The average train between Sunderland and Galashiels takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland 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 Sunderland and Galashiels. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Galashiels at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Galashiels station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Sunderland to Galashiels train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Galashiels train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Galashiels station.
Book your Sunderland to Galashiels train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Sunderland and Galashiels is 120.1 km. The road distance is 269 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Galashiels via Newcastle and Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 14m.