There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
55 min£12–21Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from North Bridge to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X95
1h 18m£8–12Drive 32.4 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielscar 32.4 mi
51 min£9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstaxi 32.4 mi
51 min£210–250Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X62 / ...
2h 18m£10–14
Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £8 - £12.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from North Bridge and arriving at Galashiels Transport Interchange. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Galashiels. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
The distance between Edinburgh Waverley and Galashiels is 32 miles. The road distance is 32.6 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels without a car is to train which takes 55 min and costs £12 - £21.
The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels takes 55 min including transfers and departs every two hours.
Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from North Bridge station.
Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels is to train which takes 55 min and costs £12 - £21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £12 and takes 1h 18m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh Waverley, Scotland and Galashiels, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels every 2 hours. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, Borders Buses operates a bus from North Bridge to Galashiels Transport Interchange every 2 hours. Tickets cost £8–12 and the journey takes 1h 18m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from North Bridge to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- Borders Buses
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- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- £210–250
Central Taxis Ltd
- Phone
- +44 131 229 2468
- Website
- taxis-edinburgh.co.uk
City Cabs Ltd
- Phone
- +44 131 228 1211
- Website
- citycabs.co.uk
Drymen Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1360 660077
ComCab Edinburgh
- Phone
- +44 131 272 8000
- Website
- comcab-edinburgh.co.uk
Central Taxis Edinburgh
- Phone
- +44 131 229 2468
- Website
- taxis-edinburgh.co.uk
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Booking & Getting There
Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Galashiels Transport Interchange station.
Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Galashiels station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels is 33 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels.
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