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

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There are 11 ways to get from Galashiels to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    8h 25m
    £215–332

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 104 / ...
    13h 39m
    £70–118

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus bus X95
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Exeterbus bus
    13h 29m
    £97–157

  4. Drive  405.6 mi

    1. Drive from Galashiels to Exetercar car 405.6 mi
    6h 51m
    £100–145

  5. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5h 36m
    £87–207

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Tweedbank - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    9h 39m
    £233–350

  7. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane EDI - EXT
    5h 14m
    £112–297

  8. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 32m
    £82–213

  9. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    7h 20m
    £124–251

  10. Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane NCL - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    7h 6m
    £103–248

  11. Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane NCL - EXT
    6h 18m
    £126–318

Galashiels to Exeter by train and subway

Calendar161Weekly Services
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£215Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 597.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 25m

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

You can take a train from Galashiels to Exeter St Davids via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Bampfylde Street via Halston Hotel, Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 13h 39m.

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