How to get from Edinburgh to Duns by bus and train?

From Edinburgh to Duns by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Duns in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Galashiels station. Next, take the 60 bus from Transport Interchange, Galashiels station to Market Square, Duns station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min.

175min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 6060
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Tweedbank
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Galashiels
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Transport Interchange, Galashiels
    ID 69002004
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Tweedmouth
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Market Square, Duns
    Ride to bus station
    Market Square, Duns
    ID 6900249
    66 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Duns

The distance between Edinburgh, Scotland and Duns, Scotland is approximately 98.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 175 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Duns 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 Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Waterloo Place, Edinburgh.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waterloo Place, Edinburgh
  • North Bridge, Old Town
  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh

Public transport stations close to Duns, Scotland

Duns is located at Duns, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Our Lady & St Margaret Catholic Church, Duns.

Bus stations close to Duns:

  • Our Lady & St Margaret Catholic Church, Duns
  • Blackbull Street, Duns
  • Duns Volunteer Hall, Duns

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Duns?

    The fastest way takes 175 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Duns in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Duns in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Tweedbank station near Edinburgh to Galashiels station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Galashiels station near Duns in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to Duns in Scotland by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh and Duns in Scotland by train and bus is about 2 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Edinburgh to get to Duns in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Tweedbank station near Edinburgh in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh and Duns in Scotland?

    Get off the train at the Galashiels stop, which is closest to Duns in Scotland.