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Trip Overview

The average train between Galashiels and Southampton takes 7h 36m and the fastest train takes 6h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Galashiels to Southampton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 36m
Duration
504 mi
Distance
£212
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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 Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train
7h 33m
£174–273

Galashiels to Southampton train times

Trains run hourly between Galashiels and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Southampton at 3:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 55m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 55m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 54m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 8m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 8m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 8m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway7h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 56m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 55m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 58m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 56m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 55m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 58m • 3 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)South Western Railway6h 53m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Galashiels to Southampton? 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.

Map of how to get from Galashiels to Southampton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 504.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 36m

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

You can take a train from Galashiels to Southampton Central via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 33m.

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