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 £60 - £180 and takes 14h 49m.

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 5h 13m and costs £100 - £240.

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 Exeter via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 49m.

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, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

How far is it from Galashiels to Exeter?

The distance between Galashiels and Exeter is 601 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 London which takes 8h 18m and costs £200 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 8h 18m 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 London which takes 8h 18m and costs £200 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £180 and takes 14h 49m.

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, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
8h 18m
£201–352
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 Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus
14h 49m
£65–177
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus X95
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Exeterbus
12h 11m
£87–155
Drive 405.6 mi
1. Drive from Galashiels to Exetercar 405.6 mi
6h 51m
£100–144
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
5h 13m
£103–234
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
£264–385
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 38m
£95–214
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 33m
£91–264
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
6h 18m
£138–373
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 15m
£135–262
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 8m
£115–283

Galashiels to Exeter by train and subway

176Weekly Services

8h 18mAverage Duration

£201Cheapest Price

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Distance: 597.6 mi
Duration: 8h 18m

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

You can take a train from Galashiels to Exeter St Davids via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Exeter via Halston Hotel, Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Bristol Bus Station in around 14h 49m.

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