Galashiels to Leicester Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Galashiels and Leicester takes 7h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Galashiels to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 2m
Duration: 351 mi
Distance: £153
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Doncaster

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Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
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Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain

6h 21m

£97–237

Galashiels to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Galashiels and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Leicester at 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:22 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
7:23 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
9:24 AM → 3:02 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:22 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
7:23 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
9:24 AM → 3:02 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:22 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
7:23 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
9:24 AM → 3:02 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:22 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
7:23 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
9:24 AM → 3:02 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

6:24 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
7:23 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
9:24 AM → 3:02 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

8:52 AM → 3:31 PM
6h 38m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 3:58 PM
6h 5m • 3 changes
10:52 AM → 5:30 PM
6h 37m • 3 changes
11:52 AM → 6:27 PM
6h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

6:22 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
7:23 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
9:24 AM → 3:02 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Galashiels to Leicester? 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.