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Chester to Galashiels trains

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The average train between Chester and Galashiels takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester 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 49m
Duration
267 mi
Distance
£107
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
5h 42m
£88–152

Chester to Galashiels train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Chester and Galashiels. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Galashiels at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 45m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 45m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 42m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 45m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 45m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 42m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 45m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 45m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 42m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 45m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 45m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 42m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 45m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 45m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 44m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 27m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 28m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 28m • 2 changes

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    Transport for WalesAvanti West CoastScotRail5h 28m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester 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 Chester to Galashiels.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 267.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Galashiels via Warrington Bank Quay and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 42m.

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