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How to get fromNewton Stewart to Galashielsby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Centre to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    6h

  2. Drive 103.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newton Stewart to Galashielscar car 103.3 mi
    2h 8m
    £26–37

  3. Bus, train via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Cinema to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    5. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    7h 30m

  4. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Centre to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    6h 16m

  5. Bus, train #3

    1. Take the bus from Centre to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    6h 41m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 171.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Newton Stewart, Scotland and Galashiels, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Newton Stewart to Galashiels. However, you can take the bus to Dumfries station, take the line 381 bus to Crown Inn, walk to Lockerbie, take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, then take the train to Galashiels. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cinema to Galashiels via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 30m.

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