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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Galashiels takes 6h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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.

6h 38m
Duration
351 mi
Distance
£154
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Leicester to Galashiels train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Galashiels. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Galashiels at 10:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail11h 59m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 30m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 27m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 27m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 30m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 27m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 27m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 30m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 27m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 27m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross CountryScotRail6h 16m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 29m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 30m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 12m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 8m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysCross CountryCross CountryScotRail5h 53m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail6h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 30m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 27m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 27m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 30m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 27m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 27m • 3 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail5h 25m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester to Galashiels? 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 Leicester to Galashiels.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 350.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Galashiels, Scotland?

You can take a train from Leicester to Galashiels via Sheffield, Doncaster, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 2m.

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