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Dumfries to Galashiels trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dumfries and Galashiels takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. 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.

4h 11m
Duration
166 mi
Distance
£65
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Carlisle

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  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 52m
£48–97

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 11:50 PM which arrives into Galashiels at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 35m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 33m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperScotRail7h 57m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 53m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 39m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 36m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 5m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 3m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 3m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 54m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 39m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 38m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 54m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 39m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 38m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressScotRail3h 54m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 39m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 166 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

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 52m.

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