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How to get fromSouthend-on-Sea to Galashielsby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 12 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Galashiels by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    6h 59m
    £165–259

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus bus A6
    2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Halston Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    14h 26m
    £59–109

  3. Train, bus via London

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train
    2. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Carlislebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    12h 19m
    £70–151

  4. Drive 359.2 mi

    1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Galashielscar car 359.2 mi
    6h 26m
    £88–126

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

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain 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 3m
    £119–346

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    8h 28m
    £117–226

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

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train 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
    6h 1m
    £120–349

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

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain 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 1m
    £89–210

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

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train 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
    6h 1m
    £91–236

  10. Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    5h 58m
    £113–416

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

    1. Take the train from Southend Central to London Fenchurch Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LGW - EDI
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    6h
    £91–213

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

    1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to Stratford (London)train 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
    7h 27m
    £130–423

Southend-on-Sea to Galashiels by train and subway

Calendar197Weekly Services
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 465.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Galashiels, Scotland?

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Galashiels via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Galashiels Transport Interchange via Bus Station, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Halston Hotel in around 14h 26m.

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