There are 5 ways to get from Galashiels to Tranent by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Tweedbank - Edinburgh
1h 44m£18–34Drive 29.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Galashiels to Tranentcar 29.3 mi
42 min£8–11Bus, line 113 bus
- Take the bus from Bank Street Gardens to Leith Streetbus X62
- Take the bus from Waterloo Place to Bridge Streetbus 113 / ...
2h 58m£12–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Galashiels to Tranenttaxi 29.3 mi
42 min£60–75Train, line 113 bus
- Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Tweedbank - Edinburgh
- Take the bus from Waterloo Place to Bridge Streetbus 113 / ...
1h 51m£16–29
Galashiels to Tranent by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galashiels to Tranent is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Galashiels to Tranent is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £7 - £11.
No, there is no direct bus from Galashiels to Tranent. However, there are services departing from Bank Street Gardens and arriving at Bridge Street via Waterloo Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to Tranent. However, there are services departing from Galashiels and arriving at Prestonpans via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
The distance between Galashiels and Tranent is 42 miles. The road distance is 29.5 miles.
The best way to get from Galashiels to Tranent without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £18 - £35.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Galashiels to Tranent, including transfers.
Galashiels to Tranent bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Bank Street Gardens station.
Galashiels to Tranent train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.
The best way to get from Galashiels to Tranent is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £18 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 113 bus, which costs £12 - £17 and takes 2h 58m.
What companies run services between Galashiels, Scotland and Tranent, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £14–26 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bank Street Gardens to Bridge Street via Leith Street and Waterloo Place in around 2h 58m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- bordersbuses.co.uk
Bus from Bank Street Gardens to Leith Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
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- [email protected]
- Website
- lothianbuses.com
Bus from Waterloo Place to Bridge Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.lothianbuses.com/our-services/east-coast-buses/
Bus from Waterloo Place to Bridge Street
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.lothianbuses.com/our-services/east-coast-buses/
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- £60–75
Five Star Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1896 756 789
- Website
- fivestartaxisgalashiels.com
Langlee Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7493 233 692
- Website
- langleecabs.co.uk
Monte's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1896 759 300
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More Questions & Answers
Galashiels to Tranent bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Leith Street station.
Galashiels to Tranent train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galashiels to Tranent is 30 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Galashiels to Tranent.
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