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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Tweedbank - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    5h 37m
    £53–140

  2. Bus via Edinburgh

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X62 / ...
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    7h 18m
    £25–36

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bank Street Gardens to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X62 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk094
    6h 41m
    £34–74

  4. Drive  189.7 mi

    1. Drive from Galashiels to Invernesscar car 189.7 mi
    3h 41m
    £47–68

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane EDI - INV
    7h 44m
    £78–291

Galashiels to Inverness by train

Calendar47Weekly Trains
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a train from Galashiels to Inverness via Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bank Street Gardens to Bus Station Stance 3 via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 6h 41m.

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