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Galashiels to Stranraer trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Galashiels and Stranraer takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Galashiels to Stranraer. 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 2m
Duration
178 mi
Distance
£83
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
  4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
5h 40m
£63–145

Galashiels to Stranraer train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Galashiels and Stranraer. The earliest departure is at 7:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Stranraer at 12:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Galashiels to Stranraer.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 178 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Galashiels, Scotland and Stranraer, Scotland?

You can take a train from Galashiels to Stranraer via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 5h 40m.

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