The average train between Reading and Galashiels takes 6h 24m and the fastest train takes 5h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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 Reading and Galashiels. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Galashiels at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Galashiels station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
Reading to Galashiels train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Galashiels train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Galashiels station.
Book your Reading to Galashiels train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Galashiels is 478.2 km. The road distance is 742 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Galashiels via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 6h 44m.