The average bus between Edinburgh and Gilsland takes 7h 52m and the fastest bus takes 5h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Gilsland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Edinburgh and Gilsland. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Gilsland at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Galashiels Transport Interchange and take an average of 7h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Gilsland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Gilsland. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Gilsland station via Galashiels Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
Edinburgh to Gilsland bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Gilsland bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Halston Hotel station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Gilsland is 113.8 km. The road distance is 195 km.
You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Gap Shield via Galashiels Transport Interchange, Halston Hotel, and Bus Station in around 6h 51m.