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

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There are 4 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 Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    3h 40m
    £40–90

  2. Drive 85.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irvine to Galashielscar car 85.8 mi
    2h 7m
    £21–31

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Uk090 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Street Fountainbus bus X95
    4h 58m
    £25–49

  4. 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 6m
    £32–48

Irvine to Galashiels by train

Calendar197Weekly Trains
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 107.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Irvine to Galashiels via Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mill Road to Market Street Fountain via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 4h 58m.

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