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How to get fromGalashiels to Loch Nessby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Galashiels to Loch Ness by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Tourist Informationbus bus 919
    7h 22m
    £75–189

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X62 / ...
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Tourist Informationbus bus 919
    8h 32m
    £30–44

  3. Bus via Inverness

    1. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Tourist Informationbus bus 919
    7h 41m
    £45–85

  4. Drive 169.4 mi

    1. Drive from Galashiels to Fort Augustuscar car 169.4 mi
    4h 33m
    £42–60

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Tweedbank - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Spean Bridgetrain train Edinburgh - Fort William
    7h 44m
    £65–110

Galashiels to Loch Ness by train and bus

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Galashiels, Scotland and Loch Ness, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Bridge Street to Tourist Information via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 2 in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galashiels to Tourist Information via Edinburgh Waverley, Spean Bridge, and Spean Crescent in around 7h 44m.

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