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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Liverpool to The Scottish Borders

Composite routes from Liverpool to The Scottish Borders

Cheapest
3 h 15 min
Car
289 km.
from $15
Other
5 h 20 min
Train, Bus
240 km.
from $125.97
8 h 7 min
240 km.
from $48
6 h 13 min
Plane, Train
240 km.
from $134.70
5 h 34 min
240 km.
from $202.04
8 h 7 min
240 km.
from $33.50

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Liverpool to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$253.16

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Liverpool to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$265.81

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Liverpool to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$253.16–$594.92

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Liverpool ONE Bus Station to Halston
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.32–$35.44
Bus from Liverpool to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.32–$35.44

Borders Buses

Phone:
01896 754350
Email:
info@bordersbuses.co.uk
Website:
bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Market Hall to Lindean
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$7.59–$10.13

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$48.10–$151.89
Train from Preston to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$253.16

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$30.38

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.19–$40.50
Train from Preston to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.85–$69.62
Train from Preston to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$120.25

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.13–$13.92

West Coast Railways

Phone:
+44 1524 732100
Email:
bookings@westcoastrailways.net
Website:
westcoastrailways.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Once a week

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Liverpool to The Scottish Borders?

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to The Scottish Borders is to bus which costs $28.26 - $39.13 and takes 8h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to The Scottish Borders is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $54.35 - $81.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and The Scottish Borders?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool station to The Scottish Borders. However, there are services departing from Liverpool ONE Bus Station and arriving at Lindean Bus Shelter via Market Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and The Scottish Borders?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to The Scottish Borders. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Galashiels via Preston and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Liverpool to The Scottish Borders?

The distance between Liverpool and The Scottish Borders is 292 km. The road distance is 289.9 km.

How do I travel from Liverpool to The Scottish Borders without a car?

The best way to get from Liverpool to The Scottish Borders without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $39.13 - $173.91 .

How long does it take to get from Liverpool to The Scottish Borders?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Liverpool to The Scottish Borders, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to The Scottish Borders bus from?

Liverpool to The Scottish Borders bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liverpool ONE Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to The Scottish Borders train from?

Liverpool to The Scottish Borders train services, operated by Northern Rail, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Liverpool to The Scottish Borders?

The best way to get from Liverpool to The Scottish Borders is to bus which takes 8h 7m and costs $28.26 - $39.13 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $59.78 - $282.61 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Liverpool to The Scottish Borders bus arrive?

Liverpool to The Scottish Borders bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Halston Hotel station.

Where does the Liverpool to The Scottish Borders train arrive?

Liverpool to The Scottish Borders train services, operated by Northern Rail, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to The Scottish Borders?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to The Scottish Borders is 290 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Liverpool to The Scottish Borders.

How do I get a train ticket from Liverpool to The Scottish Borders?

Book your Liverpool to The Scottish Borders train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near The Scottish Borders?

There are 318+ hotels available in The Scottish Borders. Prices start at $72.65 per night.
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