There are 5 ways to get from Dufftown to Galashiels by train, bus, or car
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Train via Aberdeen
best- Take the train from Keith Station to Aberdeentrain
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain
7h 1m£24–222Bus via Duff Avenue
cheapest- Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
- Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to George Streetbus
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X62 / ...
10h 12m£13–95Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M96
- Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M92
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Street Fountainbus X95
8h 41m£37–54Drive 176 mi
- Drive from Dufftown to Galashielscar 176 mi
3h 40m£44–63Train
- Take the train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Inverness - Edinburgh
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
7h 6m£63–135
Dufftown to Galashiels by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dufftown to Galashiels is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 8h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Dufftown to Galashiels is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Dufftown to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from The Clock Tower and arriving at Market Street Fountain via Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Dufftown to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Dufftown and arriving at Galashiels via Keith Station, Aberdeen and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Dufftown and Galashiels is 224 miles. The road distance is 177 miles.
The best way to get from Dufftown to Galashiels without a car is to train via Aberdeen which takes 7h 1m and costs £24 - £230.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Dufftown to Galashiels, including transfers.
Dufftown to Galashiels bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station.
Dufftown to Galashiels train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Keith Station.
The best way to get from Dufftown to Galashiels is to train via Aberdeen which takes 7h 1m and costs £24 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 8h 41m.
What companies run services between Dufftown, Scotland and Galashiels, Scotland?
You can take a vehicle from Dufftown to Galashiels via Keith Town, Keith Station, Aberdeen, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Clock Tower to Market Street Fountain via Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 8h 41m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Keith Station to Aberdeen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £15–20
- 1st Class
- £25–35
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £30–40
- 1st Class
- £45–65
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–17
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £7–11
- 1st Class
- £11–17
Train from Elgin to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £50–110
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £50–70
- 1st Class
- £75–110
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £35–55
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £45–170
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £45–70
- 1st Class
- £120–170
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £2–3
- Sleeper Seat
- £2–4
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £30–35
- Phone
- 01224591381
- bluebird.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–21
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- info@bordersbuses.co.uk
- Website
- bordersbuses.co.uk
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Street Fountain
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–30
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
Bus from Aberdeen Union Street to George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–50
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
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More Questions & Answers
Dufftown to Galashiels bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.
Dufftown to Galashiels train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dufftown to Galashiels is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Dufftown to Galashiels.
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