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How to get fromSheffield to Galashielsby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Sheffield to Galashiels by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    5h 37m
    £67–193

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    7h 49m
    £32–48

  3. Drive  195.4 mi

    1. Drive from Sheffield to Galashielscar car 195.4 mi
    3h 41m
    £49–70

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain 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
    6h 6m
    £85–182

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Street to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus 67
    5h 49m
    £103–151

  6. Train, bus via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Carlisletrain train Sheffield - Carlisle
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    6h 42m
    £63–109

Sheffield to Galashiels by train

Calendar82Weekly Trains
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a train from Sheffield to Galashiels via Doncaster and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castle Street/CG22 to Galashiels Transport Interchange via Meadowhall Interchange/C1, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Halston Hotel in around 7h 49m.

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