The average train between Sheffield and Galashiels takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Sheffield 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 Sheffield and Galashiels. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheffield is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Galashiels at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Galashiels station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
Sheffield to Galashiels train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Doncaster station.
Sheffield to Galashiels train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Galashiels station.
Book your Sheffield to Galashiels train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sheffield and Galashiels is 263 km. The road distance is 459 km.
You can take a train from Sheffield to Galashiels via Doncaster and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 5m.