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

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There are 5 ways to get from Galashiels to Stranraer 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 Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    5h 45m
    £58–116

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    7h 14m
    £19–31

  3. Drive  126.9 mi

    1. Drive from Galashiels to Stranraercar car 126.9 mi
    2h 35m
    £32–46

  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 Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    6h 17m
    £61–116

  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 Port Rodiebus bus 923
    7h 15m
    £37–68

Galashiels to Stranraer by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Galashiels to Stranraer via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bank Street Gardens to Stranraer Port Rodie via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 7h 14m.

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