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

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There are 5 ways to get from Galashiels to Elgin by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Aberdeen

    best
    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Elgintrain train
    6h 29m
    £69–151

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus bus
    7h 42m
    £40–82

  3. Drive  194.1 mi

    1. Drive from Galashiels to Elgincar car 194.1 mi
    4h 2m
    £49–70

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dundeetrain train
    3. Take the train from Dundee to Elgintrain train
    6h 36m
    £81–151

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bank Street Gardens to Leith Streetbus bus X62
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Huntlytrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Square to Bus Stationbus bus 10 / ...
    7h 57m
    £47–71

Galashiels to Elgin by train

Calendar71Weekly Trains
Duration6h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

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

You can take a train from Galashiels to Elgin via Edinburgh Waverley and Aberdeen in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bridge Street to Elgin West Road via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 7h 42m.

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