There are 4 ways to get from Forfar to Galashiels by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
3h 41m£33–77Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Forfar to George Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X62 / ...
5h 9m£20–28Bus via Kinross
- Take the bus from Forfar to Kinross Park and Ridebus
- Take the bus from Park and Ride to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M92 / ...
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Street Fountainbus X95
4h 47m£22–34Drive 102.2 mi
- Drive from Forfar to Galashielscar 102.2 mi
2h 6m£26–37
Forfar to Galashiels by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Galashiels is to bus which costs £20 - £29 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Forfar to Galashiels is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Forfar and arriving at Market Street Fountain via Park and Ride and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Forfar to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Forfar and Galashiels is 106 miles. The road distance is 102.8 miles.
The best way to get from Forfar to Galashiels without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £30 - £80.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Forfar to Galashiels, including transfers.
Forfar to Galashiels bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Forfar station.
Forfar to Galashiels train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
The best way to get from Forfar to Galashiels is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs £30 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus via Kinross, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Forfar, Scotland and Galashiels, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Forfar to Galashiels via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forfar to Market Street Fountain via Park and Ride and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 4h 47m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Forfar to Kinross Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Forfar to George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Ember
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More Questions & Answers
Forfar to Galashiels bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Kinross Park and Ride station.
Forfar to Galashiels train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Galashiels is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Forfar to Galashiels.
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