The average train between London and Galashiels takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from London 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 London and Galashiels. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 8:03 PM which arrives into Galashiels at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Galashiels station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
London to Galashiels train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.
London to Galashiels train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Galashiels station.
Book your London to Galashiels train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and ScotRail.
The distance between London and Galashiels is 489.9 km. The road distance is 680 km.
You can take a train from King's Cross to Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 25m.