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How to get fromInverness to Galashielsby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Inverness - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    4h 42m
    £69–175

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Uk094
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Street Fountainbus bus X95
    6h 13m
    £39–70

  3. Drive 189.7 mi

    1. Drive from Inverness to Galashielscar car 189.7 mi
    3h 40m
    £47–67

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane INV - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    6h 33m
    £106–269

  5. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry Streetbus bus M90
    2. Take the bus from Surgeons' Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    6h 17m
    £43–73

Inverness to Galashiels by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Market Street Fountain via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 6h 13m.

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