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How to get fromGalashiels to Chesterby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Galashiels to Chester 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 Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    4h 55m
    £59–94

  2. Bus, train via Preston

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    3. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    4. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus X30
    8h 22m
    £38–61

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Tweedbank - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    5h 33m
    £89–152

  4. Drive  198.1 mi

    1. Drive from Galashiels to Chestercar car 198.1 mi
    3h 39m
    £50–72

  5. Train, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EDI - LPL
    6h 25m
    £88–200

  6. Bus, Steam train

    1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus bus X95
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Chestertrain train The Dalesman West
    7h 37m

  7. Train, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain train
    7h 17m
    £87–202

Galashiels to Chester by train

Calendar49Weekly Trains
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Galashiels to Chester via Edinburgh Waverley and Warrington Bank Quay in around 5h 33m.

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