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How to get fromCumnock to The Scottish Bordersby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cumnock to The Scottish Borders by bus, train, or car

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  1. Line 76 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cumnock Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus bus 76 / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    4h 38m
    £40–84

  2. Drive 71.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cumnock to The Scottish Borderscar car 71.3 mi
    1h 37m
    £18–26

  3. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Surgeons' Hall to A7 Boleside Hail & Ridebus bus X95
    5h 19m
    £33–50

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Auchinleck 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
    5h 14m
    £45–99

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Uk090 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to A7 Boleside Hail & Ridebus bus X95
    5h 23m
    £27–52

Cumnock to The Scottish Borders by bus and train

Calendar197Weekly Services
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 116.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Cumnock, Scotland and The Scottish Borders, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Cumnock Bus Station to A7 Boleside Hail & Ride via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Shandwick Place, and Surgeons' Hall in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cumnock Bus Station to Galashiels via Well Road, Auchinleck, Glasgow Central, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 14m.

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