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How to get fromGalashiels to Bathgateby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Galashiels to Bathgate by train, bus, car, or taxi

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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 Bathgatetrain train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
    1h 37m
    £22–41

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Council Officesbus bus X18 / ...
    2h 55m
    £11–14

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Tweedbank - Edinburgh
    2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Council Officesbus bus X18 / ...
    2h 14m
    £16–28

  4. Drive 50 mi

    1. Drive from Galashiels to Bathgatecar car 50 mi
    1h 5m
    £13–18

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Galashiels to Bathgatetaxi taxi 50 mi
    1h 5m
    £100–130

  6. Bus via Galashiels Transport Interchange

    1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Leith Streetbus bus X62
    2. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to Council Officesbus bus X18
    3h 24m
    £12–16

Galashiels to Bathgate by train

Calendar207Weekly Trains
Duration1h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 50.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 37m

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

You can take a train from Galashiels to Bathgate via Edinburgh Waverley in around 1h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bridge Street to Council Offices via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Princes Street in around 2h 55m.

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