The average train between Galashiels and Whitley Bay takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Galashiels to Whitley Bay. 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 every 3 hours between Galashiels and Whitley Bay. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Whitley Bay at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Galashiels station and arriving at Newcastle station via Edinburgh Waverley station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Galashiels to Whitley Bay train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.
Galashiels to Whitley Bay train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Galashiels and Whitley Bay is 107.3 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a train from Galashiels to Whitley Bay via Edinburgh Waverley, Newcastle, and Central Station in around 3h 7m.