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Trains from Pontefract Tanshelf (POT) to Galashiels (GAL)

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14

train journeys
per day

145

miles (234 kms)

5hrs 2 mins

fastest journey

05:59 / 21:11

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

5

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Pontefract Tanshelf (POT) to Galashiels (GAL)

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On a typical weekday there are 14 scheduled rail journeys between Pontefract Tanshelf and Galashiels , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 14 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Pontefract Tanshelf to Galashiels is approximately 145 miles (234 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 58 mins.

First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail, CrossCountry, ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Pontefract Tanshelf and Galashiels.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Pontefract Tanshelf to Galashiels. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 2 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Pontefract Tanshelf to Galashiels

Journeys from Pontefract Tanshelf to Galashiels Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:59
    5 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    11:36
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Galashiels
    Pontefract Tanshelf to Galashiels
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:35
    5 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    12:37
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Galashiels
    Pontefract Tanshelf to Galashiels
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:02
    5 hrs 34 mins 3 changes
    14:36
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Galashiels
    Pontefract Tanshelf to Galashiels
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:03
    5 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    15:35
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Galashiels
    Pontefract Tanshelf to Galashiels
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:02
    5 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    16:06
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Galashiels
    Pontefract Tanshelf to Galashiels
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:02
    5 hrs 9 mins 3 changes
    17:11
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Galashiels
    Pontefract Tanshelf to Galashiels
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:02
    5 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    18:38
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Galashiels
    Pontefract Tanshelf to Galashiels
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:03
    5 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    19:38
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Galashiels
    Pontefract Tanshelf to Galashiels
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:02
    5 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    20:38
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Galashiels
    Pontefract Tanshelf to Galashiels
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:02
    5 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    21:35
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Galashiels
    Pontefract Tanshelf to Galashiels
  • Mon 17th Jun
    17:02
    5 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    22:35
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Galashiels
    Pontefract Tanshelf to Galashiels
  • Mon 17th Jun
    18:02
    5 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    23:35
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Galashiels
    Pontefract Tanshelf to Galashiels
  • Mon 17th Jun
    19:02
    5 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    00:37
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Galashiels
    Pontefract Tanshelf to Galashiels
  • Mon 17th Jun
    21:02
    12 hrs 34 mins 4 changes
    09:36
    Pontefract Tanshelf
    Galashiels
    Pontefract Tanshelf to Galashiels

About Pontefract Tanshelf Station

Station name Pontefract Tanshelf (POT)
Address Pontefract Tanshelf station, Park Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4QA
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Galashiels Station

Station name Galashiels (GAL)
Address Galashiels station, Ladhope Vale, Galashiels, Borders, TD1 1BP
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Pontefract Tanshelf and Galashiels

The travel time between Pontefract Tanshelf and Galashiels by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 58 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 2 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Pontefract Tanshelf and Galashiels vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 14 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:59, and the last train of the day leaves at 21:11.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Pontefract Tanshelf & Galashiels. owever, there are 14 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail, CrossCountry, ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Pontefract Tanshelf and Galashiels.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Pontefract Tanshelf and Galashiels, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.