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Trip Overview

The average train between Galashiels and Reading takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 58m. There is an hourly train service from Galashiels to Reading. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 35m
Duration
461 mi
Distance
£208
Average price
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Train

best
  1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
  3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
6h 21m
£162–271

Galashiels to Reading train times

Trains run hourly between Galashiels and Reading. 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 Reading at 10:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 460.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Galashiels, Scotland and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Galashiels to Reading via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 21m.

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