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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Galashiels takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle 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.

2h 42m
Duration
133 mi
Distance
£49
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Carlisle to Galashiels train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Galashiels. The earliest departure is at 1:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Galashiels at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h 29m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperScotRail4h 48m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 50m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h 35m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperScotRail4h 48m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 50m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h 35m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperScotRail4h 46m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 51m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h 35m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 42m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h 59m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 47m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail3h • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperScotRail5h 13m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 50m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h 35m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperScotRail4h 48m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 50m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h 35m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 21m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle 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.

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  • Distance: 133 mi
  • Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Galashiels, Scotland?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 18m.

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