What is the cheapest way to get from Galashiels to Inverness?

The cheapest way to get from Galashiels to Inverness is to bus via Galashiels Transport Interchange which costs £26 - £40 and takes 7h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Galashiels to Inverness?

The fastest way to get from Galashiels to Inverness is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Galashiels and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Galashiels to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from Bridge Street and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Galashiels and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Galashiels and arriving at Inverness via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Galashiels to Inverness?

The distance between Galashiels and Inverness is 219 miles. The road distance is 190.8 miles.

How do I travel from Galashiels to Inverness without a car?

The best way to get from Galashiels to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs £65 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Galashiels to Inverness?

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Galashiels to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galashiels to Inverness bus from?

Galashiels to Inverness bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Bridge Street station.

Where do I catch the Galashiels to Inverness train from?

Galashiels to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.

Train or bus from Galashiels to Inverness?

The best way to get from Galashiels to Inverness is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs £65 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Galashiels to Inverness bus arrive?

Galashiels to Inverness bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Galashiels to Inverness train arrive?

Galashiels to Inverness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Galashiels to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Galashiels to Inverness is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Galashiels to Inverness.

How do I get a train ticket from Galashiels to Inverness?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Tweedbank - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness
5h 37m
£69–164
Bus via Galashiels Transport Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62 / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
7h 4m
£26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90
5h 56m
£33–72
Drive 189.7 mi
1. Drive from Galashiels to Invernesscar 189.7 mi
3h 41m
£47–68

Galashiels to Inverness by train

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5h 37mAverage Duration

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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 Bridge Street to Bus Station Stance 3 via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 5h 56m.

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