Galashiels to Stranraer Trains

Galashiels to Stranraer trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Galashiels and Stranraer takes 6h 5m 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 5m
Duration: 178 mi
Distance: £79
Average price: 5 times a day
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Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain

5h 42m

£59–116

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 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:55 PM → 10:59 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
10:23 PM → 8:54 AM
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10h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:24 AM → 12:57 PM
4h 32m • 3 changes
11:54 AM → 4:56 PM
5h 1m • 3 changes
1:54 PM → 6:57 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
5:55 PM → 10:59 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:24 AM → 12:57 PM
4h 32m • 3 changes
11:54 AM → 4:56 PM
5h 1m • 3 changes
1:54 PM → 6:57 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
5:55 PM → 10:59 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:24 AM → 12:57 PM
4h 32m • 3 changes
11:54 AM → 4:56 PM
5h 1m • 3 changes
1:54 PM → 6:57 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
5:55 PM → 10:59 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

8:24 AM → 12:57 PM
4h 32m • 3 changes
11:54 AM → 4:56 PM
5h 1m • 3 changes
1:54 PM → 6:57 PM
5h 2m • 3 changes
5:55 PM → 10:59 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:53 AM → 12:57 PM
5h 3m • 3 changes
12:24 PM → 4:56 PM
4h 31m • 3 changes
2:24 PM → 6:57 PM
4h 32m • 3 changes
5:53 PM → 10:58 PM
5h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:52 AM → 2:31 PM
4h 38m • 3 changes
11:52 AM → 4:31 PM
4h 38m • 3 changes
2:52 PM → 7:30 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
3:52 PM → 8:53 PM
5h • 3 changes

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Want to know about travelling from Galashiels to Stranraer? 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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Galashiels to Stranraer train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:55 PM → 10:59 PM

10:23 PM → 8:54 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:24 AM → 12:57 PM

11:54 AM → 4:56 PM

1:54 PM → 6:57 PM

5:55 PM → 10:59 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:24 AM → 12:57 PM

11:54 AM → 4:56 PM

1:54 PM → 6:57 PM

5:55 PM → 10:59 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:24 AM → 12:57 PM

11:54 AM → 4:56 PM

1:54 PM → 6:57 PM

5:55 PM → 10:59 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

8:24 AM → 12:57 PM

11:54 AM → 4:56 PM

1:54 PM → 6:57 PM

5:55 PM → 10:59 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:53 AM → 12:57 PM

12:24 PM → 4:56 PM

2:24 PM → 6:57 PM

5:53 PM → 10:58 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:52 AM → 2:31 PM

11:52 AM → 4:31 PM

2:52 PM → 7:30 PM

3:52 PM → 8:53 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley

Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street

Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr

Train from Ayr to Stranraer

Train trips from Galashiels

Train trips to Stranraer

Alternative transport options

10:23 PM → 8:54 AM
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