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Trip Overview

The average train between Galashiels and Motherwell takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Galashiels to Motherwell. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 47m
Duration
68 mi
Distance
£31
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Galashiels to Motherwell train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Galashiels and Motherwell. 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 Motherwell at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailCross Country2h 29m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRail3h 2m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCross Country8h 39m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail2h 10m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 7m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 8m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail2h 9m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 9m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 40m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailCross Country2h • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailCross Country8h 11m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail2h 10m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 7m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 8m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail2h 10m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 7m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 8m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail2h 10m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 7m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 8m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 17m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Galashiels to Motherwell? 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.

Map of how to get from Galashiels to Motherwell.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 68.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Galashiels, Scotland and Motherwell, Scotland?

You can take a train from Galashiels to Motherwell via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 35m.

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