Bus from Galashiels to Old Town (Edinburgh)
3 direct routes · 92–130 min · first bus 05:37, last bus 19:42 (weekdays).
Next buses to Old Town (Edinburgh) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X62 | Borders Buses | ~115 min | 25 | Sat 23 · Sun 12 | 05:37 | 19:42 | Iceland Galashiels (At) | South Bridge (N-Bound 2) | Torwoodlee, Clovenfords, Walkerburn, Innerleithen, Cardrona, Eshiels & 11 more |
| X95 | Borders Buses | ~92 min | 13 | Sat 13 · Sun 5 | 06:13 | 18:13 | Galashiels Health Centre (Opp) | South Bridge (N-bound 1) | Whitelee, Bowland, Ferniehirst, Stow, Fountainhall, Heriot & 9 more |
| 51 | Borders Buses | ~130 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 3 | 05:50 | 16:20 | Galashiels Health Centre (Opp) | South Bridge (N-bound 1) | Melrose, Darnick, Melrose, Newstead, Leaderfoot, Newtown St Boswells & 12 more |
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 X62 bus or 51 bus timetable.
Fares from Galashiels to Old Town
- £12.35 adult single on the X62 and 51 (Borders Buses)
- £11.45 adult single on the X95 (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 Old Town?
3 routes run directly from Galashiels to Old Town: the X62 (Borders Buses), the X95 (Borders Buses), the 51 (Borders Buses). The most frequent is the X62, 25 times each weekday — board at Iceland Galashiels (At) and get off at South Bridge (N-Bound 2), about 115 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Galashiels to Old Town?
Between 92 minutes on the X95 and 130 on the 51, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Torwoodlee, Clovenfords, Walkerburn, Innerleithen and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Galashiels to Old Town?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:37 and the last around 19:42. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Galashiels to Old Town?
Adult singles from Galashiels to Old Town: £12.35 on the X62 and 51 (Borders Buses); £11.45 on the X95 (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.