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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 Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    3h 57m
    £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 18m
    £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 29m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 591
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    6h 7m
    £35–55

Darlington to Galashiels by train

Calendar82Weekly Trains
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 190.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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 57m. 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 29m.

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