There are 3 ways to get from Sunderland 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 14m£54–129Drive 86.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sunderland to Galashielscar 86.2 mi
1h 54m£21–31Bus, 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 29m
Sunderland to Galashiels by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Galashiels is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Galashiels is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland 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 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Galashiels via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Sunderland and Galashiels is 168 miles. The road distance is 86.7 miles.
The best way to get from Sunderland to Galashiels without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £50 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Sunderland to Galashiels, including transfers.
Sunderland to Galashiels bus services, operated by Peter Hogg of Jedburgh, depart from Eldon Square Bus Station.
Sunderland to Galashiels train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.
The best way to get from Sunderland to Galashiels is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 68 bus, which costs and takes 4h 29m.
What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Galashiels, Scotland?
You can take a train from Sunderland to Galashiels via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Sunderland to Galashiels Transport Interchange via Haymarket, Eldon Square Bus Station, and Jedburgh Bus Station in around 4h 29m.
- 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
- £40–75
- 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
Sunderland to Galashiels bus services, operated by Peter Hogg of Jedburgh, arrive at Jedburgh Bus Station.
Sunderland to Galashiels train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Galashiels is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Sunderland to Galashiels.
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