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How to get fromGalashiels to Wakefieldby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Galashiels to Wakefield by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Tweedbank - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wakefield Westgatetrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    5h 14m
    £144–216

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    6h 41m
    £27–43

  3. Drive 168.2 mi

    1. Drive from Galashiels to Wakefieldcar car 168.2 mi
    3h 21m
    £41–60

  4. Train, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane EDI - LBA
    6h 54m
    £82–222

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus bus X95
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train Carlisle - Nottingham / ...
    6h 8m
    £58–108

  6. Train, fly to Manchester Airport

    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 Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    7h
    £83–203

Galashiels to Wakefield by train

Calendar87Weekly Trains
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 269.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Galashiels to Wakefield Westgate via Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Wakefield Bus Station via Halston Hotel and Leeds City Bus Station in around 6h 41m.

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