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

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus bus X95
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    3h 27m
    £30–73

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Tweedbank - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    4h 5m
    £69–146

  3. Drive 146.5 mi

    1. Drive from Galashiels to Prestoncar car 146.5 mi
    2h 42m
    £36–52

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    6h 18m
    £80–201

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    5h 29m
    £30–58

Galashiels to Preston by bus and train

Calendar78Weekly Services
Duration3h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 150.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

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

You can take a train from Galashiels to Preston via Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Bus Station via Halston Hotel and Bus Station in around 5h 29m.

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