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How to get fromFort William to Galashielsby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus via Edinburgh

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    1. Take the bus from Fort William to George Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Street Fountainbus bus X95
    5h 54m
    £23–33

  2. Train via Glasgow

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    6h 54m
    £65–124

  3. Drive  164.2 mi

    1. Drive from Fort William to Galashielscar car 164.2 mi
    3h 22m
    £41–59

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 913
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    6h 42m
    £38–67

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Fort William - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    7h 3m
    £48–70

Fort William to Galashiels by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 171.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Galashiels, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Fort William to Market Street Fountain via George Street and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort William to Galashiels via Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 54m.

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