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How to get fromAberdeen to Galashielsby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Aberdeen to Galashiels by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    3h 48m
    £51–119

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Uk092 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Street Fountainbus bus X95
    5h 33m
    £24–37

  3. Drive  153.5 mi

    1. Drive from Aberdeen to Galashielscar car 153.5 mi
    2h 57m
    £38–55

  4. Bus via Aberdeen Union Street

    1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to George Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    6h 21m
    £24–34

Aberdeen to Galashiels by train

Calendar121Weekly Trains
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Galashiels, Scotland?

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Market Street Fountain via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 5h 33m.

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