The cheapest and fastest trains from Newcastle to Galashiels
Cheapest price
£32
Average price
£32
Fastest journey
2 h 46 m
Average duration
2 h 46 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
104 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newcastle to Galashiels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newcastle to Galashiels will cost around £32 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
Of the 1 trains that leave Newcastle 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 104 km distance in an average of 2 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 46 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Newcastle to Galashiels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Galashiels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a train costs an average of £27.
Distance: 104 km
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2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Newcastle to Galashiels train times
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle to Galashiels trains for today, Tuesday 25 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 09:53 Newcastle | 2h46 | 12:39 Galashiels | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newcastle to Galashiels
Trains from Newcastle to Galashiels run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:52, the last at 21:56. The fastest train covers the 104 km distance in 2h 44m.
Distance 104 km |
Average train duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 2h 44m |
First train 05:52 |
Last train 21:56 |
Train companies: LNER, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country, Lumo from Newcastle to Galashiels trainsLNER, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country, Lumo trains will get you between Newcastle and Galashiels from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Newcastle to Galashiels train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newcastle 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Newcastle and Galashiels
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:20
- Free Wi-Fi available in the station.
- Type of shops available: WH Smith, Boots, Sainsbury, Costa, Cafe Nero, Pumpkin Cafe, AMT Coffee,.Greggs, Centurion,Destination 1850 and M&S
- Car Park: Short stay
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
- AMT Coffee
- Burger King
- The Centurion
- Destination 1850
- Pasta Station
- Taxi: Newcastle is a large station, taxis are available 24/7 from the station taxi rank.
- Step-free access throughout station, elevators, accessible ticket machine, wheelchairs available.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 3, Platform 4 and Platform 12. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platforms 3/4.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The County Hotel, Newcastle
- Hampton by Hilton Newcastle
- Royal Station Hotel
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:20
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 12 at the south end of the station and outside the Station Management Centre at the north end of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information desk is available in the main station building on the concourse.
- Metro lines: Green, Yellow
- Bus lines: 1, 8, 10, 11, 12, 12A, 22, 22X, 30, 31, 38, 131
- Train lines: LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Northern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the front of the station.
- 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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