Stranraer to Galashiels Trains

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: £79
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Ayr

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5h 6m

£59–114

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.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

7:04 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 33m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 5:38 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
5:07 PM → 9:36 PM
4h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:04 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 33m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 5:38 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
5:07 PM → 9:36 PM
4h 29m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:04 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 33m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 5:36 PM
4h 31m • 3 changes
5:07 PM → 9:36 PM
4h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:41 AM → 4:04 PM
5h 23m • 3 changes
12:41 PM → 6:04 PM
5h 23m • 3 changes
2:41 PM → 8:04 PM
5h 23m • 3 changes
5:40 PM → 11:04 PM
5h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:04 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 33m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 5:38 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
5:07 PM → 9:36 PM
4h 29m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:04 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 33m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 5:38 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
5:07 PM → 9:36 PM
4h 29m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:04 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 33m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 1:37 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
1:05 PM → 5:38 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
5:07 PM → 9:36 PM
4h 29m • 3 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Stranraer to Galashiels? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Stranraer to Galashiels trains

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Train via Ayr

Stranraer to Galashiels train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

7:04 AM → 11:37 AM

9:00 AM → 1:37 PM

1:05 PM → 5:38 PM

5:07 PM → 9:36 PM

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:04 AM → 11:37 AM

9:00 AM → 1:37 PM

1:05 PM → 5:38 PM

5:07 PM → 9:36 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:04 AM → 11:37 AM

9:00 AM → 1:37 PM

1:05 PM → 5:36 PM

5:07 PM → 9:36 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:41 AM → 4:04 PM

12:41 PM → 6:04 PM

2:41 PM → 8:04 PM

5:40 PM → 11:04 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:04 AM → 11:37 AM

9:00 AM → 1:37 PM

1:05 PM → 5:38 PM

5:07 PM → 9:36 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:04 AM → 11:37 AM

9:00 AM → 1:37 PM

1:05 PM → 5:38 PM

5:07 PM → 9:36 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:04 AM → 11:37 AM

9:00 AM → 1:37 PM

1:05 PM → 5:38 PM

5:07 PM → 9:36 PM

Frequently asked questions

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