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How to get fromIrvine to Galashielsby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    3h 43m
    £30–69

  2. Drive  85.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Galashielscar car 85.8 mi
    2h 7m
    £22–32

  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 Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    5h 14m
    £32–49

  4. Train via Dalrymple Drive

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    4h 45m
    £35–73

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Uk090 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    5h 18m
    £26–42

Irvine to Galashiels by train and foot

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 109 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a train from Irvine to Galashiels via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mill Road to Galashiels Transport Interchange via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Shandwick Place, and Surgeons' Hall in around 5h 14m.

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