There are 4 ways to get from Forfar to Galashiels by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
4h 16m£30–68Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Forfar to George Streetbus Ember
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank
4h 50m£22–35Drive 102.2 mi
- Drive from Forfar to Galashielscar 102.2 mi
2h 6m£26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus M92
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X62 / ...
5h 14m£26–43
Forfar to Galashiels by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Galashiels is to bus and train which costs £22 - £35 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Forfar to Galashiels is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £25 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at Galashiels Transport Interchange via Seagate Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Forfar to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Forfar and Galashiels is 105 miles. The road distance is 102.8 miles.
The best way to get from Forfar to Galashiels without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £30 - £70.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Forfar to Galashiels, including transfers.
Forfar to Galashiels bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Seagate Bus Station.
Forfar to Galashiels train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
The best way to get from Forfar to Galashiels is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 14m.
What companies run services between Forfar, Scotland and Galashiels, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Forfar South to Galashiels via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Council Offices to Galashiels Transport Interchange via Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 5h 14m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Forfar to George Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Seagate Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £12–23
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- Borders Buses
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- Borders Buses
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Booking & Getting There
Forfar to Galashiels bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Forfar to Galashiels train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Galashiels is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Forfar to Galashiels.
There are 424+ hotels available in Galashiels.