The average train between York and Galashiels takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Galashiels. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from York is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Galashiels at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Galashiels station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
York to Galashiels train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Galashiels train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Galashiels station.
Book your York to Galashiels train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between York and Galashiels is 215 km. The road distance is 378 km.
You can take a train from York to Galashiels via Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 36m.