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

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There are 8 ways to get from Derby to Galashiels by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    5h 45m
    £176–250

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    8h 38m
    £32–50

  3. Drive 227.7 mi

    1. Drive from Derby to Galashielscar car 227.7 mi
    4h 9m
    £56–80

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    5h 12m
    £75–163

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    6h 54m
    £64–142

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    5h 49m
    £73–188

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    6h 29m
    £161–412

  8. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LTN - EDI
    5. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    6h 38m
    £102–238

Derby to Galashiels by train

Calendar102Weekly Trains
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 333.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchange via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Halston Hotel in around 8h 38m.

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