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How to get fromAyr to Galashielsby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    3h 58m
    £45–99

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    5h 4m
    £22–50

  3. Drive 87 mi

    1. Drive from Ayr to Galashielscar car 87 mi
    2h 3m
    £22–31

  4. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus bus 900
    3. Take the bus from Surgeons' Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    5h 6m
    £28–48

Ayr to Galashiels by train

Calendar197Weekly Trains
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 118.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Galashiels via Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 5h 4m.

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