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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Galashiels
Cheapest price
£53
Average price
£53
Fastest journey
2 h 4 m
Average duration
2 h 4 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
95 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Galashiels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Galashiels will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £53.
To travel from Glasgow to Galashiels you need to make at least one change.
9:002h06Glasgow11:06Galashiels£531One-way1 change- 10:002h04Glasgow12:04Galashiels£531One-way1 change
- 11:002h04Glasgow13:04Galashiels£531One-way1 change
- 12:002h04Glasgow14:04Galashiels£531One-way1 change
- 13:002h04Glasgow15:04Galashiels£531One-way1 change
- 10:002h04Glasgow12:04Galashiels£531One-way1 change
- 11:002h04Glasgow13:04Galashiels£531One-way1 change
- 12:002h04Glasgow14:04Galashiels£531One-way1 change
- 13:002h04Glasgow15:04Galashiels£531One-way1 change
- 14:002h04Glasgow16:04Galashiels£531One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Glasgow to Galashiels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Galashiels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 95 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£33 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Glasgow to Galashiels train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Galashiels trains for today, Saturday 18 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 W68911 · W83585 | On time 8:08 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h30 | 10:38 Galashiels station (GAL) | 1 change | |
| L87814 · W83577 | On time 8:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1h53 | 10:08 Galashiels station (GAL) | 1 change | |
| L88239 · C15460 | On time 9:00 Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2h09 | 11:09 Galashiels station (GAL) | 1 change | |
| C15040 · C15463 | On time 9:09 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h28 | 11:37 Galashiels station (GAL) | 1 change | |
| C14744 · C15463 | On time 9:15 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h22 | 11:37 Galashiels station (GAL) | 1 change | |
| W68995 · W83608 | On time 9:41 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2h26 | 12:07 Galashiels station (GAL) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow to Galashiels
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Trains from Glasgow to Galashiels run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £32 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:52, the last at 22:45. The fastest train covers the 95 km distance in 1h 53m.
Distance 95 km |
Average train duration 1h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 53m |
First train 5:52 |
Last train 22:45 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 2 days |
Train companies: Scotrail, ScotRail from Glasgow to Galashiels trainsScotrail, ScotRail trains will get you between Glasgow and Galashiels from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Glasgow to Galashiels train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow 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 Glasgow and Galashiels
Most Glasgow to Galashiels trains use the Glasgow Queen Street to Galashiels station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Galashiels train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Glasgow station do trains to Galashiels leave from?
Getting to Glasgow Queen Street from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Queen Street train station facilities and services
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, 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, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse, 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.
Getting to Glasgow Central from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Central train station facilities and services
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Getting to Charing Cross (Glasgow) from Glasgow city centre
Charing Cross (Glasgow) train station facilities and services
Charing Cross (Glasgow) has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Charing Cross (Glasgow).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Charing Cross (Glasgow).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Charing Cross (Glasgow). Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Charing Cross (Glasgow): Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Charing Cross (Glasgow): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Charing Cross (Glasgow): Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Galashiels station do trains from Glasgow arrive at?
Getting to Galashiels from Galashiels city centre
Galashiels train station facilities and services
Galashiels has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Galashiels.
Tickets and information
Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Galashiels: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Galashiels: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Galashiels: 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.
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