Bus from Galashiels to Earlston
3 direct routes · about 39 min · first bus 05:50, last bus 20:48 (weekdays).
Next buses to Earlston as of 09:31
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Galashiels, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Borders Buses | ~39 min | 13 | Sat 12 · Sun 3 | 05:50 | 20:48 | Galashiels Health Centre (Opp) | Melrose Road (N-Bound) | Melrose, Darnick, Melrose, Newstead, Leaderfoot, Newtown St Boswells & 1 more |
| 313 | Borders Buses | ~37 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:59 | 15:11 | Galashiels Health Centre (Opp) | The Old Sawmill (Opp) | Melrose, Darnick, Melrose, Newstead & Leaderfoot |
| 314 | Borders Buses | ~34 min | 2 | weekdays only | 08:00 | 15:10 | Market Street Fountain (Opp) | The Old Sawmill (Opp) | Darnick, Melrose, Newstead & Leaderfoot |
Times are for the first boarding point in Galashiels 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 51 bus, 313 bus or 314 bus timetable.
Fares from Galashiels to Earlston
- £5.15 adult single on the 51 (Borders Buses)
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 Galashiels to Earlston?
3 routes run directly from Galashiels to Earlston: the 51 (Borders Buses), the 313 (Borders Buses), the 314 (Borders Buses). The most frequent is the 51, 13 times each weekday — board at Galashiels Health Centre (Opp) and get off at Melrose Road (N-Bound), about 39 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Galashiels to Earlston?
Around 39 minutes on the 51, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Melrose, Darnick, Melrose, Newstead and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Galashiels to Earlston?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:50 and the last around 20:48. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Galashiels to Earlston?
An adult single from Galashiels to Earlston is £5.15 on the 51 (Borders Buses), from Galashiels Health Centre (Opp) to Melrose Road (N-Bound). 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.