What is the cheapest way to get from Midlothian to The Scottish Borders?

The cheapest way to get from Midlothian to The Scottish Borders is to bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 56 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Midlothian to The Scottish Borders?

The fastest way to get from Midlothian to The Scottish Borders is to train which takes 26 min and costs £7 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Midlothian and The Scottish Borders?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shank Bridge and arriving at A7 Boleside Hail & Ride. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.

Is there a direct train between Midlothian and The Scottish Borders?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gorebridge and arriving at Galashiels. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Midlothian to The Scottish Borders?

The distance between Midlothian and The Scottish Borders is 21 miles. The road distance is 27.5 miles.

How do I travel from Midlothian to The Scottish Borders without a car?

The best way to get from Midlothian to The Scottish Borders without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs £7 - £19.

How long does it take to get from Midlothian to The Scottish Borders?

The train from Gorebridge to Galashiels takes 26 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Midlothian to The Scottish Borders bus from?

Midlothian to The Scottish Borders bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Shank Bridge station.

Where do I catch the Midlothian to The Scottish Borders train from?

Midlothian to The Scottish Borders train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Gorebridge station.

Train or bus from Midlothian to The Scottish Borders?

The best way to get from Midlothian to The Scottish Borders is to train which takes 26 min and costs £7 - £19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £6 and takes 56 min.

Where does the Midlothian to The Scottish Borders bus arrive?

Midlothian to The Scottish Borders bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at A7 Boleside Hail & Ride station.

Where does the Midlothian to The Scottish Borders train arrive?

Midlothian to The Scottish Borders train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Galashiels station.

Can I drive from Midlothian to The Scottish Borders?

Yes, the driving distance between Midlothian to The Scottish Borders is 27 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Midlothian to The Scottish Borders.

How do I get a train ticket from Midlothian to The Scottish Borders?

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Where can I stay near The Scottish Borders?

There are 344+ hotels available in The Scottish Borders.

Midlothian to The Scottish Borders - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Midlothian to The Scottish Borders by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gorebridge to GalashielsEdinburgh - Tweedbank
26 min
£7–19
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shank Bridge to A7 Boleside Hail & RideX95
56 min
£4–6
Drive 27.3 mi
1. Drive from Midlothian to The Scottish Borders27.3 mi
36 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Midlothian to The Scottish Borders27.3 mi
36 min
£55–70

Midlothian to The Scottish Borders by train

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Distance: 20.8 mi
Duration: 26 min

What companies run services between Midlothian, Scotland and The Scottish Borders, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Gorebridge to Galashiels hourly. Tickets cost £7–19 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, Borders Buses operates a bus from Shank Bridge to A7 Boleside Hail & Ride hourly. Tickets cost £4–6 and the journey takes 56 min.

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