The average train between Galashiels and Elgin takes 8h 32m and the fastest train takes 5h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Galashiels to Elgin. 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 twice daily between Galashiels and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 1:23 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Elgin at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 8h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Galashiels station and arriving at Elgin station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
Galashiels to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.
Galashiels to Elgin train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Elgin station.
Book your Galashiels to Elgin train tickets online with ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Galashiels and Elgin is 228.2 km. The road distance is 371 km.
You can take a train from Galashiels to Elgin via Edinburgh Waverley and Dundee in around 6h 23m.
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