There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Galashiels (Station) by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
54 min£14–26Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from North Bridge to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X95
1h 18m£8–12Drive 32.5 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Galashiels (Station)car 32.5 mi
51 min£8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Galashiels (Station)taxi 32.5 mi
51 min£210–250Bus via Ladhope Bank
- Take the bus from North Bridge to Ladhope Bankbus X95
1h 24m£8–12
Edinburgh to Galashiels (Station) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Galashiels (Station) is to drive which costs £7 - £12 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Galashiels (Station) is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £7 - £12.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from North Bridge and arriving at Galashiels Transport Interchange. Services depart hourly, 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 hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.
The distance between Edinburgh and Galashiels (Station) is 32 miles. The road distance is 32.7 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Galashiels (Station) without a car is to train which takes 54 min and costs £14 - £26.
The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels takes 54 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Edinburgh to Galashiels (Station) bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from North Bridge station.
Edinburgh to Galashiels (Station) train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Galashiels (Station) is to train which takes 54 min and costs £14 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £12 and takes 1h 18m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Galashiels (Station), Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels hourly. Tickets cost £14–26 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.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- bordersbuses.co.uk
Bus from North Bridge to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from North Bridge to Ladhope Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
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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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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh to Galashiels (Station) bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Galashiels Transport Interchange station.
Edinburgh to Galashiels (Station) train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Galashiels station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Galashiels (Station) is 33 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Edinburgh to Galashiels (Station).
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