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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    4h 49m
    £35–86

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North Station to Bus Stationbus bus 42
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    3. Take the bus from Club Britannia to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    7h 35m
    £29–57

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    4h 55m
    £79–157

  4. Drive 151.3 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Galashielscar car 151.3 mi
    2h 57m
    £37–54

Blackpool to Galashiels by train and bus

Calendar78Weekly Services
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Galashiels, Scotland?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Galashiels via Preston and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Station to Galashiels Transport Interchange via Bus Station Night Std, Bus Station, and Club Britannia in around 7h 35m.

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