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

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Galashiels by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    4h 58m
    £48–76

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Club Britannia to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    5h 43m
    £32–50

  3. Drive  178.4 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Galashielscar car 178.4 mi
    3h 18m
    £44–64

  4. Fly from Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    6h 49m
    £75–177

  5. Train, bus via Warrington Bank Quay

    1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    5h 37m
    £55–96

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LPL - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    6h 59m
    £86–222

Manchester to Galashiels by train and bus

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 181.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Galashiels Transport Interchange via Bus Station and Club Britannia in around 5h 43m.

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