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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    3h 46m
    £28–46

  2. Drive 60.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Galashielscar car 60.5 mi
    1h 19m
    £15–22

  3. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    3h 52m
    £59–118

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    3h 55m
    £41–72

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Court to John Streetbus bus 101A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Town Centre to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62
    4h 38m

Dumfries to Galashiels by train and bus

Calendar78Weekly Services
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 94.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Galashiels, Scotland?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Galashiels via Carlisle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Court to Galashiels Transport Interchange via John Street, Lambs Pend, and Town Centre in around 4h 38m.

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