Bus from Newtown St Boswells to Galashiels

4 direct routes · 24–44 min · first bus 06:13, last bus 21:30 (weekdays).

Next buses to Galashiels as of 12:50

Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Newtown St Boswells, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.

Direct routes

RouteOperatorJourney timeWeekday journeysDaysFirstLastBoard atGet off atCalls at
67 Borders Buses ~30 min 16 Sat 16 · Sun 7 06:43 21:30 Melbourne Place (Opp) Galashiels Health Centre (Opp) Leaderfoot, Newstead, Melrose, Darnick & Melrose
68 Borders Buses ~30 min 16 Sat 16 · Sun 6 06:13 20:59 Melbourne Place (Opp) Galashiels Health Centre (Opp) Leaderfoot, Newstead, Melrose, Darnick & Melrose
51 Borders Buses ~24 min 9 Sat 9 · Sun 3 08:26 20:56 Dryburgh Arms (o/s) Ellwyn Crescent (Opp) Leaderfoot, Newstead, Melrose, Darnick & Melrose
964 Scottish Borders Council ~44 min 3 weekdays only 08:49 13:19 Melbourne Place (Opp) Galashiels Transport Interchange (Stance 7) Bowden, Dingleton, Melrose, Darnick, Melrose, Darnick & 1 more

Times are for the first boarding point in Newtown St Boswells 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 or 964 bus timetable.

Fares from Newtown St Boswells to Galashiels

  • £4.90 adult single on the 68 (Borders Buses)
  • £4.80 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.

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 →

Frequently asked questions

Which bus goes from Newtown St Boswells to Galashiels?

4 routes run directly from Newtown St Boswells to Galashiels: the 67 (Borders Buses), the 68 (Borders Buses), the 51 (Borders Buses), the 964 (Scottish Borders Council). The most frequent is the 67, 16 times each weekday — board at Melbourne Place (Opp) and get off at Galashiels Health Centre (Opp), about 30 minutes.

How long does the bus take from Newtown St Boswells to Galashiels?

Between 24 minutes on the 51 and 44 on the 964, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Leaderfoot, Newstead, Melrose, Darnick and other stops on the way.

What time is the first and last bus from Newtown St Boswells to Galashiels?

On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:13 and the last around 21:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.

How much is the bus from Newtown St Boswells to Galashiels?

Adult singles from Newtown St Boswells to Galashiels: £4.90 on the 68 (Borders Buses); £4.80 on the 51 (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.

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