Galashiels to Preston Trains

Galashiels to Preston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Galashiels and Preston takes 3h 43m 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 43m
Duration: 222 mi
Distance: £80
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 2m

£53–130

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 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

9:54 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 2:46 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
11:54 AM → 3:15 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 4:46 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 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, October 22, 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 Friday, October 23, 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

Want to know about travelling from Galashiels to Preston? 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.