The average train between Galashiels and Harrogate takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. There is an hourly train service from Galashiels to Harrogate. 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 Harrogate. 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 Harrogate at 12:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Galashiels to Harrogate? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to Harrogate. However, there are services departing from Galashiels station and arriving at Harrogate station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Galashiels to Harrogate train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.
Galashiels to Harrogate train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at York station.
Book your Galashiels to Harrogate train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Galashiels and Harrogate is 198.2 km. The road distance is 410 km.
You can take a train from Galashiels to Harrogate via Edinburgh Waverley and York in around 4h 23m.