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

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    5h 15m
    £35–78

  2. Drive  71.3 mi

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Surgeons' Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    5h 47m
    £34–52

  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 48m
    £38–78

  5. Bus via A7 Boleside Hail & Ride

    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
    6h 4m
    £27–44

Cumnock to The Scottish Borders by bus, train, and foot

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 118.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Cumnock Bus Station to Galashiels via Well Road, Auchinleck, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cumnock Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchange via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Shandwick Place, and Surgeons' Hall in around 5h 47m.

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