What is the cheapest way to get from Galashiels to Troon?

The cheapest way to get from Galashiels to Troon is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Galashiels to Troon?

The fastest way to get from Galashiels to Troon is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Galashiels and Troon?

No, there is no direct bus from Galashiels to Troon. However, there are services departing from Bridge Street and arriving at Bradan Road via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Galashiels and Troon?

No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to Troon. However, there are services departing from Galashiels and arriving at Troon via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Galashiels to Troon?

The distance between Galashiels and Troon is 114 miles. The road distance is 88.6 miles.

How do I travel from Galashiels to Troon without a car?

The best way to get from Galashiels to Troon without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Galashiels to Troon?

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Galashiels to Troon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galashiels to Troon bus from?

Galashiels to Troon bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Bridge Street station.

Where do I catch the Galashiels to Troon train from?

Galashiels to Troon train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.

Train or bus from Galashiels to Troon?

The best way to get from Galashiels to Troon is to train via Glasgow which takes 3h 1m and costs £35 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £55 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Galashiels to Troon bus arrive?

Galashiels to Troon bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Galashiels to Troon train arrive?

Galashiels to Troon train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Galashiels to Troon?

Yes, the driving distance between Galashiels to Troon is 89 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Galashiels to Troon.

How do I get a train ticket from Galashiels to Troon?

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Troontrain
3h 1m
£36–90
Drive 88.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Galashiels to Trooncar 88.1 mi
2h 9m
£22–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090 / ...
5h 10m
£25–52
Train
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Troontrain
3h 39m
£42–85

Galashiels to Troon by train and foot

203Weekly Services

3h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 113.6 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

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

You can take a train from Galashiels to Troon via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bridge Street to Bradan Road via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 5h 10m.

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