The average train between Galashiels and Perth takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Galashiels to Perth. 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 hourly between Galashiels and Perth. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Perth at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to Perth. However, there are services departing from Galashiels station and arriving at Perth station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Galashiels to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Galashiels station.
Galashiels to Perth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.
Book your Galashiels to Perth train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Galashiels and Perth is 94.9 km. The road distance is 142 km.
You can take a train from Galashiels to Perth via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 55m.