There are 4 ways to get from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Tweedbank - Edinburgh
54 min£14–26Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bridge Street to South Bridgebus X95
1h 30m£8–12Drive 32.6 mi
- Drive from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleycar 32.6 mi
51 min£8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytaxi 32.6 mi
51 min£210–260
Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley is to drive which costs £7 - £12 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £7 - £12.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bridge Street and arriving at South Bridge. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 24m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Galashiels and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 54 min.
The distance between Galashiels and Edinburgh Waverley is 32 miles. The road distance is 32.8 miles.
The best way to get from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley without a car is to train which takes 54 min and costs £14 - £26.
The train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley takes 54 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Bridge Street station.
Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.
The best way to get from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley is to train which takes 54 min and costs £14 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £12 and takes 1h 30m.
What companies run services between Galashiels, Scotland and Edinburgh Waverley, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £14–26 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, Borders Buses operates a bus from Bridge Street to South Bridge hourly. Tickets cost £8–12 and the journey takes 1h 24m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- bordersbuses.co.uk
Bus from Bridge Street to South Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
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- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- £210–260
Five Star Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1896 756 789
- Website
- fivestartaxisgalashiels.com
Langlee Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7493 233 692
- Website
- langleecabs.co.uk
Monte's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1896 759 300
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More Questions & Answers
Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at South Bridge station.
Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley is 33 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley.
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