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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    4h
    £38–62

  2. Drive  92.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Helensburgh to Galashielscar car 92.4 mi
    2h 13m
    £23–33

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensburgh Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    4h 40m
    £36–55

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shopping Centre Entrance to Mitchell Streetbus bus 1A / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    6h 7m
    £24–39

Helensburgh to Galashiels by train

Calendar82Weekly Trains
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 97.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h

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

You can take a train from Helensburgh Central to Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helensburgh station to Galashiels Transport Interchange via Shopping Centre Entrance, Mitchell Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 6h 7m.

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