The average train between Durham and Galashiels takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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.
Trains run hourly between Durham and Galashiels. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Galashiels at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Galashiels station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Durham to Galashiels train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.
Durham to Galashiels train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Galashiels station.
Book your Durham to Galashiels train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between Durham and Galashiels is 121.8 km. The road distance is 272 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 4m.