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The average train between The Scottish Borders and Edinburgh takes 53 min and the fastest train takes 50 min. There is an hourly train service from The Scottish Borders to Edinburgh. 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 The Scottish Borders and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from The Scottish Borders is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 12:20 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 53 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Galashiels station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 53 min.
The Scottish Borders to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.
The Scottish Borders to Edinburgh train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
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The distance between The Scottish Borders and Edinburgh is 46.9 km. The road distance is 57 km.
ScotRail operates a train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 54 min.
