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

The cheapest way to get from Galashiels to Reading is to bus which costs £85 - £140 and takes 10h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galashiels to Reading is to train and fly which takes 4h 46m and costs £95 - £330.

Is there a direct bus between Galashiels and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Galashiels to Reading. However, there are services departing from Galashiels Transport Interchange and arriving at Reading RailAir via Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Galashiels and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to Reading. However, there are services departing from Galashiels and arriving at Reading via Edinburgh Waverley, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Galashiels to Reading?

The distance between Galashiels and Reading is 463 miles. The road distance is 348 miles.

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

The best way to get from Galashiels to Reading without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £160 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Galashiels to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galashiels to Reading bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Galashiels to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Galashiels to Reading?

The best way to get from Galashiels to Reading is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £160 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £85 - £140 and takes 10h 11m.

Where does the Galashiels to Reading bus arrive?

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

Where does the Galashiels to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Galashiels to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Galashiels to Reading is 348 miles. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Galashiels to Reading.

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

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Galashiels to Reading - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Galashiels to Reading by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
6h 18m
£160–268
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
cheapest
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 Readingtrain
5h 47m
£82–195
Bus
1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus X95
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 838
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
10h 11m
£85–133
Drive 345.9 mi
1. Drive from Galashiels to Readingcar 345.9 mi
6h 18m
£86–124
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4h 46m
£97–321
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus X95
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain
8h
£118–193
Bus, train via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus X95
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain
8h 49m
£128–198
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
5h 2m
£123–404
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 Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
5h 19m
£87–249
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
5h 37m
£114–253
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain
5h 45m
£93–190
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
4. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
6h 14m
£100–406

Galashiels to Reading by train and subway

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6h 18mAverage Duration

£160Cheapest Price

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Distance: 460.8 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a train from Galashiels to Reading via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Reading RailAir via Halston Hotel, Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 10h 11m.

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