The average train between Galashiels and Exeter takes 9h 22m and the fastest train takes 7h 49m. 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 4 hours between Galashiels and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Exeter at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 9h 22m. 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 22m.
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.
Book your Galashiels to Exeter train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Galashiels and Exeter is 546.2 km. The road distance is 788 km.
You can take a train from Galashiels to Exeter St Davids via Edinburgh Waverley, Wolverhampton, and Birmingham New Street in around 9h 34m.