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There are 12 ways to get from Reading to Galashiels by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    6h 40m
    £161–272

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Street Fountainbus bus X95
    14h 3m
    £76–236

  3. Drive 346.3 mi

    1. Drive from Reading to Galashielscar car 346.3 mi
    6h 20m
    £84–122

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    5h 7m
    £91–317

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    8h 34m
    £131–212

  6. Train, bus via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    9h 2m
    £150–228

  7. Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    5h 32m
    £122–399

  8. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LGW - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    5h 57m
    £86–198

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    5h 35m
    £100–192

  10. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LTN - EDI
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    5h 55m
    £85–246

  11. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane STN - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    6h 10m
    £80–238

  12. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    6h 21m
    £113–396

Reading to Galashiels by train and subway

Calendar197Weekly Services
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£161Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 460.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Galashiels via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Market Street Fountain via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 14h 3m.

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