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 5 min.

125min
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
    Edinburgh
  • 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
    56 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Denholm to Edinburgh by bus and train via 20, 68 and SCOTRAIL

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 Cleikemin Shelter A68, Ancrum station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 68 bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Tweedbank station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Bus - 2020
Bus - 6868
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Auld Cross Keys Inn, Denholm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Denholm
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Kelso
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cleikemin Shelter A68, Ancrum
    ID 69001379
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cleikemin Shelter A68, Ancrum
    ID 6900196
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    Galashiels
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tweedbank Station, Tweedbank
    ID 69002000
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tweedbank
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 9
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    59 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 125 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.

Public transport stations close to Denholm

Denholm is located at Denholm, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Auld Cross Keys Inn, Denholm.

Bus stations close to Denholm:

  • Auld Cross Keys Inn, Denholm
  • Eastlea Drive, Denholm

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh, Scotland

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
  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh
  • Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh

Related Routes

Alternative route from Denholm to Edinburgh by bus and train via 20, 68 and SCOTRAIL

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 Cleikemin Shelter A68, Ancrum station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 68 bus and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Tweedbank station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Bus - 2020
Bus - 6868
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from Auld Cross Keys Inn, Denholm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Denholm
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Kelso
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cleikemin Shelter A68, Ancrum
    ID 69001379
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cleikemin Shelter A68, Ancrum
    ID 6900196
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6868
    Wait for bus
    68
    Galashiels
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tweedbank Station, Tweedbank
    ID 69002000
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Tweedbank
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 9
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    59 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 125 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line X95, Train line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Denholm to Edinburgh?

    The alternative route takes 129 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line 68, 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 5 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 5 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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