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How to get fromGalashiels to Ayrby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3h 20m
    £37–76

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X95
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    4h 16m
    £20–39

  3. Drive  86.8 mi

    1. Drive from Galashiels to Ayrcar car 86.8 mi
    2h 3m
    £22–32

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3h 52m
    £39–76

  5. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Surgeons' Hallbus bus X62 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    4h 47m
    £27–48

Galashiels to Ayr by train and foot

Calendar203Weekly Services
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 120.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a train from Galashiels to Ayr via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bridge Street to Ayr Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 16m.

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