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Aberdeen to Galashiels trains

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The average train between Aberdeen and Galashiels takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Aberdeen to Galashiels. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 12m
Duration
160 mi
Distance
£72
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
3h 50m
£41–104

Aberdeen to Galashiels train times

Trains run hourly between Aberdeen and Galashiels. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Galashiels at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Cross CountryScotRail9h 32m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail3h 40m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail3h 27m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 45m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryScotRail3h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail3h 40m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail3h 27m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 45m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryScotRail3h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 17m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 17m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail4h 22m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail3h 40m • 1 change

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    ScotRailScotRail3h 27m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 45m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryScotRail3h 46m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aberdeen to Galashiels? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Aberdeen to Galashiels.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 160.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 50m.

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