What is the cheapest way to get from Galashiels to Alness?

The cheapest way to get from Galashiels to Alness is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £28 - £40 and takes 8h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Galashiels to Alness?

The fastest way to get from Galashiels to Alness is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Galashiels and Alness?

No, there is no direct bus from Galashiels to Alness. However, there are services departing from Bank Street Gardens and arriving at Library via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Galashiels and Alness?

No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to Alness. However, there are services departing from Galashiels and arriving at Inverness via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Galashiels to Alness?

The distance between Galashiels and Alness is 240 miles. The road distance is 209.9 miles.

How do I travel from Galashiels to Alness without a car?

The best way to get from Galashiels to Alness without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £70 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Galashiels to Alness?

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Galashiels to Alness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galashiels to Alness bus from?

Galashiels to Alness bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Bank Street Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Galashiels to Alness train from?

Galashiels to Alness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.

Train or bus from Galashiels to Alness?

The best way to get from Galashiels to Alness is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 7h 44m.

Where does the Galashiels to Alness bus arrive?

Galashiels to Alness bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Galashiels to Alness train arrive?

Galashiels to Alness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Galashiels to Alness?

Yes, the driving distance between Galashiels to Alness is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Galashiels to Alness.

Where can I stay near Alness?

There are 1007+ hotels available in Alness.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Tweedbank - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
6h 38m
£71–166
Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62 / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
8h 5m
£28–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bank Street Gardens to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
7h 44m
£36–76
Drive 208.7 mi
1. Drive from Galashiels to Alnesscar 208.7 mi
4h 1m
£52–75

Galashiels to Alness by train and bus

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6h 38mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 238.4 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

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 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bank Street Gardens to Library via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 2 in around 7h 44m.

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