Bus from Edinburgh to Galashiels
3 direct routes · 85–127 min · first bus 07:26, last bus 22:28 (weekdays).
Next buses to Galashiels as of 13:47
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Edinburgh, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X62 | Borders Buses | ~108 min | 26 | Sat 23 · Sun 12 | 07:26 | 22:28 | Salisbury Place (opp) | Bridge Street (Opp) | Straiton, Loanhead, Bilston, Gowkley Moss, Milton Bridge, Penicuik & 11 more |
| X95 | Borders Buses | ~85 min | 13 | Sat 13 · Sun 5 | 08:28 | 20:28 | South Bridge (S-bound 1) | Market Street Fountain (Opp) | Danderhall, Dalkeith, Melville Nursery, Eskbank, Newbattle, Newtongrange & 10 more |
| 51 | Borders Buses | ~127 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 3 | 08:43 | 19:13 | South Bridge (S-bound 1) | Ellwyn Crescent (Opp) | Danderhall, Dalkeith, Whitehill, Edgehead, Ford, Pathhead & 12 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Edinburgh on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every X62 bus or 51 bus timetable.
Fares from Edinburgh to Galashiels
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Edinburgh to Galashiels?
3 routes run directly from Edinburgh to Galashiels: the X62 (Borders Buses), the X95 (Borders Buses), the 51 (Borders Buses). The most frequent is the X62, 26 times each weekday — board at Salisbury Place (opp) and get off at Bridge Street (Opp), about 108 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Edinburgh to Galashiels?
Between 85 minutes on the X95 and 127 on the 51, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Straiton, Loanhead, Bilston, Gowkley Moss and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Edinburgh to Galashiels?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:26 and the last around 22:28. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Edinburgh to Galashiels?
Adult singles from Edinburgh to Galashiels: £12.35 on the X62 and 51 (Borders Buses). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Fares on this journey are set by the operator — the England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.