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

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

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  1. Train via Ayr

    best
    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
    4h 59m
    £59–131

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    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
    6h 11m
    £30–66

  3. Drive  127.1 mi

    1. Drive from Stranraer to Galashielscar car 127.1 mi
    2h 35m
    £32–46

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer 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
    5h 41m
    £63–129

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal 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
    7h 1m

Stranraer to Galashiels by train and foot

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to Galashiels via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Port Rodie to Market Street Fountain via Buchanan Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 6h 11m.

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