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How to get from Earlston to Carstairs Junction by bus and train?

From Earlston to Carstairs Junction by bus and train

To get from Earlston to Carstairs Junction in Scotland, take the 51 bus from Earlston Bus Stance, Earlston station to South Bridge, Old Town station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Carstairs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 2 min.

182min
Bus - 5151
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Earlston Bus Stance, Earlston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Earlston
  • 2
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Bridge, Old Town
    ID 6200240125
    83 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Edinburgh
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station Carstairs
    Ride to train station
    Carstairs
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Earlston to Carstairs Junction by bus and train via 60, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Earlston to Carstairs Junction in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 60 bus from Earlston Bus Stance, Earlston station to Transport Interchange, Galashiels station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Carstairs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 57 min.

177min
Bus - 6060
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Earlston Bus Stance, Earlston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Earlston
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Galashiels
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Transport Interchange, Galashiels
    ID 69002004
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Galashiels
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    59 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 8
    Ride to train station Carstairs
    Ride to train station
    Carstairs
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Earlston to Carstairs Junction

The distance between Earlston, Scotland and Carstairs Junction, Scotland is approximately 62.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 182 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Earlston to Carstairs Junction by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Earlston

Earlston is located at Earlston, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Earlston Bus Stance, Earlston.

Bus stations close to Earlston:

  • Earlston Bus Stance, Earlston
  • South Croft Park, Earlston
  • Melrose Road, Earlston

Public transport stations close to Carstairs Junction, Scotland

Carstairs Junction is located at Carstairs Junction, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is St Charles Avenue, Carstairs Junction.

Train stations close to Carstairs Junction:

  • Carstairs

Bus stations close to Carstairs Junction:

  • St Charles Avenue, Carstairs Junction
  • Caledonian Court, Carstairs Junction
  • Woodside Street, Carstairs Junction

Alternative route from Earlston to Carstairs Junction by bus and train via 60, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Earlston to Carstairs Junction in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 60 bus from Earlston Bus Stance, Earlston station to Transport Interchange, Galashiels station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Carstairs station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 57 min.

177min
Bus - 6060
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Earlston Bus Stance, Earlston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Earlston
  • 2
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Galashiels
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Transport Interchange, Galashiels
    ID 69002004
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Galashiels
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    59 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Glasgow Central
  • 8
    Ride to train station Carstairs
    Ride to train station
    Carstairs
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Earlston to Carstairs Junction?

    The fastest way takes 182 minutes, using Bus line 51, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Earlston to Carstairs Junction?

    The alternative route takes 177 minutes, using Bus line 60, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Earlston and Carstairs Junction in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 2 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Earlston to Carstairs Junction in Scotland?

    The 51 bus line goes from Edinburgh station near Earlston to South Bridge, Old Town station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till South Bridge, Old Town station near Carstairs Junction in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Earlston to Carstairs Junction in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Earlston and Carstairs Junction in Scotland by bus and train is about 3 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Earlston to get to Carstairs Junction in Scotland?

    Get on the 51 bus from the Edinburgh stop near Earlston in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Earlston and Carstairs Junction in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the South Bridge, Old Town station, which is closest to Carstairs Junction in Scotland.

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