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How to get fromGalashiels to PortpatrickBy train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Glasgow

    best
    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 10m
    £77–150

  2. Drive 131 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galashiels to Portpatrickcar car 131 mi
    2h 42m
    £33–47

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bank Street Gardens to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X62 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus bus 923
    8h 39m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    7h 43m
    £68–150

  5. Bus via Dumfries

    1. Take the bus from Bank Street Gardens to Lambs Pendbus bus X62
    2. Take the bus from Town Centre to Whitesandsbus bus 101
    3. Take the bus from Whitesands to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    9h 12m

Galashiels to Portpatrick by train, foot, and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Galashiels, Scotland and Portpatrick, Scotland?

You can take a train from Galashiels to Post Office via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, and Port Rodie in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bank Street Gardens to Post Office via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Stranraer Port Rodie, and Port Rodie in around 8h 39m.

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