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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brunstane to Galashielstrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    44 min
    £12–23

  2. Drive 31.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portobello to Galashielscar car 31.1 mi
    46 min
    £8–11

  3. Line 49 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Portobello Town Hall to Chapel Streetbus bus 12 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Surgeons' Hall to Market Street Fountainbus bus X95
    2h 34m
    £10–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Portobello to Galashielstaxi taxi 31.1 mi
    46 min
    £200–240

  5. Line 49 bus, bus via Galashiels Transport Interchange

    1. Take the bus from Portobello Town Hall to Chapel Streetbus bus 12 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Surgeons' Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    2h 46m
    £12–16

Portobello to Galashiels by train

Calendar197Weekly Trains
Duration44 minAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 28.6 mi
  • Duration: 44 min

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

ScotRail operates a train from Brunstane to Galashiels hourly. Tickets cost £12–23 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portobello Town Hall to Market Street Fountain via Chapel Street and Surgeons' Hall in around 2h 34m.

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