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

From Edinburgh to Innerleithen by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Innerleithen in Scotland, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Galashiels station. Next, take the X62 bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange, Galashiels station to Traquair Road, Innerleithen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The bus and train schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Innerleithen on the Moovit app.

98min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X62X62
Walk to Innerleithen
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
    Galashiels Transport Interchange, Galashiels
    ID 69002002
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X62X62
    Wait for bus
    X62
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Traquair Road, Innerleithen
    ID 6900480
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to Innerleithen
    Walk to
    Innerleithen
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Innerleithen

The distance between Edinburgh, Scotland and Innerleithen, Scotland is approximately 73.11 km, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Innerleithen 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 Edinburgh to Innerleithen

To check the bus and train schedule from Edinburgh to Innerleithen using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Edinburgh) and destination (Innerleithen), 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 Edinburgh to Innerleithen?

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Train line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X62.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Innerleithen?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 38 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Innerleithen?

    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 Innerleithen in Scotland.

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

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Edinburgh and Innerleithen in Scotland by train and bus is about 1 hr 38 min.

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

    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 Innerleithen?

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

  • When is the first bus from Edinburgh to Innerleithen?

    The first bus from Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Innerleithen in Scotland is Edinburgh - Galashiels. It leaves the South Bridge, Old Town stop at 11:02.

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