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It takes an average of 5h 58m to travel from Manchester Piccadilly to Galashiels by train, over a distance of around 150 miles (241 km). There are normally 18 trains per day travelling from Manchester Piccadilly to Galashiels and tickets for this journey start from £35 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:33 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:13 | |
| Departure station | Manchester Piccadilly | |
| Arrival station | Galashiels | |
| Journey time | From 4h 47m | |
| Distance | 150 miles (241 km) | |
| Frequency | 18 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £35 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, ScotRail, TransPennine Express |
Taking the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Galashiels in 4 hours 47 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Galashiels? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 58 minutes to travel the 150 miles (241 km) from Manchester Piccadilly to Galashiels by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 47 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 18 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or ScotRail to Galashiels. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Galashiels in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £35.00. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Galashiels by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
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3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
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