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How to get fromEdinburgh to Galashielsby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Galashiels by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    54 min
    £14–27

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North Bridge to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    1h 18m
    £8–12

  3. Drive 32.6 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Galashielscar car 32.6 mi
    52 min
    £8–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Galashielstaxi taxi 32.6 mi
    52 min
    £210–260

Edinburgh to Galashiels by train

Calendar197Weekly Trains
Duration54 minAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 32.3 mi
  • Duration: 54 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels hourly. Tickets cost £14–27 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, Borders Buses operates a bus from North Bridge to Galashiels Transport Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £8–12 and the journey takes 1h 18m.

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