Galashiels to Leeds by train

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Overview: trains from Galashiels to Leeds

Find the key information for travelling by train from Galashiels to Leeds, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:02 View journey
Last train 21:49 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 55m View journey
Distance (km) 218
Trains / day 20 View all
Cheapest journey CA$90.35 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 38m
Train operators 5

Explore Galashiels to Leeds by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Galashiels to Leeds aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost between Galashiels and Leeds

Average fares along this route:

  • The cheapest ticket price: CA$90.35

  • Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

Booking in advance is clearly one of the easiest ways to save on tickets. Follow these other tips to find cheap train tickets for travel in Europe:

  • Opt for the basic, “no-frills” class of service (which is still sure to deliver a comfortable ride)

  • Travel with a budget train operator

  • Consider choosing a rail pass if you plan to travel extensively

  • Book off-peak fares (tickets are cheaper midweek and outside peak hours)

  • Select a non-flexible fare

  • Ride slower trains as opposed to the pricier high-speed fares

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Galashiels to Leeds daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Leeds on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 20 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 06:02: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 20:33: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 06:24: departure of first train on weekends

  • 21:49: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 46 minutes: frequency of train departures

Train duration for trips from Galashiels to Leeds

The swiftest journey time on this route is 3 hours and 55 minutes, crossing a total distance of 218 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Galashiels to Leeds trains

Tickets for travel to Leeds along this route are available for purchase 3 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Learn even more about travelling from Galashiels to Leeds by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Leeds.

FAQs about the train journey from Galashiels to Leeds

Want to know more about your journey from Galashiels to Leeds? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Galashiels and Leeds is 218 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.