Bus from Galashiels to Melrose
7 direct routes · 5–28 min · first bus 05:50, last bus 20:48 (weekdays).
Next buses to Melrose as of 12:49
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | Borders Buses | ~28 min | 15 | Sat 15 · Sun 7 | 06:01 | 20:01 | Market Street Fountain (Opp) | Abbey Car Park (At) | Darnick |
| 68 | Borders Buses | ~28 min | 15 | Sat 15 · Sun 6 | 06:31 | 20:31 | Market Street Fountain (Opp) | Abbey Car Park (At) | Darnick |
| 51 | Borders Buses | ~19 min | 12 | Sat 12 · Sun 3 | 05:50 | 20:48 | Galashiels Health Centre (Opp) | Abbey Car Park (At) | Darnick |
| 44 | Scottish Borders Council | ~5 min | 6 | weekdays only | 07:49 | 18:49 | Kingsknowes Drive (Opp) | Borders General Hospital Entrance (At) | — |
| 964 | Scottish Borders Council | ~26 min | 3 | weekdays only | 09:40 | 14:10 | Galashiels Transport Interchange (Stance 7) | Abbey Car Park (At) | Darnick |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 313, 314
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 313 | Borders Buses | ~21 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:59 | 15:11 | Galashiels Health Centre (Opp) | Abbey Car Park (At) | Darnick |
| 314 | Borders Buses | ~20 min | 2 | weekdays only | 08:00 | 15:10 | Market Street Fountain (Opp) | Abbey Car Park (At) | Darnick |
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 67 bus, 68 bus, 51 bus, 44 bus, 964 bus, 313 bus or 314 bus timetable.
Fares from Galashiels to Melrose
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 Melrose?
7 routes run directly from Galashiels to Melrose: the 67 (Borders Buses), the 68 (Borders Buses), the 51 (Borders Buses), the 44 (Scottish Borders Council), the 964 (Scottish Borders Council), the 313 (Borders Buses), the 314 (Borders Buses). The most frequent is the 67, 15 times each weekday — board at Market Street Fountain (Opp) and get off at Abbey Car Park (At), about 28 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Galashiels to Melrose?
Between 5 minutes on the 44 and 28 on the 67, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Darnick on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Galashiels to Melrose?
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 Melrose?
Adult singles from Galashiels to Melrose: £4.45 on the 68, 51 and 313 (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.