The average train between Galashiels and Exeter takes 9h 36m and the fastest train takes 8h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Galashiels to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Galashiels and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Exeter at 4:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Galashiels station and arriving at Exeter station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.
Galashiels to Exeter train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.
Galashiels to Exeter train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
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The distance between Galashiels and Exeter is 546.2 km. The road distance is 867 km.
You can take a train from Galashiels to Exeter St Davids via Edinburgh Waverley in around 9h 39m.