The average train between Galashiels and Swindon takes 7h 24m and the fastest train takes 6h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Galashiels to Swindon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Galashiels and Swindon. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Swindon at 11:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Galashiels station and arriving at Swindon station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
Galashiels to Swindon train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.
Galashiels to Swindon train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Swindon station.
Book your Galashiels to Swindon train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Galashiels and Swindon is 456.3 km. The road distance is 808 km.
You can take a train from Galashiels to Swindon via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 45m.