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How to get fromGalashiels to Alnessby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Tweedbank - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    6h 48m
    £55–142

  2. Bus via Edinburgh

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X62 / ...
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    8h 29m
    £27–38

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bank Street Gardens to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X62 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk094
    7h 52m
    £36–76

  4. Drive  208.7 mi

    1. Drive from Galashiels to Alnesscar car 208.7 mi
    4h 1m
    £52–75

Galashiels to Alness by train and bus

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a train from Galashiels to Library via Edinburgh Waverley, Inverness, and Bus Station Stance 2 in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bank Street Gardens to Library via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 2 in around 7h 52m.

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