The average train between Galashiels and Bournemouth takes 8h 16m and the fastest train takes 7h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Galashiels to Bournemouth. 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 Galashiels and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 12:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 8h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Galashiels to Bournemouth? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Galashiels station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
Galashiels to Bournemouth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.
Galashiels to Bournemouth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Galashiels to Bournemouth train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Galashiels and Bournemouth is 547.9 km. The road distance is 857 km.
You can take a train from Galashiels to Bournemouth via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 8h 4m.