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How to get fromLanark to Galashielsby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Lanark to Galashiels by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 91 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to John Streetbus bus 91 / ...
    2. Take the bus from John Street to Eastgate Post Officebus bus 91
    3. Take the bus from Eastgate Post Office to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62
    3h 26m

  2. Drive  45.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lanark to Galashielscar car 45.8 mi
    1h 8m
    £12–17

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Carluke to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    3h 46m
    £29–49

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lanark to Galashielstaxi taxi 45.8 mi
    1h 8m
    £200–240

  5. Line 91 bus, line 101 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to John Streetbus bus 91 / ...
    2. Take the bus from John Street to Lambs Pendbus bus 101
    3. Take the bus from Town Centre to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62
    3h 52m

  6. Train via Bellshill

    1. Take the train from Lanark to Bellshilltrain train
    2. Take the train from Bellshill to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    4h 7m
    £32–56

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  • Distance: 52.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchange via John Street and Eastgate Post Office in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lanark to Galashiels via Carluke and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 46m.

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