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There are 10 ways to get from London to Galashiels by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    5h 23m
    £149–213

  2. Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane STN - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    5h 2m
    £61–176

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to John Dobson Streetbus bus Ukn10 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Jedburgh Bus Stationbus bus X74
    10h 38m

  4. Drive  341.2 mi

    1. Drive from London to Galashielscar car 341.2 mi
    6h 18m
    £84–121

  5. Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    4h 39m
    £100–338

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    6h 25m
    £107–191

  7. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    4h 31m
    £94–307

  8. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LGW - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    5h
    £77–186

  9. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LTN - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    4h 54m
    £67–188

  10. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    5h 49m
    £106–396

London to Galashiels by train

Calendar197Weekly Trains
Duration5h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 422.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between London, England and Galashiels, Scotland?

You can take a train from King's Cross to Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Galashiels Transport Interchange via John Dobson Street, Eldon Square Bus Station, and Jedburgh Bus Station in around 10h 38m.

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