The average train between Galashiels and Montrose takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Galashiels to Montrose. 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 Montrose. 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 Montrose at 10:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to Montrose. However, there are services departing from Galashiels station and arriving at Montrose station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Galashiels to Montrose train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.
Galashiels to Montrose train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Montrose station.
Book your Galashiels to Montrose train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Galashiels and Montrose is 123.6 km. The road distance is 194 km.
You can take a train from Galashiels to Montrose via Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 26m.