Leicester to Galashiels Trains

Leicester to Galashiels trains

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The average train between Leicester and Galashiels takes 7h 17m and the fastest train takes 6h 18m. 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.

7h 17m
Duration: 398 mi
Distance: £172
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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6h 42m

£135–205

Leicester to Galashiels train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Galashiels. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Galashiels at 11:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

4:12 PM → 10:35 PM
6h 23m • 2 changes
5:13 PM → 11:35 PM
6h 21m • 2 changes
6:17 PM → 12:39 AM
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6h 21m • 2 changes
7:15 PM → 7:05 AM
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11h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:15 AM → 12:37 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 1:37 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
8:13 AM → 2:38 PM
6h 25m • 2 changes
9:12 AM → 3:36 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

12:15 PM → 7:04 PM
6h 49m • 2 changes
1:18 PM → 8:04 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
2:16 PM → 9:04 PM
6h 47m • 2 changes
3:16 PM → 10:04 PM
6h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:15 AM → 12:37 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 1:37 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 2:37 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
9:14 AM → 3:35 PM
6h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:15 AM → 12:37 PM
6h 22m • 2 changes
7:13 AM → 1:37 PM
6h 24m • 2 changes
8:19 AM → 2:37 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
9:14 AM → 3:35 PM
6h 20m • 2 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.

Leicester to Galashiels trains

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Leicester to Galashiels train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

4:12 PM → 10:35 PM

5:13 PM → 11:35 PM

6:17 PM → 12:39 AM
Arrives next day

7:15 PM → 7:05 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:15 AM → 12:37 PM

7:14 AM → 1:37 PM

8:13 AM → 2:38 PM

9:12 AM → 3:36 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

12:15 PM → 7:04 PM

1:18 PM → 8:04 PM

2:16 PM → 9:04 PM

3:16 PM → 10:04 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:15 AM → 12:37 PM

7:13 AM → 1:37 PM

8:19 AM → 2:37 PM

9:14 AM → 3:35 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:15 AM → 12:37 PM

7:13 AM → 1:37 PM

8:19 AM → 2:37 PM

9:14 AM → 3:35 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Leicester to Peterborough

Train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverley

Leicester to Galashiels trains

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Leicester to Galashiels train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

4:12 PM → 10:35 PM

5:13 PM → 11:35 PM

6:17 PM → 12:39 AMArrives next day

7:15 PM → 7:05 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:15 AM → 12:37 PM

7:14 AM → 1:37 PM

8:13 AM → 2:38 PM

9:12 AM → 3:36 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

12:15 PM → 7:04 PM

1:18 PM → 8:04 PM

2:16 PM → 9:04 PM

3:16 PM → 10:04 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:15 AM → 12:37 PM

7:13 AM → 1:37 PM

8:19 AM → 2:37 PM

9:14 AM → 3:35 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:15 AM → 12:37 PM

7:13 AM → 1:37 PM

8:19 AM → 2:37 PM

9:14 AM → 3:35 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Leicester to Peterborough

Train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverley

Train trips from Leicester

Train trips to Galashiels

Alternative transport options

6:17 PM → 12:39 AM
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7:15 PM → 7:05 AM
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