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How to get fromWashington to Galashielsby plane, train, or subway

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There are 3 ways to get from Washington to Galashiels by plane, train, or subway

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane DCA - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    11h 57m
    £248–873

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane IAD - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    12h 36m
    £174–633

  3. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BWI - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    15h 2m
    £193–1,089

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration11h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£226Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,496.8 mi
  • Duration: 11h 57m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Galashiels, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Washington to Galashiels. However, you can fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Princes Street, walk to Edinburgh Waverley, then take the train to Galashiels. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform, walk to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Princes Street, walk to Edinburgh Waverley, then take the train to Galashiels.

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