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Stranraer to Galashiels trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Stranraer and Galashiels takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Stranraer 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.

4h 50m
Duration
178 mi
Distance
£83
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Ayr

best
  1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
  2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashielstrain train
4h 59m
£63–145

Stranraer to Galashiels train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Stranraer and Galashiels. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stranraer is at 7:40 PM which arrives into Galashiels at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Stranraer to Galashiels.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 178 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Stranraer to Galashiels via Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 59m.

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