How to Travel from

Glasgow to Galashiels

by Car

Great Britain Glasgow Galashiels

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Glasgow, Great Britain → Galashiels, Great Britain

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Cheapest

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh,

Ave. Duration:

1h 25m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$10.13–$15.19

Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St

Ave. Duration:

1h 20m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$10.13–$15.19

Megabus UK

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

uk.megabus.com

Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh,

Ave. Duration:

1h 23m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$12.66–$18.99

Scottish Citylink

Phone:

0141 352 4444

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

citylink.co.uk/

Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh,

Ave. Duration:

1h 23m

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$16.46–$24.05

Borders Buses

Phone:

01896 754350

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

bordersbuses.co.uk/

Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels

Ave. Duration:

2h 7m

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$6.96–$9.49

Train operators

National Express

Phone:

08717 81 81 81

Website:

nationalexpress.com/en

Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh,

Ave. Duration:

1h 20m

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$21.52–$31.64

ScotRail

Phone:

+44 344 811 0141

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

scotrail.co.uk/

Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh

Ave. Duration:

50 min

Frequency:

Every 20 minutes

Estimated price:

$18.99–$43.04

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels

Ave. Duration:

55 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$11.39–$25.32

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:

+44 141 555 0888

Website:

sleeper.scot/

Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh

Ave. Duration:

55 min

Frequency:

6 times a week

Estimated price:

$88.60–$113.92

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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Galashiels is to bus via Edinburgh which costs $14.13 - $20.65 and takes 3h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Galashiels is to drive which takes 1h 24m and costs $25 - $36.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Galashiels?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Galashiels Transport Interchange via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Galashiels?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Galashiels?

The distance between Glasgow and Galashiels is 127 km. The road distance is 124.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Galashiels without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $26.09 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Glasgow to Galashiels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Galashiels bus from?

Glasgow to Galashiels bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Galashiels train from?

Glasgow to Galashiels train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Glasgow to Galashiels?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Galashiels is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs $26.09 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17.39 - $34.78 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Glasgow to Galashiels bus arrive?

Glasgow to Galashiels bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Glasgow to Galashiels train arrive?

Glasgow to Galashiels train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Galashiels?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Galashiels is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 24m to drive from Glasgow to Galashiels.

How do I get a train ticket from Glasgow to Galashiels?

Book your Glasgow to Galashiels train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Galashiels?

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

Melrose Abbey

St Mary's Abbey, Melrose is a partly ruined monastery of the Cistercian order in Melrose, Roxburghshire, in the Scottish Borders. It was founded in 1136 by Cistercian monks at the request of King David I of Scotland and was the chief house of that order in the country until the Reformation. It was headed by the abbot or commendator of Melrose. Today the abbey is maintained by Historic Environment Scotland as a scheduled monument.

Abbotsford House

Abbotsford is a historic country house in the Scottish Borders, near Galashiels, on the south bank of the River Tweed. Now open to the public, it was built as the residence of historical novelist and poet Sir Walter Scott between 1817 and 1825. It is a Category A Listed Building and the estate is listed in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland.

Jedburgh Abbey

Jedburgh Abbey, a ruined Augustinian abbey which was founded in the 12th century, is situated in the town of Jedburgh, in the Scottish Borders, 10 miles (16 km) north of the border with England at Carter Bar.

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Glasgow to Galashiels

Composite routes from Glasgow to Galashiels

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Megabus UK

Scottish Citylink

Borders Buses

Train operators

National Express

ScotRail

Caledonian Sleeper

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Galashiels?

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Galashiels?

How far is it from Glasgow to Galashiels?

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

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

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Galashiels bus from?

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Galashiels train from?

Train or bus from Glasgow to Galashiels?

Where does the Glasgow to Galashiels bus arrive?

Where does the Glasgow to Galashiels train arrive?

Can I drive from Glasgow to Galashiels?

How do I get a train ticket from Glasgow to Galashiels?

Where can I stay near Galashiels?