The average train between Galashiels and Livingston takes 1h 38m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Galashiels to Livingston. 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 Livingston. 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 Livingston at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to Livingston. However, there are services departing from Galashiels station and arriving at Livingston station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
Galashiels to Livingston train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.
Galashiels to Livingston train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Livingston North station.
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The distance between Galashiels and Livingston is 54.9 km. The road distance is 75 km.
You can take a train from Galashiels to Livingston North via Edinburgh Waverley in around 1h 31m.