There are 4 ways to get from Cowdenbeath to Galashiels by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cowdenbeath to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Leven - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
2h 42m£21–35Drive 54.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cowdenbeath to Galashielscar 54.1 mi
1h 12m£14–20Train, bus
- Take the train from Cowdenbeath to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Leven - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X62 / ...
3h 22m£19–28Bus
- Take the bus from The Fountain to Bus Stationbus X59a
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X62 / ...
3h 28m£15–21
Cowdenbeath to Galashiels by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cowdenbeath to Galashiels is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Cowdenbeath to Galashiels is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Cowdenbeath to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from The Fountain and arriving at Galashiels Transport Interchange via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Cowdenbeath to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Cowdenbeath and arriving at Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Cowdenbeath and Galashiels is 55 miles. The road distance is 54.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cowdenbeath to Galashiels without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £20 - £35.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Cowdenbeath to Galashiels, including transfers.
Cowdenbeath to Galashiels bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from The Fountain station.
Cowdenbeath to Galashiels train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cowdenbeath station.
The best way to get from Cowdenbeath to Galashiels is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £20 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £22 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Cowdenbeath, Scotland and Galashiels, Scotland?
You can take a train from Cowdenbeath to Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Fountain to Galashiels Transport Interchange via Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 3h 28m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Cowdenbeath to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Cowdenbeath to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- Borders Buses
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- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from The Fountain to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
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Booking & Getting There
Cowdenbeath to Galashiels bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.
Cowdenbeath to Galashiels train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cowdenbeath to Galashiels is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Cowdenbeath to Galashiels.
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