innerleithen and Edinburgh is 30 miles. The road distance is 28.6 miles.

How do I travel from Innerleithen to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Innerleithen to Edinburgh without a car is to bus which takes 1h 25m and costs £4 - £6.

How long does it take to get from Innerleithen to Edinburgh?

The bus from Tweedside Hotel to Surgeons' Hall takes 1h 25m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Innerleithen to Edinburgh bus from?

Innerleithen to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Tweedside Hotel station.

Where does the Innerleithen to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Innerleithen to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Surgeons' Hall station.

Can I drive from Innerleithen to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Innerleithen to Edinburgh is 29 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Innerleithen to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2475+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Innerleithen to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Innerleithen to Edinburgh by bus, train, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Tweedside Hotel to Surgeons' HallX62
1h 25m
£4–6
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tweedside Hotel to Galashiels Transport InterchangeX62
2. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh WaverleyTweedbank - Edinburgh
1h 47m
£17–19
Drive 28.5 mi
1. Drive from Innerleithen to Edinburgh28.5 mi
44 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Innerleithen to Edinburgh28.5 mi
44 min
£85–110

Innerleithen to Edinburgh by bus

330Weekly Buses

1h 25mAverage Duration

£4Cheapest Price

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Distance: 29.4 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Innerleithen, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Borders Buses operates a bus from Tweedside Hotel to Surgeons' Hall every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–6 and the journey takes 1h 25m.

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