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How to get fromGalashiels to Nairnby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Galashiels to Nairn by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Tweedbank - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Invernesstrain train Edinburgh - Inverness
    6h 37m
    £58–150

  2. Bus via Edinburgh

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X62 / ...
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    8h 29m
    £27–38

  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 Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk094
    8h 3m
    £39–82

  4. Drive  191.8 mi

    1. Drive from Galashiels to Nairncar car 191.8 mi
    3h 44m
    £48–70

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane EDI - INV
    7h 36m
    £72–276

Galashiels to Nairn by train

Calendar47Weekly Trains
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 232.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a train from Galashiels to Nairn via Edinburgh Waverley and Inverness in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bank Street Gardens to Nairn Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 3, and Inverness Union Street in around 8h 3m.

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