The average train between Galashiels and Penrith takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Galashiels to Penrith. 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 every 2 hours between Galashiels and Penrith. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Penrith at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Galashiels station and arriving at Penrith station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Galashiels to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.
Galashiels to Penrith train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Penrith North Lakes station.
Book your Galashiels to Penrith train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Galashiels and Penrith is 105.8 km. The road distance is 243 km.
You can take a train from Galashiels to Penrith North Lakes via Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 29m.