Galashiels to Preston Trains

Galashiels to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Galashiels and Preston takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Galashiels to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 44m
Duration: 222 mi
Distance: £97
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Galashiels to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Galashiels and Preston. 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 Preston at 4:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

11:54 AM → 3:15 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 4:46 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
1:23 PM → 5:15 PM
3h 52m • 1 change
2:54 PM → 6:45 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:54 AM → 9:16 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
7:51 AM → 11:15 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 12:44 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:54 AM → 9:16 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
7:51 AM → 11:15 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 12:44 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:54 AM → 9:16 AM
3h 21m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 10:43 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
7:51 AM → 11:15 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 12:44 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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