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How to get fromGlasgow Central Station to The Scottish Bordersby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Glasgow Central Station to The Scottish Borders by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Glasgow Queen Street

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    2h 20m
    £23–63

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Uk090 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to A7 Boleside Hail & Ridebus bus X95
    3h 57m
    £14–35

  3. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus bus 900
    2. Take the bus from Surgeons' Hall to A7 Boleside Hail & Ridebus bus X95
    3h 51m
    £21–32

  4. Drive 68.4 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow Central Station to The Scottish Borderscar car 68.4 mi
    1h 33m
    £17–24

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
    2h 48m
    £29–62

Glasgow Central Station to The Scottish Borders by foot and train

Calendar201Weekly Services
Duration2h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 79.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Glasgow Central Station, Scotland and The Scottish Borders, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Glasgow Central Station to Galashiels via Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Glasgow Central Station to A7 Boleside Hail & Ride via Buchanan Bus Station, Shandwick Place, and Surgeons' Hall in around 3h 51m.

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