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How to get fromPenrith to Galashielsby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    2h 56m
    £56–98

  2. Bus via Booth's Supermarket

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Booth's Supermarket to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    3h 43m
    £15–23

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    3h 23m
    £19–30

  4. Drive 78.1 mi

    1. Drive from Penrith to Galashielscar car 78.1 mi
    1h 38m
    £19–28

  5. Line 104 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Graham Street to Bus Stationbus bus 104
    2. Take the bus from Club Britannia to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    4h 1m
    £16–22

Penrith to Galashiels by train

Calendar76Weekly Trains
Duration2h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 150.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 56m. Alternatively, 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.

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