4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Edinburgh to Galashiels
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 35 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Edinburgh to Galashiels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Galashiels will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 1 buses that leave Edinburgh for Galashiels on Mon, Apr 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Apr 06 the direct buses cover the 45 km distance in an average of 2 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
On Mon, Apr 06 the slowest buses will take 2 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
1:30 PM2h35Edinburgh4:05 PMGalashiels$341One-way0 transfers
- 1:30 PM2h35Edinburgh4:05 PMGalashiels$341One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Galashiels
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Galashiels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, and a bus costs an average of $23.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$32 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest |
3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Edinburgh to Galashiels Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:04PM | Duration 2h34 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:04PM | Duration 2h34 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator CrossCountry | Departure Time 01:21PM | Arrival Time 05:04PM | Duration 3h43 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Live departures
Edinburgh to Galashiels bus times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Galashiels buses for today, Sunday, April 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Y11831+XC030700 | On time 9:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h34 | 12:04 PM Galashiels station (GAL) | 1 transfer | |
| Y11839+XC031000 | On time 11:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2h34 | 2:04 PM Galashiels station (GAL) | 1 transfer | |
 L37276+XC031200 | On time 12:21 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h43 | 4:04 PM Galashiels station (GAL) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to Galashiels
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Buses from Edinburgh to Galashiels run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) but you can travel from only $19 (€16) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 05:48, the last at 22:58. The fastest bus covers the 27 miles (45 km) distance in 2h 34m.
Distance 27 miles (45 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 2h 34m |
First bus 5:48 AM |
Last bus 10:58 PM |
Bus providers: Borders Buses from Edinburgh to GalashielsYou can travel by bus between Edinburgh to Galashiels with Borders Buses for as low as $19 (€16). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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