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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

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    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 48m
    £34–86

  2. 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 57m
    £79–157

  3. Drive  151.3 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Galashielscar car 151.3 mi
    2h 57m
    £38–54

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the bus from Club Britannia to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    7h 38m
    £34–67

Blackpool to Galashiels by train and bus

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Street to Galashiels Transport Interchange via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Club Britannia in around 7h 38m.

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