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Durham to Galashiels trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Durham and Galashiels takes 3h 23m 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.

3h 23m
Duration
169 mi
Distance
£79
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Sheffield - Edinburgh / ...
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train Edinburgh - Tweedbank
3h 5m
£59–110

Durham to Galashiels train times

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 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 43m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 4m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 49m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryScotRail3h 12m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryScotRail3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 4m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 49m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryScotRail3h 12m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryScotRail3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 4m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 49m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryScotRail3h 12m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryScotRail3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 4m • 1 change

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail2h 49m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryScotRail3h 12m • 1 change

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    Cross CountryScotRail3h 12m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Durham 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.

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  • Distance: 169 mi
  • Duration: 3h 23m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 5m.

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