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

The cheapest way to get from Galashiels to Exeter is to bus which costs £70 - £180 and takes 13h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galashiels to Exeter is to train and fly which takes 4h 52m and costs £100 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Galashiels and Exeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Galashiels to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Galashiels Transport Interchange and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Galashiels and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Galashiels and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Edinburgh Waverley, Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.

How far is it from Galashiels to Exeter?

The distance between Galashiels and Exeter is 407 miles. The road distance is 407.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Galashiels to Exeter without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 9h 38m and costs £200 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Galashiels to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galashiels to Exeter bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Galashiels to Exeter train from?

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

Train or bus from Galashiels to Exeter?

The best way to get from Galashiels to Exeter is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 9h 38m and costs £200 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 13h 54m.

Where does the Galashiels to Exeter bus arrive?

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

Where does the Galashiels to Exeter train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Galashiels to Exeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Galashiels to Exeter is 408 miles. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Galashiels to Exeter.

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

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Where can I stay near Exeter?

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Galashiels to Exeter - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Galashiels to Exeter by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter
best
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
4h 52m
£103–244
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 Bampfylde Streetbus 106 / ...
13h 54m
£71–172
Train via Wolverhampton
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wolverhamptontrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
9h 38m
£203–326
Drive 405.6 mi
1. Drive from Galashiels to Exetercar 405.6 mi
6h 51m
£101–146
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 Exeter St Davidstrain
5h 32m
£93–223
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 Exeter St Davidstrain
6h 27m
£86–263
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT)plane NCL - EXT
5h 55m
£138–323
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 Exeter St Davidstrain
7h 17m
£142–267
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 Exeter St Davidstrain
7h
£108–282
Train
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Tweedbank - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
9h 39m
£274–385
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus X95
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
12h 19m
£161–302

Galashiels to Exeter by train

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Distance: 405 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Galashiels, Scotland and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Galashiels to Exeter St Davids via Edinburgh Waverley, Wolverhampton, and Birmingham New Street in around 9h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Bampfylde Street via Halston Hotel, Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 13h 54m.

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