There are 3 ways to get from Motherwell to Galashiels by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
2h 35m£20–44Drive 56.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Motherwell to Galashielscar 56.3 mi
1h 25m£15–21Bus
- Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 900
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X62 / ...
4h 15m£19–31
Motherwell to Galashiels by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Motherwell to Galashiels is to drive which costs £14 - £21 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Motherwell to Galashiels is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £14 - £21.
No, there is no direct bus from Motherwell to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Road and arriving at Galashiels Transport Interchange via Maxim Business Park and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Motherwell to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Motherwell and Galashiels is 69 miles. The road distance is 56.7 miles.
The best way to get from Motherwell to Galashiels without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £20 - £45.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Motherwell to Galashiels, including transfers.
Motherwell to Galashiels bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Maxim Business Park station.
Motherwell to Galashiels train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Motherwell station.
The best way to get from Motherwell to Galashiels is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs £20 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Motherwell, Scotland and Galashiels, Scotland?
You can take a train from Motherwell to Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamilton Road to Galashiels Transport Interchange via Maxim Business Park and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 4h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Motherwell to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Maxim Business Park to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £6–13
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- Borders Buses
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Booking & Getting There
Motherwell to Galashiels bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Motherwell to Galashiels train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Motherwell to Galashiels is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Motherwell to Galashiels.
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