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

The cheapest way to get from Galashiels to London is to bus via Carlisle which costs £45 - £75 and takes 10h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galashiels to London is to train and fly which takes 4h 16m and costs £95 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Galashiels and London?

No, there is no direct bus from Galashiels to London. However, there are services departing from Galashiels Transport Interchange and arriving at London Victoria via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Galashiels and London?

No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to London. However, there are services departing from Galashiels and arriving at King's Cross via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Galashiels to London?

The distance between Galashiels and London is 425 miles. The road distance is 342.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Galashiels to London without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £140 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Galashiels to London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galashiels to London bus from?

Galashiels to London bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Galashiels Transport Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Galashiels to London train from?

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

Train or bus from Galashiels to London?

The best way to get from Galashiels to London is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £140 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Carlisle, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 10h 34m.

Where does the Galashiels to London bus arrive?

Galashiels to London bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Halston Hotel station.

Where does the Galashiels to London train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Galashiels to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Galashiels to London is 343 miles. It takes approximately 6h 17m to drive from Galashiels to London.

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There are 11 ways to get from Galashiels to London by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 27m
£143–200
Bus via Carlisle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus X95
2. Take the bus from Carlisle to London Victoriabus Ukn31
10h 34m
£48–73
Drive 340.9 mi
1. Drive from Galashiels to Londoncar 340.9 mi
6h 17m
£84–122
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
4h 21m
£102–318
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus X95
2. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
5h 54m
£78–178
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bank Street Gardens to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn13 / ...
10h 53m
£50–79
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
4h 16m
£96–299
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
4h 21m
£64–179
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
4h 37m
£62–171
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
4h 33m
£72–179
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
5h 40m
£100–370

Galashiels to London by train

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Distance: 422.4 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Galashiels, Scotland and London, England?

You can take a train from Galashiels to King's Cross via Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to London Victoria via Carlisle in around 10h 34m.

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