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 Duns, 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 57 min.

177min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - 6060
Walk to Duns
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
    Ride to bus station
    Market Square, Duns
    ID 6900249
    66 min
  • 7
    Walk to Duns
    Walk to
    Duns
    Easter Street
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Duns

The distance between Edinburgh, Duns and Duns, Duns is approximately 98.36 km, which can typically be travelled in 177 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Duns by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Duns – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Duns and the nearest public transport station is Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh.

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

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

Public transport stations close to Duns, Duns

Duns is located at Easter Street, Duns and the nearest public transport station is Market Square, Duns.

Bus stations close to Duns:

  • Market Square, Duns
  • Dunlop House, Duns
  • Blackbull Street, Duns

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 177 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Duns?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Duns?

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

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

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Edinburgh and Duns in Duns by train and bus is about 2 hr 57 min.

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

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

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

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