There are 6 ways to get from Leeds to Galashiels by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
4h 19m£139–201Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
- Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X95
5h 53m£26–40Drive 161.1 mi
- Drive from Leeds to Galashielscar 161.1 mi
3h 14m£40–57Fly, train
- Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain
6h 28m£77–202Train, bus
- Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain Leeds - Carlisle / ...
- Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X95
5h 50m£58–99Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk073 / ...
- Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Jedburgh Bus Stationbus X74
6h 19m
Leeds to Galashiels by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Galashiels is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Leeds to Galashiels is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus Station and arriving at Galashiels Transport Interchange via Halston Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Leeds and Galashiels is 262 miles. The road distance is 162 miles.
The best way to get from Leeds to Galashiels without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £130 - £210.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Leeds to Galashiels, including transfers.
Leeds to Galashiels bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.
Leeds to Galashiels train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.
The best way to get from Leeds to Galashiels is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £130 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Leeds, England and Galashiels, Scotland?
You can take a train from Leeds to Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchange via Halston Hotel in around 5h 53m.
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–190
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–200
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £50–170
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–240
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £35–180
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £50–200
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £110–310
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £120–180
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- bordersbuses.co.uk
Bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1835 863755
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Jedburgh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- https://www.facebook.com/people/Peter-Hogg-of-Jedburgh-LTD/100063493543163/
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More Questions & Answers
Leeds to Galashiels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Halston Hotel station.
Leeds to Galashiels train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Galashiels is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Leeds to Galashiels.
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