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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Galashiels is to bus which costs £10 - £20 and takes 3h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Galashiels is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Galashiels?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth station to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Market Street Fountain via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Galashiels?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Perth to Galashiels?

The distance between Perth and Galashiels is 89 miles. The road distance is 77 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Galashiels without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £24 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Perth to Galashiels, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Galashiels bus from?

Perth to Galashiels bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Perth to Galashiels train from?

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

Train or bus from Perth to Galashiels?

The best way to get from Perth to Galashiels is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £24 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £20 and takes 3h 43m.

Where does the Perth to Galashiels bus arrive?

Perth to Galashiels bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Perth to Galashiels train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Perth to Galashiels?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Galashiels is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Perth to Galashiels.

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

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Where can I stay near Galashiels?

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Perth to Galashiels - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Perth to Galashiels by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Perth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
2h 51m
£24–89
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Street Fountainbus X95
3h 43m
£11–20
Drive 76.5 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Galashielscar 76.5 mi
1h 34m
£19–27
Bus via Park and Ride
1. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M92 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X62 / ...
3h 56m
£15–23

Perth to Galashiels by train

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2h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 88.1 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Galashiels, Scotland?

You can take a train from Perth to Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Market Street Fountain via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 3h 43m.

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