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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Galashiels station (GAL) to Carlisle station (CAR)
Cheapest price
£61
Average price
£61
Fastest journey
2 h 36 m
Average duration
5 h 23 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Galashiels station (GAL) to Carlisle station (CAR) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Galashiels station (GAL) to Carlisle station (CAR) will cost around £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £61.
To travel from Galashiels station (GAL) to Carlisle station (CAR) you need to make at least one change.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Galashiels station (GAL) to Carlisle station (CAR)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Galashiels station (GAL) to Carlisle station (CAR) 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 2h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £62.
Distance: 81 km
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4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Galashiels station (GAL) to Carlisle station (CAR)
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Trains from Galashiels station (GAL) to Carlisle station (CAR) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £62 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:53, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 81 km distance in 2h 9m.
Distance 81 km |
Average train duration 3h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £62 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 9m |
First train 05:53 |
Last train 23:23 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, ScotRail from Galashiels station (GAL) to Carlisle station (CAR) trainsAvanti West Coast, ScotRail trains will get you between Galashiels station (GAL) and Carlisle station (CAR) 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: Galashiels station (GAL) to Carlisle station (CAR) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Galashiels station (GAL) to Carlisle station (CAR) 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 Carlisle station (CAR), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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