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Liverpool to The Scottish Borders trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Liverpool and The Scottish Borders takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool to The Scottish Borders. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 12m
Duration
257 mi
Distance
£114
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train
  2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
5h 30m
£82–171

Liverpool to The Scottish Borders train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Liverpool and The Scottish Borders. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:15 PM which arrives into The Scottish Borders at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 257.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and The Scottish Borders, Scotland?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Galashiels via Preston and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 30m.

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