The average bus between Galashiels and Musselburgh takes 2h 3m and the fastest bus takes 1h 46m. There is a bus service every few hours from Galashiels to Musselburgh. 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 2 hours between Galashiels and Musselburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Musselburgh at 8:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Harvieston Toll and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Galashiels to Musselburgh? 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 Galashiels to Musselburgh. However, there are services departing from Galashiels station and arriving at Musselburgh station via Harvieston Toll. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Galashiels to Musselburgh bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Bank Street Gardens station.
Galashiels to Musselburgh bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at South Street station.
The distance between Galashiels and Musselburgh is 39.2 km. The road distance is 61 km.
You can take a bus from Bank Street Gardens to Newbigging via Harvieston Toll, Terminus, South Street, and Dalkeith Parish Church in around 1h 52m.