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

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There are 5 ways to get from Galashiels to Greenock 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 Greenock Westtrain train
    3h 2m
    £30–65

  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 West Stewart Streetbus bus 906 / ...
    4h 14m
    £20–30

  3. Drive  92.9 mi

    1. Drive from Galashiels to Greenockcar car 92.9 mi
    2h 3m
    £23–34

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Tweedbank - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Central
    3h 34m
    £32–65

  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 West Stewart Streetbus bus 906 / ...
    4h 44m
    £27–39

Galashiels to Greenock by train and foot

Calendar203Weekly Services
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 102.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from Galashiels to Greenock West via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bridge Street to West Stewart Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 14m.

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