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

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

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock 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 18m
    £31–83

  2. Drive 78.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Galashielscar car 78.5 mi
    1h 57m
    £20–28

  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 21m
    £21–45

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Kilmarnock 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 56m
    £37–78

  5. 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 / ...
    4h 31m
    £29–43

Kilmarnock to Galashiels by train and foot

Calendar201Weekly Services
Duration3h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 103.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Galashiels via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Market Street Fountain via Buchanan Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 4h 21m.

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