The average train between Annan and Galashiels takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Annan 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Annan and Galashiels. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Annan is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Galashiels at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Annan to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Annan station and arriving at Galashiels station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Annan to Galashiels train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Carlisle station.
Annan to Galashiels train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Galashiels station.
Book your Annan to Galashiels train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Annan and Galashiels is 75.5 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a train from Annan to Galashiels via Carlisle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 36m.