There are 3 ways to get from South Shields to Galashiels by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
3h 20m£51–124Drive 84.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Shields to Galashielscar 84.6 mi
1h 51m£21–30Bus, line 68 bus
- Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Jedburgh Bus Stationbus X74
- Take the bus from Jedburgh Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus 68
4h 27m
South Shields to Galashiels by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Shields to Galashiels is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from South Shields to Galashiels is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from South Shields station to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Eldon Square Bus Station and arriving at Galashiels Transport Interchange via Jedburgh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from South Shields to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from South Shields and arriving at Galashiels via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between South Shields and Galashiels is 167 miles. The road distance is 85.1 miles.
The best way to get from South Shields to Galashiels without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £50 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from South Shields to Galashiels, including transfers.
South Shields to Galashiels bus services, operated by Peter Hogg of Jedburgh, depart from Eldon Square Bus Station.
South Shields to Galashiels train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
The best way to get from South Shields to Galashiels is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 68 bus, which costs and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between South Shields, England and Galashiels, Scotland?
You can take a subway from South Shields to Galashiels via Central Station, Newcastle, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from South Shields to Galashiels Transport Interchange via Haymarket, Eldon Square Bus Station, and Jedburgh Bus Station in around 4h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1835 863755
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Jedburgh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- https://www.facebook.com/people/Peter-Hogg-of-Jedburgh-LTD/100063493543163/
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- bordersbuses.co.uk
Bus from Jedburgh Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
South Shields to Galashiels bus services, operated by Peter Hogg of Jedburgh, arrive at Jedburgh Bus Station.
South Shields to Galashiels train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Shields to Galashiels is 85 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from South Shields to Galashiels.
There are 426+ hotels available in Galashiels.