South Shields to Galashiels Trains

South Shields to Galashiels trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between South Shields and Galashiels takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is an hourly train service from South Shields 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 30m
Duration: 166 mi
Distance: £70
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 55m

£44–106

South Shields to Galashiels train times

Trains run hourly between South Shields and Galashiels. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Galashiels at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:32 PM → 8:38 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
6:41 PM → 9:36 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
7:41 PM → 10:35 PM
2h 53m • 2 changes
8:41 PM → 11:35 PM
2h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:44 AM → 9:07 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 10:06 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:44 AM → 9:07 AM
3h 23m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 9:37 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 10:06 AM
3h 10m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 10:37 AM
3h 5m • 2 changes
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