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There are three major trunk roads
within the borders: A1 in the east, A68 (through Jedburgh) in the centre and the A7
more westerly.
For travel information on most modes of
transport: National Traveline: 0870 608 2608
Bus:
National Express links the Borders of Scotland to Newcastle
and south <
From Edinburgh upwards
Citylink
is the main bus service.
Enquiries 08705 808080
Local. First
Group Tel: 08708 72 72 71
Local: Lowland 01896 752237
Train.
Frequent trains run through Berwick upon Tweed (about 45 mins
to Kelso by car) to Edinburgh, or Carlisle on the other side of the country.
There is no train service directly from the Borders.
The Trainline: Jump the queues - find out train
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Railtrack |
up to date rail delay information:
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Scotrail |
Tel (+44) (0)1844 353 077 |
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Britrail |
of particular use to visitors from overseas |
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Phone enquiries |
08457 48 49 50
(24 hours) |
Air:
KLM - >
British Airways
Edinburgh Airport:
0131 3331000
Newcastle Airport:
0191 2144444
Glasgow
Airport
Ferries:
Ferry crossing from Europe to
Hull and Newcastle:
DFDS Seaways
P&O North Sea Ferries
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