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

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There are 6 ways to get from Galashiels to Cairnryan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, Bus

    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 bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    5h 27m
    £25–54

  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 Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    6h 24m
    £18–29

  3. Train, bus via Girvan

    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 Girvantrain train
    4. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    7h 23m
    £55–105

  4. Drive  125.9 mi

    1. Drive from Galashiels to Cairnryancar car 125.9 mi
    2h 46m
    £32–46

  5. 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
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 27m
    £64–121

  6. Bus via Ayr

    1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X62 / ...
    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
    4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Henrietta Street to Old Pierbus bus 360 / ...
    7h 47m
    £37–66

Galashiels to Cairnryan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 159.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Bridge Street to Cairnryan Stena Terminal via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galashiels to Old Pier via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie Ferry Terminal in around 7h 27m.

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