There are 4 ways to get from Galashiels to Alness by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Tweedbank - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
6h 28m£55–143Bus via Galashiels Transport Interchange
cheapest- Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62 / ...
- Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
8h 2m£28–38Bus
- Take the bus from Bridge Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
6h 50m£35–74Drive 208.7 mi
- Drive from Galashiels to Alnesscar 208.7 mi
4h 1m£52–75
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galashiels to Alness is to bus via Galashiels Transport Interchange which costs £28 - £40 and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Galashiels to Alness is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Galashiels to Alness. However, there are services departing from Bridge Street and arriving at Library via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
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 28m.
The distance between Galashiels and Alness is 240 miles. The road distance is 209.9 miles.
The best way to get from Galashiels to Alness without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £55 - £150.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Galashiels to Alness, including transfers.
Galashiels to Alness bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Bridge Street station.
Galashiels to Alness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.
The best way to get from Galashiels to Alness is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £55 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 50m.
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 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bridge Street to Library via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 2 in around 6h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Bridge Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- Borders Buses
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Booking & Getting There
Galashiels to Alness bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Galashiels to Alness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galashiels to Alness is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Galashiels to Alness.
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