The average train between Kilmarnock and Galashiels takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock and Galashiels. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Galashiels at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Galashiels station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Kilmarnock to Galashiels train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Galashiels train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Galashiels station.
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The distance between Kilmarnock and Galashiels is 106 km. The road distance is 166 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Galashiels via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 18m.