The average train between Galashiels and London takes 5h 41m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. There is an hourly train service from Galashiels to London. 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 London. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 10:23 PM which arrives into London at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to London. However, there are services departing from Galashiels station and arriving at London station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
Galashiels to London train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.
Galashiels to London train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Galashiels to London train tickets online with ScotRail and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Galashiels and London is 489.9 km. The road distance is 680 km.
You can take a train from Galashiels to King's Cross via Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 26m.
