There are 4 ways to get from Perth to Galashiels by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Perth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
2h 51m£32–70Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M90
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Street Fountainbus X95
3h 32m£14–21Drive 76.5 mi
- Drive from Perth to Galashielscar 76.5 mi
1h 36m£19–27Bus via Park and Ride
- Take the bus from Scott Street to Park and Ridebus 56 / ...
- Take the bus from Park and Ride to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M92 / ...
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X62 / ...
4h 18m£20–31
Perth to Galashiels by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perth to Galashiels is to bus which costs £14 - £22 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Perth to Galashiels is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £18 - £27.
No, there is no direct bus from Perth station to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Market Street Fountain via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Perth to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Perth and Galashiels is 89 miles. The road distance is 77 miles.
The best way to get from Perth to Galashiels without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £30 - £70.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Perth to Galashiels, including transfers.
Perth to Galashiels bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.
Perth to Galashiels train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
The best way to get from Perth to Galashiels is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £22 and takes 3h 32m.
What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Galashiels, Scotland?
You can take a train from Perth to Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Market Street Fountain via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 3h 32m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £18–29
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £9–17
Bus from Park and Ride to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £5–10
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01698 653164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
Bus from Park and Ride to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Park's of Hamilton
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Street Fountain
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- Borders Buses
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Scott Street to Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- Stagecoach East Scotland
Bus from Scott Street to Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Glenfarg Community Transport Group
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More Questions & Answers
Perth to Galashiels bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Perth to Galashiels train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Galashiels is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Perth to Galashiels.
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