There are 9 ways to get from Galashiels to Amsterdam by train, plane, train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, ferry, or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EDI - AMS
5h 17m€90–254Train
- Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
10h 38m€355–574Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Galashiels to Hullcar
- Take the carferry from Hull to Rotterdamcarferry
- Drive from Rotterdam to Amsterdamcar
18h 2m€392–466Bus
- Take the bus from Bridge Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam Central Stationbus
22h 26m€100–164Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly
- Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane GLA - AMS
6h 17m€94–319Train, train to Newcastle, fly
- Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
- Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane NCL - AMS
6h 41m€119–347Bus, train
- Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus X95
- Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
11h 20m€156–371Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Jedburgh Bus Station to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus X74
- Take the ferry from Newcastle upon Tyne to Amsterdam IJmuidenferry
24h 5mDrive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Galashiels to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Amsterdamcar
11h 34m€320–407
Galashiels to Amsterdam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galashiels to Amsterdam is to bus which costs €100 - €170 and takes 22h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Galashiels to Amsterdam is to train and fly which takes 5h 17m and costs €90 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Galashiels to Amsterdam station. However, there are services departing from Bridge Street and arriving at Amsterdam Central Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Galashiels and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal via Edinburgh Waverley, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.
The distance between Galashiels and Amsterdam is 745 km.
The best way to get from Galashiels to Amsterdam without a car is to train which takes 10h 38m and costs €350 - €600.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Galashiels to Amsterdam, including transfers.
Galashiels to Amsterdam bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Bridge Street station.
Galashiels to Amsterdam train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.
The best way to get from Galashiels to Amsterdam is to train which takes 10h 38m and costs €350 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €170 and takes 22h 26m.
What companies run services between Galashiels, Scotland and Amsterdam, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Galashiels to Amsterdam Centraal via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 10h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bridge Street to Amsterdam Central Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station and London Victoria in around 22h 26m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–200
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €55–200
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–200
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–240
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–240
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €60–240
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–240
Flights from Newcastle to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–210
Flights from Newcastle to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €65–210
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- 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
- €10–14
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Borders Buses
- Phone
- 01304 44 88 88
- [email protected]
- Website
- P&O Ferries
Car ferry from Hull to Rotterdam
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €320–360
- Website
- P&O Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Galashiels to Amsterdam bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Amsterdam is 1h ahead of Galashiels. It is currently 5:53 AM in Galashiels and 6:53 AM in Amsterdam.
Galashiels to Amsterdam train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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