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How to get fromBolton to Galashielsby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Bolton to Galashiels by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Bolton to Carlisletrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    4h 46m
    £46–72

  2. Line 125 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Noel Street to Bus Stationbus bus 125
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    3. Take the bus from Club Britannia to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    8h 8m
    £30–46

  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
    5h 8m
    £58–143

  4. Drive  165.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bolton to Galashielscar car 165.3 mi
    3h 6m
    £42–60

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    6h 47m
    £73–184

Bolton to Galashiels by train and bus

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 170.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Galashiels via Preston and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Noel Street to Galashiels Transport Interchange via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Club Britannia in around 8h 8m.

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