Galashiels to Exeter Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Galashiels and Exeter takes 9h 17m and the fastest train takes 8h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Galashiels to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 17m
Duration: 598 mi
Distance: £262
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain

8h 25m

£215–332

Galashiels to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Galashiels and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Exeter at 4:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 9h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:53 PM → 10:27 AM
Arrives next day
16h 33m • 3 changes
11:23 PM → 4:10 PM
Arrives next day
16h 46m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:52 AM → 5:24 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 6:09 PM
8h 16m • 3 changes
10:52 AM → 7:02 PM
8h 9m • 3 changes
11:52 AM → 8:11 PM
8h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:54 AM → 2:00 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
6:53 AM → 3:08 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 4:12 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 4:58 PM
8h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:54 AM → 2:00 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
6:53 AM → 3:08 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 4:12 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 4:58 PM
8h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:54 AM → 2:00 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
6:53 AM → 3:08 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 4:12 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 4:58 PM
8h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:54 AM → 2:00 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
6:53 AM → 3:08 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 4:12 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 4:58 PM
8h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:54 AM → 2:00 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
6:53 AM → 3:08 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 4:12 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 4:58 PM
8h 4m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Galashiels to Exeter? 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.

What companies run services between Galashiels, Scotland and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Galashiels to Exeter St Davids via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 8h 25m.

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