Train Galashiels to Exeter from £240 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Galashiels and Exeter takes 9h 15m and the fastest train takes 7h 59m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

9h 15m
Duration: 598 mi
Distance: £240
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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8h 15m

£201–354

Galashiels to Exeter train times

Trains run hourly between Galashiels and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Exeter at 4:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 9h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

12:54 PM → 9:09 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
1:54 PM → 10:29 PM
8h 34m • 3 changes
2:54 PM → 11:32 PM
8h 37m • 3 changes
5:55 PM → 4:13 AM
Arrives next day
10h 17m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:54 AM → 2:00 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
6:53 AM → 3:08 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 4:12 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 4:58 PM
8h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:54 AM → 2:00 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
6:53 AM → 3:08 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
7:51 AM → 4:12 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
8:54 AM → 4:58 PM
8h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:53 AM → 1:53 PM
7h 59m • 3 changes
6:53 AM → 3:05 PM
8h 11m • 3 changes
7:53 AM → 4:12 PM
8h 18m • 3 changes
8:53 AM → 4:58 PM
8h 4m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:52 AM → 5:24 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
9:52 AM → 6:09 PM
8h 16m • 3 changes
10:52 AM → 7:02 PM
8h 9m • 3 changes
11:52 AM → 8:11 PM
8h 18m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Galashiels to Exeter? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Galashiels to Exeter.

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Distance: 597.6 mi
Duration: 9h 15m

What companies run services between Galashiels, Scotland and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Galashiels to Exeter St Davids via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 8h 15m.

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