The cheapest and fastest trains from Galashiels station (GAL) to Carlisle station (CAR)
- Cheapest price on 03 Nov
- £67
- Average ticket price on 03 Nov
- £94
- Fastest journey on 03 Nov
- 2 h 10 m
- Average journey duration on 03 Nov
- 2 h 11 m
- Trains on 03 Nov
- 15
- 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 £94 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £67.
To travel from Galashiels station (GAL) to Carlisle station (CAR) you need to make at least one change.

6:53 2h37 Galashiels station (GAL) 9:30 Carlisle station (CAR) £67 1 One-way 1 change
8:54 2h37 Galashiels station (GAL) 11:31 Carlisle station (CAR) £67 1 One-way 1 change
10:54 2h38 Galashiels station (GAL) 13:32 Carlisle station (CAR) £67 1 One-way 1 change
12:54 2h37 Galashiels station (GAL) 15:31 Carlisle station (CAR) £67 1 One-way 1 change
14:54 2h37 Galashiels station (GAL) 17:31 Carlisle station (CAR) £67 1 One-way 1 change

9:54 2h10 Galashiels station (GAL) 12:04 Carlisle station (CAR) £120 1 One-way 1 change
11:54 2h11 Galashiels station (GAL) 14:05 Carlisle station (CAR) £120 1 One-way 1 change
17:55 2h11 Galashiels station (GAL) 20:06 Carlisle station (CAR) £120 1 One-way 1 change
5:54 2h12 Galashiels station (GAL) 8:06 Carlisle station (CAR) £120 1 One-way 1 change
15:54 2h12 Galashiels station (GAL) 18:06 Carlisle station (CAR) £120 1 One-way 1 change
Journey information
Overview: Train from Galashiels station (GAL) to Carlisle station (CAR)
Trains from Galashiels station (GAL) to Carlisle station (CAR) run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:54, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 81 km distance in 2h 11m.
Distance 81 km |
Average train duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 11m |
First train 5:54 |
Last train 23:23 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Frequently asked questions about your Galashiels station (GAL) to Carlisle station (CAR) trip
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Live departures
Galashiels station (GAL) to Carlisle station (CAR) train times
The table below shows live departures for Galashiels station (GAL) to Carlisle station (CAR) trains for today, Monday 2 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 23:23 Galashiels station (GAL) | 3h29 | 2:52 Carlisle station (CAR) | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 3 November | |||||
![]() | 5:54 Galashiels station (GAL) | 2h12 | 8:06 Carlisle station (CAR) | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:53 Galashiels station (GAL) | 2h37 | 9:30 Carlisle station (CAR) | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:51 Galashiels station (GAL) | 2h14 | 10:05 Carlisle station (CAR) | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:54 Galashiels station (GAL) | 2h37 | 11:31 Carlisle station (CAR) | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:54 Galashiels station (GAL) | 2h10 | 12:04 Carlisle station (CAR) | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:54 Galashiels station (GAL) | 2h38 | 13:32 Carlisle station (CAR) | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:54 Galashiels station (GAL) | 2h11 | 14:05 Carlisle station (CAR) | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:54 Galashiels station (GAL) | 2h37 | 15:31 Carlisle station (CAR) | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:23 Galashiels station (GAL) | 2h42 | 16:05 Carlisle station (CAR) | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:54 Galashiels station (GAL) | 2h37 | 17:31 Carlisle station (CAR) | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:54 Galashiels station (GAL) | 2h12 | 18:06 Carlisle station (CAR) | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:54 Galashiels station (GAL) | 2h38 | 19:32 Carlisle station (CAR) | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:55 Galashiels station (GAL) | 2h11 | 20:06 Carlisle station (CAR) | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:55 Galashiels station (GAL) | 2h36 | 21:31 Carlisle station (CAR) | 1 change | |
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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.

