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How to get fromGalashiels to Manchesterby bus, train, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Galashiels to Manchester by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus bus X95
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    4h 46m
    £30–67

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    6h 9m
    £27–37

  3. Bus, train via Warrington Bank Quay

    1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Halston Hotelbus bus X95
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    5h 14m
    £54–150

  4. Drive 177.4 mi

    1. Drive from Galashiels to Manchestercar car 177.4 mi
    3h 17m
    £44–63

  5. Train, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    5h 45m
    £70–188

  6. Train, fly to Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EDI - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h 23m
    £75–207

Galashiels to Manchester by bus and train

Calendar39Weekly Services
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Station via Halston Hotel and Bus Station in around 6h 9m.

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