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

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There are 5 ways to get from Galashiels to Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnocktrain train
    3h 24m
    £29–65

  2. Drive  79.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galashiels to Kilmarnockcar car 79.9 mi
    1h 58m
    £20–29

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bank Street Gardens to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X62 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090 / ...
    4h 37m
    £22–37

  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 Kilmarnocktrain train
    3h 56m
    £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
    4h 38m
    £28–43

Galashiels to Kilmarnock by train and foot

Calendar203Weekly Services
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 103.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a train from Galashiels to Kilmarnock via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bank Street Gardens to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 37m.

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