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Trains from Galashiels (GAL) to Chester (CTR)

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16

train journeys
per day

167

miles (269 kms)

5hrs 43 mins

fastest journey

06:54 / 00:22

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Galashiels (GAL) to Chester (CTR)

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On a typical weekday there are 16 scheduled rail journeys between Galashiels and Chester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 16 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Galashiels to Chester is approximately 167 miles (269 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 7hrs 12 mins.

Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Transport for Wales, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast are the main train operating companies running services between Galashiels and Chester.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Galashiels to Chester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 43 mins.

Journeys from Galashiels to Chester Today

  • Mon 6th May
    06:54
    5 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    12:50
    Galashiels
    Chester
    Galashiels to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    07:23
    6 hrs 21 mins 3 changes
    13:44
    Galashiels
    Chester
    Galashiels to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    08:54
    5 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    14:50
    Galashiels
    Chester
    Galashiels to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    09:25
    6 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    15:44
    Galashiels
    Chester
    Galashiels to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    10:54
    5 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    16:50
    Galashiels
    Chester
    Galashiels to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    11:25
    6 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    17:44
    Galashiels
    Chester
    Galashiels to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    12:53
    5 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    18:50
    Galashiels
    Chester
    Galashiels to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    13:23
    6 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    19:48
    Galashiels
    Chester
    Galashiels to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    14:51
    5 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    20:48
    Galashiels
    Chester
    Galashiels to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    15:24
    6 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    21:48
    Galashiels
    Chester
    Galashiels to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    16:54
    5 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    22:50
    Galashiels
    Chester
    Galashiels to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    17:26
    6 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    23:53
    Galashiels
    Chester
    Galashiels to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    18:54
    5 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    00:37
    Galashiels
    Chester
    Galashiels to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    19:27
    12 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    08:09
    Galashiels
    Chester
    Galashiels to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    21:18
    12 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    09:44
    Galashiels
    Chester
    Galashiels to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    23:23
    10 hrs 38 mins 3 changes
    10:01
    Galashiels
    Chester
    Galashiels to Chester

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

About Chester Station

Station name Chester (CTR)
Address Chester Station, City Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3NS
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:00 - 22:30
Saturday 07:00 - 22:30
Sunday 08:00 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Galashiels and Chester

The travel time between Galashiels and Chester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 7hrs 12 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 43 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Galashiels and Chester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 16 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:54, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:22.

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Amenities on trains between Galashiels and Chester can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Galashiels & Chester. owever, there are 16 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Transport for Wales, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast are the main train operating companies running services between Galashiels and Chester.

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