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The journey from Galashiels to Edinburgh on the fastest train in 52m, usually 55m. Each day, 34 trains leave from Galashiels, starting at 05:52 and ending at 23:23. Get real-time updates on train schedules, delays, and cancellations. Save time, effort, and money with TrainPal.
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| Departs | Arrives | Status | Duration | Operator | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
05:52 Galashiels | 06:49 Edinburgh (Waverley) | On time | 57m | ScotRail | Find tickets | |
06:22 Galashiels | 07:18 Edinburgh (Waverley) | On time | 56m | ScotRail | Find tickets | |
06:43 Galashiels Bus Station | 10:20 Edinburgh (Waverley) | On time | 3h 37m | CrossCountry | Find tickets | |
06:54 Galashiels | 07:47 Edinburgh (Waverley) | On time | 53m | ScotRail | Find tickets | |
07:23 Galashiels | 08:17 Edinburgh (Waverley) | On time | 54m | ScotRail | Find tickets |
Effortlessly plan your journey from Galashiels to Edinburgh. Discover the earliest and latest train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, travel duration, and pricing options to enhance your trip.
| First train | 05:52 |
|---|---|
| Last train | 23:23 |
| Departure station | Galashiels |
| Arrival station | Edinburgh |
| Distance | 27 miles (44 km) |
| Journey time | From 52m |
| Price | From £12.60 |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, ScotRail, LNER |
It takes fifty-five minutes to get from Galashiels to Edinburgh with ScotRail. You’ll head north from the Scottish Borders towards the Scottish capital.
ScotRail runs most, but not all, rail services in Scotland. It connects major cities like Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen, and Inverness. It also links these urban hubs with smaller towns such as Bathgate and offers cross-border services to several locations in Northern England.
Galashiels Station is located on Ladhope Vale in the centre of the town, near The Great Tapestry of Scotland, a tapestry that celebrates Scottish history.
Local taxi services can drop you off at the station’s entrance, and local bus services can also take you to the station. Plus, you could walk from the town centre if you'd like.
ScotRail is the sole operator of this station, providing services from Galashiels to Edinburgh and Tweedbank.
There are seven stations from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley:
These stops can change due to poor weather, engineering works, train faults, or simply scheduling changes. So, it’s best to check before you travel to avoid disappointment.
Edinburgh Waverley boasts many public transport options to get you around the rest of the city. It’s a beautiful and varied city, so you’ll want to make the most of it and explore as much as you can.
The station sits between the ‘old’ and ‘new’ towns in the heart of the Scottish capital. You can explore the rest of the city on foot or take a tram or one of the public buses on Princes Street to go a little further afield, like to Edinburgh Zoo. A shuttle is available just outside the station’s entrance if you need to reach the airport. There’s a taxi rank right outside the station, too.
With such a dramatic history and its regal and romantic charms, there’s tons to do around Edinburgh. From exploring the Edinburgh Dungeons, visiting Edinburgh Castle, or going on a ghost tour in the ‘old’ town to living it up in the ‘new’ town’s posh eateries and bougie shops, Edinburgh has tons of options.
It’s no wonder many UK train franchises make stops at Edinburgh. This station links various cities throughout Scotland, including Glasgow, Inverness, and Aberdeen, with routes to York, Newcastle and London Kings Cross. Services at this station include LNER, CrossCountry, Lumo, Avanti West Coast, ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper, and TransPennine Express.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.
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