The average train between Galashiels and Dumfries takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Galashiels to Dumfries. 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 every 2 hours between Galashiels and Dumfries. 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 Dumfries at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Galashiels station and arriving at Dumfries station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Galashiels to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.
Galashiels to Dumfries train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dumfries station.
Book your Galashiels to Dumfries train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Galashiels and Dumfries is 79.3 km. The road distance is 267 km.
You can take a train from Galashiels to Dumfries via Edinburgh Waverley and Carlisle in around 4h 9m.