There are 4 ways to get from Galashiels to Craig Tara by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4h 42m£47–105Bus via Ayr Bus Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Bridge Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
- Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
5h 10m£22–52Drive 91.2 mi
- Drive from Galashiels to Craig Taracar 91.2 mi
2h 14m£23–32Bus
- Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Surgeons' Hallbus X62 / ...
- Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Craig Tara Holiday Parkbus 923
5h 46m£28–48
Galashiels to Craig Tara by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galashiels to Craig Tara is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Galashiels to Craig Tara is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Galashiels to Craig Tara. However, there are services departing from Bridge Street and arriving at Craig Tara Holiday Park via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Wellington Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to Craig Tara. However, there are services departing from Galashiels and arriving at Ayr via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Galashiels and Craig Tara is 124 miles. The road distance is 91.7 miles.
The best way to get from Galashiels to Craig Tara without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £45 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Galashiels to Craig Tara, including transfers.
Galashiels to Craig Tara bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Bridge Street station.
Galashiels to Craig Tara train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.
The best way to get from Galashiels to Craig Tara is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus via Ayr Bus Station, which costs £21 - £55 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Galashiels, Scotland and Craig Tara, Scotland?
You can take a train from Galashiels to Craig Tara via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Beresford Terrace, and Craig Tara Holiday Park in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bridge Street to Craig Tara via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, Wellington Square, and Craig Tara Holiday Park in around 5h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- 01896 754350
- [email protected]
- Website
- bordersbuses.co.uk
Bus from Bridge Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Surgeons' Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £8–17
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £6–13
Bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £8–16
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Craig Tara Holiday Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £7–15
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west-scotland
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More Questions & Answers
Galashiels to Craig Tara bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Galashiels to Craig Tara train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galashiels to Craig Tara is 92 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Galashiels to Craig Tara.
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