How to get from The Scottish Borders to Edinburgh by bus and train?

The Scottish Borders to Edinburgh - Bus Timetable

The X95 bus from The Scottish Borders to Edinburgh runs from 05:35 to 22:05, with departures every 30 min-1 hr. The journey takes about 1 hr 36 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From The Scottish Borders to Edinburgh by bus and train

To get from The Scottish Borders to Edinburgh in Scotland, take the X95 bus from A7 Boleside Hail & Ride, Boleside station to Galashiels Transport Interchange, Galashiels station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Galashiels station to Edinburgh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The bus and train schedule from The Scottish Borders may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Edinburgh on the Moovit app.

96min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X95X95
Train - SCOTRAIL
Leaves from A7 Boleside Hail & Ride, Boleside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    A7 Boleside Hail & Ride, Boleside
    ID 69001122
    1.78 km • 23 min
  • 2
    Bus - X95X95
    Wait for bus
    X95
    Galashiels
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Galashiels Transport Interchange, Galashiels
    ID 69002004
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Galashiels
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station Edinburgh
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    55 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from The Scottish Borders to Edinburgh

The distance between The Scottish Borders, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland is approximately 60.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from The Scottish Borders 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 timetable from The Scottish Borders to Edinburgh

To check the bus and train timetable from The Scottish Borders to Edinburgh using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (The Scottish Borders) 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 journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and train timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from The Scottish Borders to Edinburgh?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line X95, Train line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between The Scottish Borders and Edinburgh?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from The Scottish Borders to Edinburgh?

    The X95 bus line goes from A7 Boleside Hail & Ride, Boleside station near The Scottish Borders in Scottish Borders to Galashiels Transport Interchange, Galashiels station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Galashiels Transport Interchange, Galashiels station near Edinburgh in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from The Scottish Borders to Edinburgh by bus and train?

    The total travel time between The Scottish Borders in Scottish Borders and Edinburgh in Scotland by bus and train is about 1 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near The Scottish Borders to get to Edinburgh?

    Get on the X95 bus from the A7 Boleside Hail & Ride, Boleside stop near The Scottish Borders in Scottish Borders.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between The Scottish Borders and Edinburgh?

    Get off the bus at the Galashiels Transport Interchange, Galashiels station, which is closest to Edinburgh in Scotland.

  • When is the first bus from The Scottish Borders to Edinburgh?

    The first bus from The Scottish Borders in Scottish Borders to Edinburgh in Scotland is Hawick - Galashiels. It leaves the A7 Boleside Hail & Ride, Boleside stop at 07:05.

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