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Galashiels to Skipton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Galashiels and Skipton takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. There is a train service every few hours 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 37m
Duration
286 mi
Distance
£179
Average price
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Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain train
  3. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain train
5h 52m
£142–225

Galashiels to Skipton train times

Trains run hourly between Galashiels and Skipton. 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 Skipton at 12:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 285.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a train from Galashiels to Skipton via Edinburgh Waverley and Leeds in around 5h 52m.

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