Galashiels to Carlisle Trains

Galashiels to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Galashiels and Carlisle takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Galashiels to Carlisle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 31m
Duration: 133 mi
Distance: £57
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Galashiels to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Galashiels and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 2:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

9:54 AM → 12:04 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 1:32 PM
2h 37m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 2:05 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 3:31 PM
2h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:54 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
7:51 AM → 10:05 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 11:31 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:54 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
7:51 AM → 10:05 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 11:31 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

5:53 AM → 8:03 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 9:31 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 11:32 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Galashiels to Carlisle? 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.