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

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There are 7 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 Yorktrain train
    2. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    5h 41m
    £115–217

  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
    £34–52

  3. Drive  227.7 mi

    1. Drive from Derby to Galashielscar car 227.7 mi
    4h 9m
    £56–81

  4. Train, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    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 47m
    £70–159

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Derby to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Street to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus 67
    6h 26m
    £119–173

  6. Train, bus via Carlisle

    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 53m
    £59–126

  7. Train, fly to Glasgow Airport

    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
    6h 33m
    £66–169

Derby to Galashiels by train

Calendar82Weekly Trains
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 321.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Galashiels via York and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 41m. 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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