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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Carlisle to Galashiels
Cheapest price
£93
Average price
£93
Fastest journey
2 h 58 m
Average duration
2 h 58 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
80 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carlisle to Galashiels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carlisle to Galashiels will cost around £93 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £93.
Of the 1 trains that leave Carlisle 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 80 km distance in an average of 2 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 58 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 58 m 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.
14:152h58Carlisle17:13Galashiels£931One-way0 changes
- 14:152h58Carlisle17:13Galashiels£931One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Carlisle to Galashiels
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Galashiels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £93.
Distance: 80 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£93 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Carlisle to Galashiels train times
The table below shows live departures for Carlisle to Galashiels trains for today, Wednesday 15 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2:18 Carlisle | 4h49 | 7:07 Galashiels | 1 change | |
 | 8:17 Carlisle | 2h50 | 11:07 Galashiels | 1 change | |
 | 9:02 Carlisle | 2h35 | 11:37 Galashiels | 1 change | |
| 10:16 Carlisle | 2h21 | 12:37 Galashiels | 1 change | |
| 11:02 Carlisle | 2h35 | 13:37 Galashiels | 1 change |
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Compare prices and tickets Carlisle to Galashiels by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Carlisle to Galashiels
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Trains from Carlisle to Galashiels run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £93 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:52, the last at 18:18. The fastest train covers the 80 km distance in 2h 58m.
Distance 80 km |
Average train duration 2h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £93 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 58m |
First train 5:52 |
Last train 18:18 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Train companies: first_transpennine_express, Avanti West Coast from Carlisle to Galashiels trainsfirst_transpennine_express, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Carlisle and Galashiels from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Carlisle to Galashiels train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carlisle 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 Carlisle and Galashiels
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 20:00 Saturday 05:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Station Car Park 2
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts available to platforms via subway. Alternatively there is a ramped footbridge. Staff are available to assist on request.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 8.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station
ParkingDiningAccessibility
LoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- 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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