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

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There are 4 ways to get from Galashiels to Girvan by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    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
    5h 15m
    £54–118

  2. Drive 103 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galashiels to Girvancar car 103 mi
    2h 18m
    £26–37

  3. Bus

    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
    4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Ailsa Street Eastbus bus 360 / ...
    5h 35m
    £28–60

  4. 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
    4. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Ailsa Street Eastbus bus 360 / ...
    6h 6m
    £35–60

Galashiels to Girvan by train

Calendar89Weekly Trains
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 139.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Galashiels to Girvan via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bridge Street to Ailsa Street East via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Ayr Bus Station in around 5h 35m.

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