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

The cheapest way to get from Galashiels to Whitehaven is to bus and line 30 bus which costs £19 - £24 and takes 4h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galashiels to Whitehaven is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Galashiels and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Galashiels to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Galashiels Transport Interchange and arriving at Duke Street via Market Hall and Trinity Baptist church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Galashiels and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Galashiels and arriving at Whitehaven via Edinburgh Waverley and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Galashiels to Whitehaven?

The distance between Galashiels and Whitehaven is 101 miles. The road distance is 97.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Galashiels to Whitehaven without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 54m and costs £26 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Galashiels to Whitehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galashiels to Whitehaven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Galashiels to Whitehaven train from?

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

Train or bus from Galashiels to Whitehaven?

The best way to get from Galashiels to Whitehaven is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus and line 30 bus, which costs £19 - £24 and takes 4h 32m.

Where does the Galashiels to Whitehaven bus arrive?

Galashiels to Whitehaven bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Market Hall station.

Where does the Galashiels to Whitehaven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Galashiels to Whitehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Galashiels to Whitehaven is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Galashiels to Whitehaven.

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

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Galashiels to Whitehaven - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 4 ways to get from Galashiels to Whitehaven by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus X95
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain Carlisle - Whitehaven
3h 54m
£26–42
Bus, line 30 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Market Hallbus X95
2. Take the bus from Market Hall to Trinity Baptist churchbus 300
3. Take the bus from Trinity Baptist church to Duke Streetbus 30
4h 32m
£19–24
Train
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
4h 42m
£49–99
Drive 97.1 mi
1. Drive from Galashiels to Whitehavencar 97.1 mi
2h 1m
£24–35

Galashiels to Whitehaven by train

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4h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 100.5 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Galashiels, Scotland and Whitehaven, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Galashiels to Whitehaven via Edinburgh Waverley and Carlisle in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Duke Street via Market Hall and Trinity Baptist church in around 4h 32m.

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