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How to get fromHamilton to Galashielsby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    2h 1m
    £25–55

  2. Drive 59.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hamilton to Galashielscar car 59.3 mi
    1h 25m
    £15–21

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Uk090 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    4h 25m
    £16–35

  4. Train via Leechlee Road

    1. Take the train from Bellshill to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    3h 25m
    £33–59

  5. Line 211 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Covanburn Avenue to Maxim Business Parkbus bus 211
    2. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 900
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    4h 44m
    £20–33

Hamilton to Galashiels by train

Calendar64Weekly Trains
Duration2h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 68.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Hamilton, Scotland and Galashiels, Scotland?

You can take a train from Motherwell to Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Galashiels Transport Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 4h 25m.

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