There are 3 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Galashiels by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
2h 40m£51–120Drive 74.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Galashielscar 74.5 mi
1h 34m£19–27Bus, line 68 bus
- Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Jedburgh Bus Stationbus X74
- Take the bus from Jedburgh Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus 68
2h 57m
Newcastle upon Tyne to Galashiels by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Galashiels is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Galashiels is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £18 - £27.
No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle upon Tyne station to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Eldon Square Bus Station and arriving at Galashiels Transport Interchange via Jedburgh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Newcastle and arriving at Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Galashiels is 156 miles. The road distance is 75 miles.
The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Galashiels without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £50 - £120.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Galashiels, including transfers.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Galashiels bus services, operated by Peter Hogg of Jedburgh, depart from Eldon Square Bus Station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Galashiels train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
The best way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Galashiels is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 68 bus, which costs and takes 2h 57m.
What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Galashiels, Scotland?
You can take a train from Newcastle to Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchange via Jedburgh Bus Station in around 2h 57m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1835 863755
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Jedburgh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- https://www.facebook.com/people/Peter-Hogg-of-Jedburgh-LTD/100063493543163/
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- bordersbuses.co.uk
Bus from Jedburgh Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Newcastle upon Tyne to Galashiels bus services, operated by Peter Hogg of Jedburgh, arrive at Jedburgh Bus Station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Galashiels train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle upon Tyne to Galashiels is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Galashiels.
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