Bus from Melrose to Galashiels
7 direct routes · 4–29 min · first bus 06:22, last bus 22:01 (weekdays).
Next buses to Galashiels as of 09:28
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Melrose, 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 | ~21 min | 16 | Sat 16 · Sun 7 | 06:52 | 21:39 | Market Square (At) | Galashiels Health Centre (Opp) | Darnick |
| 68 | Borders Buses | ~21 min | 16 | Sat 16 · Sun 6 | 06:22 | 21:08 | Market Square (At) | Galashiels Health Centre (Opp) | Darnick |
| 51 | Borders Buses | ~12 min | 14 | Sat 12 · Sun 3 | 07:05 | 22:01 | Borders General Hospital Entrance (At) | Ellwyn Crescent (Opp) | — |
| 44 | Scottish Borders Council | ~4 min | 5 | weekdays only | 08:00 | 17:00 | Borders General Hospital Entrance (At) | Kingsknowes Drive (At) | — |
| 964 | Scottish Borders Council | ~29 min | 3 | weekdays only | 09:06 | 13:34 | Market Square (At) | Galashiels Transport Interchange (Stance 7) | 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 | ~15 min | 2 | weekdays only | 08:59 | 16:08 | Market Square (At) | Ellwyn Crescent (Opp) | Darnick |
| 314 | Borders Buses | ~15 min | 2 | weekdays only | 08:59 | 16:08 | Market Square (At) | Galashiels Health Centre (Opp) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Melrose 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 Melrose to Galashiels
- £2.75 adult single on the 68 and 51 (Borders Buses)
- £3.35 adult single on the 313 and 314 (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 Melrose to Galashiels?
7 routes run directly from Melrose to Galashiels: 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, 16 times each weekday — board at Market Square (At) and get off at Galashiels Health Centre (Opp), about 21 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Melrose to Galashiels?
Between 4 minutes on the 44 and 29 on the 964, 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 Melrose to Galashiels?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:22 and the last around 22:01. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Melrose to Galashiels?
Adult singles from Melrose to Galashiels: £2.75 on the 68 and 51 (Borders Buses); £3.35 on the 313 and 314 (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.