The average train between Galashiels and Kilmarnock takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Galashiels to Kilmarnock. 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 Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Galashiels station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Galashiels to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.
Galashiels to Kilmarnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
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The distance between Galashiels and Kilmarnock is 106 km. The road distance is 164 km.
You can take a train from Galashiels to Kilmarnock via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central in around 3h 56m.