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How to get fromGalashiels to Blackpoolby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Galashiels to Blackpool by bus, train, or car

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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 Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    3h 59m
    £36–86

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to North Stationbus bus 42
    7h 18m
    £28–51

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Tweedbank - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    4h 37m
    £75–159

  4. Drive 150.7 mi

    1. Drive from Galashiels to Blackpoolcar car 150.7 mi
    2h 55m
    £37–53

Galashiels to Blackpool by bus and train

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration3h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a train from Galashiels to Blackpool North via Edinburgh Waverley and Preston in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to North Station via Halston Hotel, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 18m.

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