There are 4 ways to get from Penrith to Galashiels by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X95
3h 23m£18–28Line 104 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Graham Street to Bus Stationbus 104
- Take the bus from Club Britannia to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X95
4h 1m£16–22Train
- Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
3h 33m£47–84Drive 78.1 mi
- Drive from Penrith to Galashielscar 78.1 mi
1h 38m£20–28
Penrith to Galashiels by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Galashiels is to line 104 bus and bus which costs £16 - £22 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Penrith to Galashiels is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Penrith to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Galashiels Transport Interchange via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Penrith and Galashiels is 79 miles. The road distance is 78.5 miles.
The best way to get from Penrith to Galashiels without a car is to bus which takes 3h 23m and costs £18 - £29.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Penrith to Galashiels, including transfers.
Penrith to Galashiels bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Halston Hotel station.
Penrith to Galashiels train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
The best way to get from Penrith to Galashiels is to bus which takes 3h 23m and costs £18 - £29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Penrith, England and Galashiels, Scotland?
Borders Buses operates a bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchange every 2 hours. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 33m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
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- TransPennine Express
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
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- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
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- Avanti West Coast
Train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–65
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- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
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- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
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- ScotRail
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Club Britannia to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Borders Buses
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- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Graham Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
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Booking & Getting There
Penrith to Galashiels bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Galashiels Transport Interchange station.
Penrith to Galashiels train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Galashiels is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Penrith to Galashiels.
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