There are 4 ways to get from Bamburgh to Galashiels by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Alnmouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Birmingham New Street - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
4h 57m£46–94Drive 50.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bamburgh to Galashielscar 50.2 mi
1h 10m£13–19Bus, line 67 bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Horsemarket Bus Shelterbus X16
- Take the bus from Woodmarket Bus Shelter to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus 67
5h 8m£17–24Bus, line 67 bus via Lord Crewe Hotel
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Woodmarket Bus Shelterbus 34A
- Take the bus from Woodmarket Bus Shelter to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus 67
5h 27m
Bamburgh to Galashiels by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bamburgh to Galashiels is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Bamburgh to Galashiels is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £12 - £19.
No, there is no direct bus from Bamburgh to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Lord Crewe Hotel and arriving at Galashiels Transport Interchange via South Lodge, Bus Station and Woodmarket Bus Shelter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Bamburgh to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Chathill and arriving at Galashiels via Alnmouth and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Bamburgh and Galashiels is 142 miles. The road distance is 50.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bamburgh to Galashiels without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £45 - £95.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Bamburgh to Galashiels, including transfers.
Bamburgh to Galashiels bus services, operated by Arriva North East, depart from Bus Station.
Bamburgh to Galashiels train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Alnmouth station.
The best way to get from Bamburgh to Galashiels is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 67 bus, which costs £17 - £25 and takes 5h 8m.
What companies run services between Bamburgh, England and Galashiels, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Lord Crewe Hotel to Galashiels via Railway station, Chathill, Alnmouth, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lord Crewe Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchange via South Lodge, Bus Station, and Woodmarket Bus Shelter in around 5h 8m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Alnmouth to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Cross Country
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Train from Alnmouth to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Alnmouth to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- Arriva North East
Bus from Bus Station to Horsemarket Bus Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Arriva North East
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Woodmarket Bus Shelter to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Woodmarket Bus Shelter to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Borders Buses
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- Phone
- 0300 100 1800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Borders Council
Bus from Bus Station to Woodmarket Bus Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Scottish Borders Council
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Booking & Getting There
Bamburgh to Galashiels bus services, operated by Arriva North East, arrive at Horsemarket Bus Shelter station.
Bamburgh to Galashiels train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bamburgh to Galashiels is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Bamburgh to Galashiels.
There are 421+ hotels available in Galashiels.