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How to get from Edinburgh to Galashiels by train?

From Edinburgh to Galashiels by train

Take one direct train from Edinburgh to Galashiels in Scotland: take the SCOTRAIL train from Edinburgh station to Galashiels station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min.

58min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Walk to Galashiels
Leaves from Edinburgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Edinburgh
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Tweedbank
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Galashiels
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to Galashiels
    Walk to
    Galashiels
    270 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Edinburgh to Galashiels

The distance between Edinburgh, Scotland and Galashiels, Scotland is approximately 53.56 km, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Edinburgh to Galashiels by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Edinburgh

Edinburgh is located at Edinburgh, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh.

Bus stations close to Edinburgh:

  • Waverley Bridge, Edinburgh
  • North Bridge, Old Town
  • Princes Street (Waverley Steps), Edinburgh

Public transport stations close to Galashiels, Scotland

Galashiels is located at Galashiels, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Asda, Galashiels.

Bus stations close to Galashiels:

  • Asda, Galashiels
  • Galashiels
  • Transport Interchange, Galashiels

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Galashiels?

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL.

  • Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Galashiels?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Galashiels in Scotland in 58 min.

  • Which train line goes from Edinburgh to Galashiels?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Tweedbank station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Galashiels station near Galashiels in Scotland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to Galashiels by train?

    The total travel time between Edinburgh in Edinburgh and Galashiels in Scotland by train is about 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Edinburgh to get to Galashiels?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Tweedbank station near Edinburgh in Edinburgh.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Edinburgh and Galashiels?

    Get off the train at the Galashiels station, which is closest to Galashiels in Scotland.

  • When is the last bus from Edinburgh to Galashiels?

    The last bus from Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Galashiels in Scotland is the Galashiels - Edinburgh line. It leaves the South Bridge, Old Town stop at 23:05.

  • When is the first train from Edinburgh to Galashiels?

    The first train from Edinburgh in Edinburgh to Galashiels in Scotland is ScotRail. It leaves the Edinburgh station at 10:12.

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