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Trains from Galashiels (GAL) to Ayr (AYR)

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29

train journeys
per day

72

miles (116 kms)

4hrs 4 mins

fastest journey

06:24 / 00:22

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

2

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Galashiels (GAL) to Ayr (AYR)

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On a typical weekday there are 29 scheduled rail journeys between Galashiels and Ayr , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 29 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Galashiels to Ayr is approximately 72 miles (116 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 41 mins.

ScotRail, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Galashiels and Ayr.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Galashiels to Ayr. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 4 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Galashiels to Ayr

Journeys from Galashiels to Ayr Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:24
    4 hrs4 changes
    10:24
    Galashiels
    Ayr
    Galashiels to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:54
    3 hrs 34 mins3 changes
    10:28
    Galashiels
    Ayr
    Galashiels to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:23
    3 hrs 59 mins4 changes
    11:22
    Galashiels
    Ayr
    Galashiels to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:53
    4 hrs 2 mins4 changes
    11:55
    Galashiels
    Ayr
    Galashiels to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:23
    3 hrs 59 mins4 changes
    12:22
    Galashiels
    Ayr
    Galashiels to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:54
    3 hrs 32 mins3 changes
    12:26
    Galashiels
    Ayr
    Galashiels to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:55
    3 hrs 57 mins3 changes
    13:52
    Galashiels
    Ayr
    Galashiels to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:24
    4 hrs 4 mins3 changes
    14:28
    Galashiels
    Ayr
    Galashiels to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:54
    4 hrs 28 mins3 changes
    15:22
    Galashiels
    Ayr
    Galashiels to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:53
    3 hrs 59 mins3 changes
    15:52
    Galashiels
    Ayr
    Galashiels to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:22
    4 hrs 6 mins3 changes
    16:28
    Galashiels
    Ayr
    Galashiels to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:53
    4 hrs 28 mins4 changes
    17:21
    Galashiels
    Ayr
    Galashiels to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:23
    4 hrs 6 mins3 changes
    17:29
    Galashiels
    Ayr
    Galashiels to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:54
    4 hrs 11 mins4 changes
    18:05
    Galashiels
    Ayr
    Galashiels to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:23
    3 hrs 59 mins4 changes
    18:22
    Galashiels
    Ayr
    Galashiels to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:52
    3 hrs 37 mins3 changes
    18:29
    Galashiels
    Ayr
    Galashiels to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    15:24
    3 hrs 59 mins4 changes
    19:23
    Galashiels
    Ayr
    Galashiels to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    15:53
    4 hrs 29 mins4 changes
    20:22
    Galashiels
    Ayr
    Galashiels to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    16:25
    4 hrs 27 mins3 changes
    20:52
    Galashiels
    Ayr
    Galashiels to Ayr
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    16:54
    4 hrs 28 mins4 changes
    21:22
    Galashiels
    Ayr
    Galashiels to Ayr

About Galashiels Station

Station name Galashiels (GAL)
AddressGalashiels station, Ladhope Vale, Galashiels, Borders, TD1 1BP
Managed bySR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeNo

Other Facilities

ToiletsUnavailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

About Ayr Station

Station name Ayr (AYR)
AddressAyr station, Smith Street, Ayr, Ayrshire, KA7 1TH
Managed bySR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 05:30 - 23:15
Saturday 05:30 - 23:15
Sunday 08:40 - 23:05
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsUnavailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Galashiels and Ayr

The travel time between Galashiels and Ayr by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 41 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 4 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Galashiels and Ayr vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 29 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:24, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:22.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Galashiels & Ayr. owever, there are 29 possible journeys which require a change.

ScotRail, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Galashiels and Ayr.

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