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

From Denholm to Edinburgh by bus and train

To get from Denholm to Edinburgh in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 20 bus from Auld Cross Keys Inn, Denholm station to Mart Street Bus Stance, Hawick station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X95 bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Galashiels station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The bus and train schedule from Denholm may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Edinburgh on the Moovit app.

150min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2020
Bus - X95X95
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Auld Cross Keys Inn, Denholm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Auld Cross Keys Inn, Denholm
    ID 69001025
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Hawick
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mart Street Bus Stance, Hawick
    ID 6900455
    10 min
  • 4
    Bus - X95X95
    Wait for bus
    X95
    Galashiels
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Galashiels Transport Interchange, Galashiels
    ID 69002004
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Galashiels
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 8
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    53 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Denholm to Edinburgh

The distance between Denholm, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland is approximately 88.46 km, which can typically be travelled in 150 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Denholm to Edinburgh by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Denholm to Edinburgh

To check the bus and train schedule from Denholm to Edinburgh using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Denholm) and destination (Edinburgh), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 150 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line X95, Train line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Denholm and Edinburgh in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Denholm to Edinburgh in Scotland?

    The 20 bus line goes from Auld Cross Keys Inn, Denholm station near Denholm to Hawick station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Hawick station near Edinburgh in Scotland.

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

    The total travel time between Denholm and Edinburgh in Scotland by bus and train is about 2 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Denholm to get to Edinburgh in Scotland?

    Get on the 20 bus from the Auld Cross Keys Inn, Denholm stop near Denholm in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Denholm and Edinburgh in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Hawick station, which is closest to Edinburgh in Scotland.

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