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There are 7 ways to get from Galashiels to Birmingham by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus bus X95
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    6h
    £78–138

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    8h 29m
    £48–113

  3. Drive 251.8 mi

    1. Drive from Galashiels to Birminghamcar car 251.8 mi
    4h 25m
    £62–89

  4. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    3h 52m
    £56–138

  5. Bus, train via Newcastle upon Tyne

    1. Take the bus from Jedburgh Bus Station to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus bus X74
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Streettrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    7h 12m

  6. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    4h 48m
    £53–168

  7. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    5h 47m
    £108–224

Galashiels to Birmingham by bus and train

Calendar78Weekly Services
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 253.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Galashiels, Scotland and Birmingham, England?

You can take a bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Birmingham Coach Station via Halston Hotel and Bus Station in around 8h 29m.

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