The cheapest and fastest trains from Burton-on-Trent to Galashiels
Cheapest price
£146
Average price
£146
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
6 h
Trains per day
1
Distance
321 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Burton-on-Trent to Galashiels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Burton-on-Trent to Galashiels will cost around £146 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £146.
Of the 1 trains that leave Burton-on-Trent for Galashiels every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 321 km distance in an average of 6 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h .
The slowest trains will take 6 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Live departures
Burton-on-Trent to Galashiels train times
The table below shows live departures for Burton-on-Trent to Galashiels trains for tomorrow, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:38 Burton-on-Trent | 6h00 | 13:38 Galashiels | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Burton-on-Trent to Galashiels
Trains from Burton-on-Trent to Galashiels run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £247 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:30, the last at 21:38. The fastest train covers the 321 km distance in 5h 28m.
Distance 321 km |
Average train duration 6h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £247 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 28m |
First train 06:30 |
Last train 21:38 |
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FAQs: Burton-on-Trent to Galashiels train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Burton-on-Trent to Galashiels by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Galashiels, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Burton-on-Trent and Galashiels
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:30 Saturday 06:10 - 19:30 Sunday 10:00 - 18:30 Festive Period Changes: Saturday 1st January 2021 07:00-19:30
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B This station has step free access to both platforms. There is a lift from the main station building onto the platforms then a short ramp with moderate gradient. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on Useful Information Poster.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on the platform under the bridge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside the front of the station.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to single platform
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Inside shelter
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: On platform
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the transport interchange opposite the station
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