Driving directions to Galashiels:
From Edinburgh: Take the A7 southbound towards Galashiels. The journey should take around 50 minutes.
From Glasgow: Take the M8, then the A720 towards Edinburgh. Join the A7 southbound towards Galashiels. The journey should take around 2 hours.
From Newcastle: Take the A696 northbound towards Jedburgh, then join the A68 towards Galashiels. The journey should take around 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Rail directions to Galashiels:
Galashiels has its own train station, with regular services from Edinburgh Waverley. The journey takes around 55 minutes.
For those travelling from Glasgow or Newcastle, the best option is to travel to Edinburgh Waverley and then change trains for Galashiels.
Suggestions:
If you're visiting the Scottish Borders and planning on visiting other towns or landmarks, it's worth hiring a car to give you the freedom to explore at your own pace. Popular nearby destinations include Melrose, Jedburgh and Hawick.
The closest airport to Galashiels is Edinburgh Airport, which is approximately 35 miles away. The most straightforward route to Galashiels from Edinburgh Airport is via the A720 and A68. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Airport to Galashiels, which takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.