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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Galashiels station (GAL)
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
53 m
Average duration
54 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
44 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Galashiels station (GAL) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Galashiels station (GAL) will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 6 trains that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for Galashiels station (GAL) every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 44 km distance in an average of 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 56 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.
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Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Galashiels station (GAL)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Galashiels station (GAL) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £15, and a coach costs an average of £19.
Distance: 44 km
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1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Galashiels station (GAL) train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Galashiels station (GAL) trains for today, Friday 27 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| W74206 | On time 18:11 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h56 | 19:07 Galashiels station (GAL) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W74216 | On time 18:42 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h56 | 19:38 Galashiels station (GAL) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W74229 | On time 19:43 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h55 | 20:38 Galashiels station (GAL) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W74243 | On time 20:43 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h53 | 21:36 Galashiels station (GAL) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 28 February | |||||
| W74213 | On time 06:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h55 | 07:05 Galashiels station (GAL) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W74221 | On time 06:40 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h56 | 07:36 Galashiels station (GAL) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W74227 | On time 07:14 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h54 | 08:08 Galashiels station (GAL) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W74233 | On time 07:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h57 | 08:35 Galashiels station (GAL) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W74241 | On time 08:13 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h54 | 09:07 Galashiels station (GAL) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W74249 | On time 08:43 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0h53 | 09:36 Galashiels station (GAL) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Galashiels station (GAL)
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Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Galashiels station (GAL) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:41, the last at 23:44. The fastest train covers the 44 km distance in 52m.
Distance 44 km |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 06:41 |
Last train 23:44 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Galashiels station (GAL) trainsScotRail trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Galashiels station (GAL) from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Galashiels station (GAL) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Galashiels station (GAL) 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 station (GAL), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Galashiels station (GAL)
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLoungeLost 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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Most popular trains to and from Galashiels station (GAL) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
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