There are 3 ways to get from Galashiels to Gretna by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus X95
3h 4m£17–26Drive 54.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Galashiels to Gretnacar 54.3 mi
1h 9m£14–20Train
- Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Tweedbank - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
3h 44m£48–99
Galashiels to Gretna by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galashiels to Gretna is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Galashiels to Gretna is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Galashiels to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Galashiels Transport Interchange and arriving at Halston Hotel via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to Gretna. However, there are services departing from Galashiels and arriving at Gretna Green via Edinburgh Waverley and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Galashiels and Gretna is 71 miles. The road distance is 54.7 miles.
The best way to get from Galashiels to Gretna without a car is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs £17 - £27.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Galashiels to Gretna, including transfers.
Galashiels to Gretna bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Galashiels Transport Interchange station.
Galashiels to Gretna train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.
The best way to get from Galashiels to Gretna is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs £17 - £27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £100 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Galashiels, Scotland and Gretna, Scotland?
Borders Buses operates a bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotel every 2 hours. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galashiels to Gretna Green via Edinburgh Waverley and Carlisle in around 3h 44m.
- 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
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- bordersbuses.co.uk
Bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Galashiels to Gretna bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Halston Hotel station.
Galashiels to Gretna train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galashiels to Gretna is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Galashiels to Gretna.
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