Carlisle to Galashiels Trains

Carlisle to Galashiels trains

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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: £59
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 36m

£44–88

Carlisle to Galashiels train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Galashiels. The earliest departure is at 2:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:05 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, August 12, 2026

8:17 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 21m • 1 change
11:02 AM → 1:37 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

2:18 AM → 7:07 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

2:18 AM → 7:07 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 11:07 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

2:18 AM → 7:05 AM
4h 46m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 12:37 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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