The Scottish Borders offer a dramatic landscape of rolling hills, salmon-rich rivers, historic ruined abbeys, and world-class mountain biking trails. Located south of Edinburgh, the region is popular for weekend country breaks and cycling holidays.
Direct Transfers vs Public Transport
While the Borders Railway connects Edinburgh Waverley Station to Tweedbank (stopping at Galashiels), public transport to other key Borders towns like Peebles, Melrose, Kelso, or Jedburgh requires multiple changes.
A direct private transfer takes you around the A720 Edinburgh bypass directly into the Borders without requiring you to navigate central city train stations with luggage.
- Peebles: ~27 miles, 40–55 minutes.
- Galashiels: ~40 miles, 55–70 minutes.
- Melrose: ~43 miles, 60–75 minutes.