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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Manchester to Galashiels

Composite routes from Manchester to Galashiels

Cheapest
3 h 14 min
Car
292 km.
from $16
Other
5 h 3 min
Train, Bus
240 km.
from $78.87
6 h 58 min
240 km.
from $29.85
6 h 14 min
240 km.
from $60
6 h 5 min
Plane, Train
240 km.
from $152.91
6 h 35 min
Train, Plane
240 km.
from $102.93
6 h
Train, Plane
240 km.
from $175.47

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$227.84
Plane from Liverpool to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$240.50

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$329.10
Plane from Liverpool to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$265.81
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$582.26
Plane from Liverpool to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$607.57

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$30.38–$303.79

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$329.10–$1,075.91

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Halston
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

Borders Buses

Phone:
01896 754350
Email:
Website:
bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Market Hall to Galashiels
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$8.23–$10.76

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$49.37–$164.55

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.91–$46.83

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$177.21

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$37.97

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Galashiels?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Galashiels is to bus via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange which costs $25 - $34.78 and takes 6h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Galashiels?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Galashiels is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Galashiels?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Coach Station and arriving at Galashiels Transport Interchange via Market Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Manchester to Galashiels?

The distance between Manchester and Galashiels is 293 km. The road distance is 291.1 km.

How do I travel from Manchester to Galashiels without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Galashiels without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 3m and costs $36.96 - $86.96 .

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Galashiels?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Manchester to Galashiels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Galashiels bus from?

Manchester to Galashiels bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester, Coach Station.

Where does the Manchester to Galashiels bus arrive?

Manchester to Galashiels bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Galashiels?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Galashiels is 291 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Manchester to Galashiels.

Where can I stay near Galashiels?

There are 366+ hotels available in Galashiels. Prices start at $75.10 per night.
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