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Middlesbrough to The Scottish Borders trains

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The average train between Middlesbrough and The Scottish Borders takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Middlesbrough 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.

4h 23m
Duration
206 mi
Distance
£96
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Middlesbrough to The Scottish Borders train times

Trains run hourly between Middlesbrough and The Scottish Borders. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 11:49 PM which arrives into The Scottish Borders at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Darlington and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 14m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail9h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 1m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 44m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 44m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail4h 17m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 1m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail3h 44m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail4h 40m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 15m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedCross CountryScotRail4h 15m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)ScotRail4h 15m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Middlesbrough to The Scottish Borders? 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 Middlesbrough to The Scottish Borders.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 205.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Galashiels via Darlington and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 40m.

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