What is the cheapest way to get from Galloway to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Galloway to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Galloway to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Galloway to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Galloway and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Galloway to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Craigend and arriving at Princes Street via Swimming Pool and Whitesands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Galloway to Edinburgh?

The distance between Galloway and Edinburgh is 119 miles. The road distance is 86.5 miles.

How do I travel from Galloway to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Galloway to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 48m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Galloway to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Galloway to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galloway to Edinburgh bus from?

Galloway to Edinburgh bus services, operated by McCalls Coaches, depart from Swimming Pool station.

Train or bus from Galloway to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Galloway to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs £17 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Galloway to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Galloway to Edinburgh bus services, operated by McCalls Coaches, arrive at Loreburne Centre station.

Can I drive from Galloway to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Galloway to Edinburgh is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Galloway to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1438+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Galloway to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Dumfries stationbus 500 / ...
2. Take the train from Lockerbie to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 48m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain Dumfries - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 31m
£18–88
Drive 86 mi
1. Drive from Galloway to Edinburghcar 86 mi
1h 54m
£22–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Swimming Pool to Loreburne Centrebus 501
2. Take the bus from Whitesands to Princes Streetbus 101A / ...
5h 24m

Galloway to Edinburgh by bus and train

106Weekly Services

4h 31mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 118.3 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Craigend to Edinburgh Waverley via Swimming Pool, Dumfries station, Dumfries, and Carlisle in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Craigend to Princes Street via Swimming Pool, Loreburne Centre, and Whitesands in around 5h 24m.

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