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How to get fromMusselburgh to Galashielsby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Musselburgh to Galashiels by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    2h 2m
    £14–24

  2. Drive  29.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Musselburgh to Galashielscar car 29.4 mi
    42 min
    £8–11

  3. Line 140 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from High Street to Town Centrebus bus 140 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Town Centre to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62
    2h 50m
    £12–16

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Musselburgh to Galashielstaxi taxi 29.4 mi
    42 min
    £130–160

  5. Line 48 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from High Street to Terminusbus bus 48
    2. Take the bus from Harvieston Toll to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    3h 5m
    £8–12

Musselburgh to Galashiels by train

Calendar82Weekly Trains
Duration2h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 37.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Musselburgh, Scotland and Galashiels, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels every 2 hours. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Galashiels Transport Interchange via Town Centre in around 2h 50m.

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