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Trip Overview

The average train between Galashiels and Whitehaven takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Galashiels to Whitehaven. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 20m
Duration
172 mi
Distance
£65
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Galashiels to Whitehaven train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Galashiels and Whitehaven. 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 Whitehaven at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 8m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 14m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailCaledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited8h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 13m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 29m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 23m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 13m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 29m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 23m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 22m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 24m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 25m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 39m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited4h 16m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 13m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 29m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 23m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 13m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 29m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 23m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 24m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Galashiels to Whitehaven? 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 Whitehaven.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 172.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Galashiels, Scotland and Whitehaven, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Galashiels to Whitehaven via Edinburgh Waverley and Carlisle in around 4h 42m.

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