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How to get from Broxburn to Galashiels by bus and train?

From Broxburn to Galashiels by bus and train

To get from Broxburn to Galashiels in Scotland, take the X18 bus from New Holygate, Broxburn station to Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh station. Next, take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Galashiels station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min.

131min
Bus - X18X18
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Galashiels
Leaves from New Holygate, Broxburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Broxburn
  • 2
    Bus - X18X18
    Wait for bus
    X18
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh
    ID 6200206472
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Edinburgh
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Tweedbank
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Galashiels
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to Galashiels
    Walk to
    Galashiels
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Broxburn to Galashiels by bus and train via 72, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Broxburn to Galashiels in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 72 bus from New Holygate, Broxburn station to Railway Station, Uphall Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Galashiels station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min.

139min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7272
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Galashiels
Leaves from New Holygate, Broxburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New Holygate, Broxburn
    ID 6290BX013
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Fauldhouse
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Uphall Station
    ID 6290US01
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Uphall
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    21 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Tweedbank
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Galashiels
    56 min
  • 9
    Walk to Galashiels
    Walk to
    Galashiels
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Broxburn to Galashiels

The distance between Broxburn, Scotland and Galashiels, Scotland is approximately 72 km, which can typically be travelled in 131 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Broxburn to Galashiels by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Broxburn

Broxburn is located at Broxburn, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is New Holygate, Broxburn.

Train stations close to Broxburn:

  • Uphall

Bus stations close to Broxburn:

  • New Holygate, Broxburn
  • Post Office, Broxburn
  • Kirkhill Road, Broxburn

Public transport stations close to Galashiels, Scotland

Galashiels is located at Galashiels, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Market Street Fountain, Galashiels.

Train stations close to Galashiels:

  • Galashiels
  • Tweedbank

Bus stations close to Galashiels:

  • Market Street Fountain, Galashiels
  • Burgh Chambers, Galashiels
  • Bank Street Gardens, Galashiels

Alternative route from Broxburn to Galashiels by bus and train via 72, SCOTRAIL and SCOTRAIL

To get from Broxburn to Galashiels in Scotland, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 72 bus from New Holygate, Broxburn station to Railway Station, Uphall Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SCOTRAIL train and finally take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Galashiels station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min.

139min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7272
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Galashiels
Leaves from New Holygate, Broxburn

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New Holygate, Broxburn
    ID 6290BX013
    40 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Fauldhouse
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station, Uphall Station
    ID 6290US01
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Uphall
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Edinburgh
    21 min
  • 7
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Tweedbank
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Galashiels
    56 min
  • 9
    Walk to Galashiels
    Walk to
    Galashiels
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Broxburn to Galashiels?

    The fastest way takes 131 minutes, using Bus line X18, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Broxburn to Galashiels?

    The alternative route takes 139 minutes, using Bus line 72, Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Broxburn and Galashiels in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Broxburn to Galashiels in Scotland?

    The X18 bus line goes from Edinburgh station near Broxburn to Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh station near Galashiels in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Broxburn to Galashiels in Scotland by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Broxburn and Galashiels in Scotland by bus and train is about 2 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Broxburn to get to Galashiels in Scotland?

    Get on the X18 bus from the Edinburgh stop near Broxburn in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Broxburn and Galashiels in Scotland?

    Get off the bus at the Princes Street (Scott Mon.), Edinburgh station, which is closest to Galashiels in Scotland.