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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    3h 49m
    £65–123

  2. Drive  105.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Darlington to Galashielscar car 105.2 mi
    2h 12m
    £26–38

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Street to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus 67
    4h 3m
    £45–82

  4. Bus, line 68 bus

    1. Take the bus from Darlington to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Jedburgh Bus Stationbus bus X74
    3. Take the bus from Jedburgh Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus 68
    5h 4m

  5. Train, bus via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Darlington to Carlisletrain train Middlesbrough - Carlisle
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    5h 25m
    £45–76

Darlington to Galashiels by train

Calendar82Weekly Trains
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 190.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 49m

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

You can take a train from Darlington to Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darlington to Galashiels Transport Interchange via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Eldon Square Bus Station, and Jedburgh Bus Station in around 5h 4m.

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