Galashiels to Elgin Trains

Galashiels to Elgin trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Galashiels and Elgin takes 6h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. 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.

6h 51m
Duration: 230 mi
Distance: £105
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Aberdeen

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6h 29m

£69–151

Galashiels to Elgin train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Galashiels and Elgin. The earliest departure is at 8:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Elgin at 2:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

8:24 AM → 1:23 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
9:24 AM → 3:11 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
12:23 PM → 5:37 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
1:23 PM → 6:49 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

8:24 AM → 1:23 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
9:24 AM → 3:11 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
12:23 PM → 5:37 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
1:23 PM → 6:49 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

8:24 AM → 1:23 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
9:24 AM → 3:11 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
10:24 AM → 5:37 PM
7h 13m • 2 changes
1:26 PM → 6:49 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:52 AM → 4:55 PM
6h 3m • 2 changes
12:52 PM → 7:26 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
4:52 PM → 10:59 PM
6h 7m • 2 changes
7:52 PM → 7:41 AM
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11h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:24 AM → 1:23 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
9:24 AM → 3:11 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
12:23 PM → 5:37 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
1:23 PM → 6:49 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:24 AM → 1:23 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
9:24 AM → 3:11 PM
5h 46m • 2 changes
12:23 PM → 5:37 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
1:23 PM → 6:49 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Galashiels to Elgin? 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.

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Galashiels to Elgin train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

8:24 AM → 1:23 PM

9:24 AM → 3:11 PM

12:23 PM → 5:37 PM

1:23 PM → 6:49 PM

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

8:24 AM → 1:23 PM

9:24 AM → 3:11 PM

12:23 PM → 5:37 PM

1:23 PM → 6:49 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

8:24 AM → 1:23 PM

9:24 AM → 3:11 PM

10:24 AM → 5:37 PM

1:26 PM → 6:49 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:52 AM → 4:55 PM

12:52 PM → 7:26 PM

4:52 PM → 10:59 PM

7:52 PM → 7:41 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:24 AM → 1:23 PM

9:24 AM → 3:11 PM

12:23 PM → 5:37 PM

1:23 PM → 6:49 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:24 AM → 1:23 PM

9:24 AM → 3:11 PM

12:23 PM → 5:37 PM

1:23 PM → 6:49 PM

Frequently asked questions

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7:52 PM → 7:41 AM
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