The average train between Fort William and Galashiels takes 7h 19m and the fastest train takes 5h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort William 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 3 times a day between Fort William and Galashiels. The earliest departure is at 7:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort William is at 5:37 PM which arrives into Galashiels at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 7h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Fort William to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Galashiels station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
Fort William to Galashiels train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Galashiels train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Galashiels station.
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The distance between Fort William and Galashiels is 195.3 km. The road distance is 312 km.
You can take a train from Fort William to Galashiels via Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 54m.
