How to get from Edinburgh to St. Abbs by bus and train?

From Edinburgh to St. Abbs by bus and train

To get from Edinburgh to St. Abbs in Scottish Borders, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Edinburgh station to Dunbar station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 253 bus and finally take the 235 bus from The Avenue, Eyemouth station to Reston Road, Coldingham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The bus and train schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to St. Abbs on the Moovit app.

146min
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 253253
Bus - 235235
Walk to St. Abbs
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

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    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
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    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Newcastle
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    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dunbar
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station, Dunbar
    ID 627010010063
    250 m • 4 min
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    Bus - 253253
    Wait for bus
    253
    Berwick-Upon-Tweed
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    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Avenue, Eyemouth
    ID 69001008
    55 min
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    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Coldingham
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    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reston Road, Coldingham
    ID 69001119
    10 min
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    Walk to St. Abbs
    Walk to
    St. Abbs
    Creel Row
    2.42 km • 31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Edinburgh to St. Abbs by bus

To get from Edinburgh to St. Abbs in Scottish Borders, take the 253 bus from Bus Station, Edinburgh station to The Avenue, Eyemouth station. Next, take the 235 bus from The Avenue, Eyemouth station to Reston Road, Coldingham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min. The bus and train schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to St. Abbs on the Moovit app.

189min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 253253
Bus - 235235
Walk to St. Abbs
Leaves from Bus Station, Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Edinburgh
    ID 6200600746
    700 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 253253
    Wait for bus
    253
    Berwick-Upon-Tweed
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Avenue, Eyemouth
    ID 69001008
    131 min
  • 4
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Coldingham
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reston Road, Coldingham
    ID 69001119
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to St. Abbs
    Walk to
    St. Abbs
    Creel Row
    2.42 km • 31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to St. Abbs

The distance between Edinburgh, Scottish Borders and St. Abbs, Scottish Borders is approximately 93.31 km, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to St. Abbs by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scottish Borders – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Edinburgh to St. Abbs

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

To get from Edinburgh to St. Abbs in Scottish Borders, take the 253 bus from Bus Station, Edinburgh station to The Avenue, Eyemouth station. Next, take the 235 bus from The Avenue, Eyemouth station to Reston Road, Coldingham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min. The bus and train schedule from Edinburgh may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to St. Abbs on the Moovit app.

189min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 253253
Bus - 235235
Walk to St. Abbs
Leaves from Bus Station, Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station, Edinburgh
    ID 6200600746
    700 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 253253
    Wait for bus
    253
    Berwick-Upon-Tweed
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    The Avenue, Eyemouth
    ID 69001008
    131 min
  • 4
    Bus - 235235
    Wait for bus
    235
    Coldingham
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reston Road, Coldingham
    ID 69001119
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to St. Abbs
    Walk to
    St. Abbs
    Creel Row
    2.42 km • 31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to St. Abbs?

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Train line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 253, Bus line 235.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Edinburgh to St. Abbs?

    The alternative route takes 189 minutes, using Bus line 253, Bus line 235.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and St. Abbs?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 26 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to St. Abbs?

    The TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train line goes from Newcastle station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Dunbar station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Dunbar station near St. Abbs in Scottish Borders.

  • How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to St. Abbs by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Edinburgh and St. Abbs in Scottish Borders by train and bus is about 2 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Edinburgh to get to St. Abbs?

    Get on the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from the Newcastle station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh and St. Abbs?

    Get off the train at the Dunbar stop, which is closest to St. Abbs in Scottish Borders.

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