There are 4 ways to get from Galashiels to Falkirk by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Tweedbank - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamstontrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
1h 45m£22–47Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bridge Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
- Take the bus from Princes Street to St Andrew`s Churchbus X38
3h 29m£14–20Drive 57.7 mi
- Drive from Galashiels to Falkirkcar 57.7 mi
1h 13m£14–21Bus via Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Leith Streetbus X62
- Take the bus from Waterloo Place to St Andrew`s Churchbus X38
3h 57m£15–22
Galashiels to Falkirk by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galashiels to Falkirk is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Galashiels to Falkirk is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £14 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Galashiels to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Bridge Street and arriving at St Andrew`s Church via Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Galashiels and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Galashiels and Falkirk is 58 miles. The road distance is 58 miles.
The best way to get from Galashiels to Falkirk without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £22 - £50.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Galashiels to Falkirk, including transfers.
Galashiels to Falkirk bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Bridge Street station.
Galashiels to Falkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.
The best way to get from Galashiels to Falkirk is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £22 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £20 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between Galashiels, Scotland and Falkirk, Scotland?
You can take a train from Galashiels to Falkirk Grahamston via Edinburgh Waverley in around 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bridge Street to St Andrew`s Church via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Princes Street in around 3h 29m.
- 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/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamston
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–21
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamston
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- bordersbuses.co.uk
Bus from Bridge Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Leith Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03330 16 61 62
- [email protected]
- Website
- mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk
Bus from Princes Street to St Andrew`s Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
Bus from Waterloo Place to St Andrew`s Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Galashiels to Falkirk bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Galashiels to Falkirk train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galashiels to Falkirk is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Galashiels to Falkirk.
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