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

The cheapest way to get from Galashiels to Cardiff is to bus which costs £29 - £75 and takes 12h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galashiels to Cardiff is to train and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs £55 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Galashiels and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Galashiels to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Galashiels Transport Interchange and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Galashiels and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Galashiels and arriving at Cardiff Central via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

How far is it from Galashiels to Cardiff?

The distance between Galashiels and Cardiff is 341 miles. The road distance is 336.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Galashiels to Cardiff without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 58m and costs £45 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Galashiels to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galashiels to Cardiff bus from?

Galashiels to Cardiff bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Galashiels Transport Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Galashiels to Cardiff train from?

Galashiels to Cardiff train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.

Train or bus from Galashiels to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Galashiels to Cardiff is to bus which takes 12h 9m and costs £29 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £300 and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the Galashiels to Cardiff bus arrive?

Galashiels to Cardiff bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Halston Hotel station.

Where does the Galashiels to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Galashiels to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Galashiels to Cardiff is 337 miles. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Galashiels to Cardiff.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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Galashiels to Cardiff - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Galashiels to Cardiff by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus X95
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 58m
£50–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus X95
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
12h 9m
£30–71
Drive 334.6 mi
1. Drive from Galashiels to Cardiffcar 334.6 mi
6h 37m
£81–117
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 24m
£57–143
Train
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Tweedbank - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
8h 55m
£79–294
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 28m
£68–141
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 45m
£71–211
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 45m
£48–217

Galashiels to Cardiff by bus and train

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Distance: 339.5 mi
Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Galashiels, Scotland and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Sophia Gardens via Halston Hotel, Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 12h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galashiels to Cardiff Central via Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 55m.

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