The average train between Galashiels and Greenock takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is an hourly train service from Galashiels to Greenock. 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 Greenock. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Greenock at 6:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to Greenock. However, there are services departing from Galashiels station and arriving at Greenock station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Galashiels to Greenock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.
Galashiels to Greenock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Greenock West station.
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The distance between Galashiels and Greenock is 127.6 km. The road distance is 165 km.
You can take a train from Galashiels to Greenock West via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Central in around 2h 57m.