There are 4 ways to get from Whitby to Galashiels by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Whitby to Darlingtontrain
- Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain
5h 40m£49–80Train, bus via Berwick-upon-Tweed
cheapest- Take the train from Whitby to Newcastletrain
- Take the train from Newcastle to Berwick-upon-Tweedtrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus 67
6h 49m£20–60Train, bus
- Take the train from Whitby to Middlesbroughtrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 19 to Eldon Square Bus Station Stand Ebus X10
- Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station Stand H to Jedburgh Bus Stationbus x74 / ...
7h 47mDrive 141.8 mi
- Drive from Whitby to Galashielscar 141.8 mi
2h 55m£35–50
Whitby to Galashiels by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Whitby to Galashiels is to train and bus via Berwick-upon-Tweed which costs £19 - £65 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Whitby to Galashiels is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Whitby to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Whitby and arriving at Galashiels via Darlington and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Whitby and Galashiels is 241 miles. The road distance is 142.7 miles.
The best way to get from Whitby to Galashiels without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs £45 - £85.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Whitby to Galashiels, including transfers.
Whitby to Galashiels train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Whitby station.
Whitby to Galashiels train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Darlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Whitby to Galashiels is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Whitby to Galashiels.
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What companies run services between Whitby, North Yorkshire, England and Galashiels, Scotland?
You can take a train from Whitby to Galashiels via Darlington and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Whitby to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £9–12
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £9–12
Train from Whitby to Middlesbrough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–11
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Whitby to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £7–35
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Berwick-upon-Tweed
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Berwick-upon-Tweed
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–14
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Berwick-upon-Tweed
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 191 420 5050
- hello@gonortheast.co.uk
- Website
- gonortheast.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station Stand 19 to Eldon Square Bus Station Stand E
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1835 863755
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Eldon Square Bus Station Stand H to Jedburgh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- https://www.facebook.com/people/Peter-Hogg-of-Jedburgh-LTD/100063493543163/
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- info@bordersbuses.co.uk
- Website
- bordersbuses.co.uk
Bus from Railway Station to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
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