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

From Edinburgh to Newcastleton by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to Newcastleton in Scotland, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Galashiels station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X95 bus and finally take the 127A bus from Cross Keys, Canonbie station to Douglas Square, Newcastleton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min.

199min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Bus - X95X95
Bus - 127A127A
Walk to Newcastleton
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
    53 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Galashiels Transport Interchange, Galashiels
    ID 69002003
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X95X95
    Wait for bus
    X95
    Carlisle
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cross Keys, Canonbie
    ID 680000163222
    91 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cross Keys, Canonbie
    ID 680000163111
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 127A127A
    Wait for bus
    127A
    Newcastleton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Douglas Square, Newcastleton
    ID 6900663
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Newcastleton
    Walk to
    Newcastleton
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Edinburgh to Newcastleton by bus

To get from Edinburgh to Newcastleton in Scotland, take the X95 bus from South Bridge, Old Town station to Cross Keys, Canonbie station. Next, take the 127A bus from Cross Keys, Canonbie station to Douglas Square, Newcastleton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 45 min.

225min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X95X95
Bus - 127A127A
Walk to Newcastleton
Leaves from South Bridge, Old Town

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Bridge, Old Town
    ID 6200208430
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - X95X95
    Wait for bus
    X95
    Carlisle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cross Keys, Canonbie
    ID 680000163222
    177 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cross Keys, Canonbie
    ID 680000163111
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 127A127A
    Wait for bus
    127A
    Newcastleton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Douglas Square, Newcastleton
    ID 6900663
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Newcastleton
    Walk to
    Newcastleton
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Newcastleton

The distance between Edinburgh, Scotland and Newcastleton, Scotland is approximately 143.81 km, which can typically be travelled in 199 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Newcastleton 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 Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Edinburgh.

Train stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Edinburgh

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

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

Public transport stations close to Newcastleton, Scotland

Newcastleton is located at Newcastleton, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Douglas Square, Newcastleton.

Bus stations close to Newcastleton:

  • Douglas Square, Newcastleton

Related Routes

From Edinburgh to Newcastleton by bus

To get from Edinburgh to Newcastleton in Scotland, take the X95 bus from South Bridge, Old Town station to Cross Keys, Canonbie station. Next, take the 127A bus from Cross Keys, Canonbie station to Douglas Square, Newcastleton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 45 min.

225min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X95X95
Bus - 127A127A
Walk to Newcastleton
Leaves from South Bridge, Old Town

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Bridge, Old Town
    ID 6200208430
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - X95X95
    Wait for bus
    X95
    Carlisle
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cross Keys, Canonbie
    ID 680000163222
    177 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cross Keys, Canonbie
    ID 680000163111
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 127A127A
    Wait for bus
    127A
    Newcastleton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Douglas Square, Newcastleton
    ID 6900663
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Newcastleton
    Walk to
    Newcastleton
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 199 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line X95, Bus line 127A.

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

    The alternative route takes 225 minutes, using Bus line X95, Bus line 127A.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Newcastleton in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 19 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Newcastleton in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Tweedbank station near Edinburgh to Galashiels station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Galashiels station near Newcastleton in Scotland

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

    The total travel time between Edinburgh and Newcastleton in Scotland by train and bus is about 3 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Edinburgh to get to Newcastleton in Scotland?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh and Newcastleton in Scotland?

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