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

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There are 4 ways to get from Prestwick to Galashiels by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    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 53m
    £44–98

  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 Market Street Fountainbus bus X95
    4h 29m
    £23–47

  4. Bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the bus from Kyle Street 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 / ...
    5h 48m
    £30–46

Prestwick to Galashiels by train

Calendar197Weekly Trains
Duration3h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 115.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Galashiels via Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to Market Street Fountain via Buchanan Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 4h 29m.

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