The average bus between Galashiels and Edinburgh takes 1h 45m and the fastest bus takes 1h 22m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Galashiels to Edinburgh. 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 every 30 minutes between Galashiels and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 7:41 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 9:34 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Galashiels station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
Galashiels to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Bank Street Gardens station.
Galashiels to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at South Bridge station.
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The distance between Galashiels and Edinburgh is 44.6 km. The road distance is 67 km.
Borders Buses operates a bus from Bank Street Gardens to South Bridge hourly. Tickets cost £4–7 and the journey takes 1h 56m.