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

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

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Prestwick Town 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 14m
    £36–94

  2. Drive  86.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Prestwick to Galashielscar car 86.9 mi
    2h 4m
    £22–31

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    4h 50m
    £23–49

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Prestwick Town 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 52m
    £43–89

  5. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus bus 900
    3. Take the bus from Surgeons' Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
    4h 51m
    £30–46

Prestwick to Galashiels by train and foot

Calendar201Weekly Services
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 117.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Galashiels via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to Galashiels Transport Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 4h 50m.

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