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How to get fromLiverpool to Galstonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Liverpool to Galston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain train
    5h 19m
    £61–140

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 802 / ...
    5h 27m
    £44–72

  3. Drive  212.5 mi

    1. Drive from Liverpool to Galstoncar car 212.5 mi
    3h 53m
    £53–76

  4. Fly from Liverpool

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LPL - GLA
    5h 45m
    £65–196

  5. Train, Steam train

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leylandtrain train
    2. Take the train from Leyland to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain train
    8h 59m

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    6h 53m
    £74–214

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    5h 56m
    £63–173

Liverpool to Galston by train and bus

Calendar150Weekly Services
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 254.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Galston, Scotland?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Church Lane via Preston, Glasgow Central, Kilmarnock, and Kilmarnock Bus Station in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Station twice a week. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 4h.

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