The average train between Galashiels and Dunbar takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Galashiels to Dunbar. 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 Dunbar. 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 Dunbar at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Galashiels station and arriving at Dunbar station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Galashiels to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.
Galashiels to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dunbar station.
Book your Galashiels to Dunbar train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Galashiels and Dunbar is 46.6 km. The road distance is 98 km.
You can take a train from Galashiels to Dunbar via Edinburgh Waverley in around 1h 47m.