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Dumfries to Galashiels trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Galashiels takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries 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.

3h 59m
Duration
166 mi
Distance
£72
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Carlisle

best
  1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
  2. Take the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
3h 50m
£56–110

Dumfries to Galashiels train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Dumfries and Galashiels. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Galashiels at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 166 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Dumfries, Scotland and Galashiels, Scotland?

You can take a train from Dumfries to Galashiels via Carlisle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 50m.

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