🚌 Bus from Galashiels to Edinburgh

3 direct routes · about 99 min · first bus 05:35, last bus 19:40 (weekdays).

💷 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. Who travels free →

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysFirstLastBoard at
X62 Borders Buses ~99 min 27 05:35 19:40 Galashiels Transport Interchange (Stance 2)
X95 Borders Buses ~78 min 13 06:09 18:09 Kingsknowes Drive (Opp)
51 Borders Buses ~119 min 8 05:48 16:18 Galashiels Transport Interchange (Stance 5)

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.

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Galashiels to Edinburgh?

3 routes run directly from Galashiels to Edinburgh: the X62 (Borders Buses), the X95 (Borders Buses), the 51 (Borders Buses).

How long does the bus take from Galashiels to Edinburgh?

Around 99 minutes on the X62, depending on time of day and traffic.

What time is the first and last bus from Galashiels to Edinburgh?

On weekdays the first direct bus (the X62) leaves around 05:35 and the last around 19:40. Check the route timetable for weekends.

How much is the bus from Galashiels to Edinburgh?

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.

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