The average train between Greenock and Galashiels takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Greenock to Galashiels. 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 Greenock and Galashiels. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greenock is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Galashiels at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Greenock station and arriving at Galashiels station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Greenock to Galashiels train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Greenock to Galashiels train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Galashiels station.
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The distance between Greenock and Galashiels is 127.6 km. The road distance is 163 km.
You can take a train from Greenock West to Galashiels via Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 42m.