There are 4 ways to get from Fort William to Galashiels by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Fort William to George Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X62 / ...
6h 14m£24–33Train
- Take the train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Fort William - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
7h£48–70Drive 164.2 mi
- Drive from Fort William to Galashielscar 164.2 mi
3h 22m£41–60Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 915
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain
6h 16m£31–67
Fort William to Galashiels by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fort William to Galashiels is to bus which costs £24 - £35 and takes 6h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Fort William to Galashiels is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort William to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Galashiels Transport Interchange via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Fort William and arriving at Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Fort William and Galashiels is 180 miles. The road distance is 165.1 miles.
The best way to get from Fort William to Galashiels without a car is to bus which takes 6h 14m and costs £24 - £35.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Fort William to Galashiels, including transfers.
Fort William to Galashiels bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Galashiels train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Fort William station.
The best way to get from Fort William to Galashiels is to bus which takes 6h 14m and costs £24 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Fort William, Scotland and Galashiels, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Fort William to Galashiels Transport Interchange via George Street and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort William to Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h.
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Fort William to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 528 0409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Lumo
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- Lumo
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Fort William to George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- 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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- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £19–40
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Booking & Getting There
Fort William to Galashiels bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George Street station.
Fort William to Galashiels train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort William to Galashiels is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Fort William to Galashiels.
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