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Trip Overview

The average train between Motherwell and Galashiels takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Motherwell 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.

2h 17m
Duration
68 mi
Distance
£31
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Motherwell to Galashiels train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Motherwell and Galashiels. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Motherwell is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Galashiels at 11:04 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail2h • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 4m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 34m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail2h 48m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail2h 1m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 15m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail2h 48m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail2h 1m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 15m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail2h 36m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail2h 1m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 15m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 51m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail1h 44m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail2h 48m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail2h 1m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 15m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail2h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRail2h 48m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail2h 1m • 1 change
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    ScotRailScotRail2h 15m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryScotRail2h 2m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Motherwell 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 Motherwell to Galashiels.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 68.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Motherwell, Scotland and Galashiels, Scotland?

You can take a train from Motherwell to Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 35m.

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