The average train between Ayr and Galashiels takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is an hourly train service from Ayr 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 hourly between Ayr and Galashiels. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Galashiels at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Galashiels station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Ayr to Galashiels train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Ayr to Galashiels train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Galashiels station.
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The distance between Ayr and Galashiels is 116.2 km. The road distance is 194 km.
You can take a train from Ayr to Galashiels via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 19m.
