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Trip Overview

The average train between Galashiels and Skipton takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Galashiels to Skipton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 19m
Duration
219 mi
Distance
£85
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisletrain train
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Skiptontrain train
5h 47m
£64–131

Galashiels to Skipton train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Galashiels and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Skipton at 7:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 36m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 30m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 4m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 32m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 6m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 33m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 32m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 6m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 33m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 32m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 6m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 33m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 32m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 6m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 33m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 32m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 6m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 33m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 1m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Galashiels to Skipton? 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.

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  • Distance: 219 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Galashiels to Skipton via Edinburgh Waverley and Carlisle in around 5h 47m.

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