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How to get fromEdinburgh to Gallowayby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Galloway by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 381 bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lockerbietrain train
    2. Take the bus from Hall to Stance 4bus bus 381
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Swimming Poolbus bus 500
    4h 5m

  2. Drive 86.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Gallowaycar car 86.1 mi
    1h 55m
    £22–31

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Swimming Poolbus bus 500
    5h 10m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Stance 1bus bus 101A / ...
    5h 9m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 118.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Galloway, Scotland?

Houstons Minicoaches operates a bus from Princes Street to Stance 1 every 4 hours, and the journey takes 3h 1m.

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