What is the cheapest way to get from Galashiels to Dollar?

The cheapest way to get from Galashiels to Dollar is to bus which costs £13 - £23 and takes 3h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Galashiels to Dollar?

The fastest way to get from Galashiels to Dollar is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Galashiels and Dollar?

No, there is no direct bus from Galashiels to Dollar. However, there are services departing from Bridge Street and arriving at Ochil Arms via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Galashiels and Dollar?

No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to Dollar. However, there are services departing from Galashiels and arriving at Alloa via Edinburgh Waverley and Stirling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Galashiels to Dollar?

The distance between Galashiels and Dollar is 73 miles. The road distance is 63.7 miles.

How do I travel from Galashiels to Dollar without a car?

The best way to get from Galashiels to Dollar without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 10m and costs £19 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Galashiels to Dollar?

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Galashiels to Dollar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galashiels to Dollar bus from?

Galashiels to Dollar bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Bridge Street station.

Where do I catch the Galashiels to Dollar train from?

Galashiels to Dollar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.

Train or bus from Galashiels to Dollar?

The best way to get from Galashiels to Dollar is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £26 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £23 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Galashiels to Dollar bus arrive?

Galashiels to Dollar bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Galashiels to Dollar train arrive?

Galashiels to Dollar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Galashiels to Dollar?

Yes, the driving distance between Galashiels to Dollar is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Galashiels to Dollar.

Where can I stay near Dollar?

There are 803+ hotels available in Dollar.

Galashiels to Dollar - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Tweedbank - Edinburgh
2. Take the bus from George Street to Kinross Park and Ridebus Ember
3h 10m
£19–33
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Park and Ridebus M92 / ...
3h 48m
£14–23
Train
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Tweedbank - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Stirlingtrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
3h 40m
£26–59
Drive 63.3 mi
1. Drive from Galashiels to Dollarcar 63.3 mi
1h 29m
£16–23
Train, bus via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Tweedbank - Edinburgh
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Park and Ridebus M92 / ...
3h 15m
£18–35
Bus via Galashiels Transport Interchange
1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Park and Ridebus M92 / ...
4h 21m
£15–25

Galashiels to Dollar by train, foot, and bus

130Weekly Services

3h 10mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 72.7 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

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

You can take a train from Galashiels to Cafe at No.44 via Edinburgh Waverley, Stirling, Alloa, and Shillinghill in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bridge Street to Ochil Arms via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Park and Ride in around 3h 48m.

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