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There are 11 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 25m
    £148–210

  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 4m
    £67–169

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 595 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Club Britannia to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    9h 53m
    £71–157

  4. Drive 341.2 mi

    1. Drive from London to Galashielscar car 341.2 mi
    6h 18m
    £84–120

  5. 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 32m
    £94–308

  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
    £102–194

  7. Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne

    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 13m

  8. 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 42m
    £106–329

  9. 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 1m
    £78–187

  10. 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 55m
    £68–191

  11. 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 43m
    £106–387

London to Galashiels by train

Calendar197Weekly Trains
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 422.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Galashiels Transport Interchange via Bus Station and Club Britannia in around 9h 53m.

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