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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Galashiels by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    5h 18m
    £22–54

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    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 / ...
    6h 10m
    £18–30

  3. Drive  125.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Galashielscar car 125.9 mi
    2h 45m
    £32–46

  4. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    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 / ...
    6h 25m
    £36–61

  5. Bus, train via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus 360 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus bus X77
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    6h 50m
    £49–86

Cairnryan to Galashiels by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Galashiels Transport Interchange via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 6h 10m.

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