Preston to Galashiels Trains

Preston to Galashiels trains

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The average train between Preston and Galashiels takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

3h 54m
Duration: 222 mi
Distance: £96
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain Edinburgh - Tweedbank

3h 49m

£77–140

Preston to Galashiels train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Galashiels. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Galashiels at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, September 5, 2026

3:53 PM → 7:38 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
5:04 PM → 8:36 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
5:53 PM → 9:36 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
7:55 PM → 11:35 PM
3h 39m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, September 6, 2026

11:08 AM → 3:04 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
11:55 AM → 4:04 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
1:05 PM → 5:06 PM
4h • 1 change
1:54 PM → 6:04 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, September 7, 2026

12:35 AM → 7:07 AM
6h 32m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 11:07 AM
4h 3m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 12:37 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, September 8, 2026

12:58 AM → 7:07 AM
6h 9m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 11:07 AM
4h 3m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 12:37 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, September 9, 2026

12:58 AM → 7:07 AM
6h 9m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 11:07 AM
4h 3m • 1 change
7:54 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 43m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 12:37 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
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