73 Galashiels to Selkirk via Kingsknowes, Boleside

Operated by Borders Buses. First bus 06:40, last bus 18:10. 24 journeys on weekdays. Fares: adult single £2.75 to £4.90 — more.

Next towards Selkirk from Galashiels Transport Interchange (Stance 4): 11:40, 12:40, 13:40

Next towards Galashiels from Murray Place (Nr): 12:10, 13:10, 14:10

Wanted a different 73? 29 other bus routes are numbered 73 elsewhere in the UK — see every 73 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Selkirk Ban'field · Monday to Friday · 12 journeys
Stop 06:4007:4008:4009:4010:4011:4012:4013:4014:4015:4016:4017:40
Galashiels Transport Interchange (Stance 4) 06:4007:4008:4009:4010:4011:4012:4013:4014:4015:4016:4017:40
Archies Walk (Nr) 06:4607:4608:4609:4610:4611:4612:4613:4614:4615:4616:4617:46
Gaitschaw Lane (Adj) 06:5307:5308:5309:5310:5311:5312:5313:5314:5315:5316:5317:53
Scott Monument (At) 07:0008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:0014:0015:0016:0017:0018:00
Murray Place (Nr) 07:0708:0709:0710:0711:0712:0713:0714:0715:0716:0717:0718:07

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.

Borders Buses' published fares on the 73: adult single £2.75 to £4.90, child single £1.40 to £2.45. The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Borders Buses sets the fares on the 73. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card. Who travels free →

Fares on the 73

Adult single £2.75 to £4.90 · Child single £1.40 to £2.45

Adult single fare table, stage to stage
£2.75 Kingsknowes
£3.10£2.75 Boleside
£4.90£4.05£2.75 Lindean
£4.90£4.90£4.05£2.75 Toll
£4.90£4.90£4.90£2.75£2.75 Selkirk
£4.90£4.90£4.90£2.75£2.75£2.75 Bannerfield

Read along the row of the stage you travel to, to the column below the stage you board at; the first stage is Galashiels.

Craig of Campbeltown Ltd's published fares on the Bus Open Data Service, in force from 4 October 2026. A fare stage is a group of neighbouring stops that are priced the same. Fares change — check with Borders Buses before you travel.

Tickets on the 73

Borders Buses publishes singles on this route for adults and children.

Adult Day Gala · Adult Day Gala+ · Adult Single · Child Single · Adult Border Day · Adult Borders Week

Ticket types come from Borders Buses' own fares data on the Bus Open Data Service, last updated 5 October 2026. Prices for singles and returns are under Fares above; for the others, check with Borders Buses.

Route map

All stops on route 73

73 towards Selkirk

All 22 stops
  1. Galashiels Transport Interchange (Stance 4) Galashiels
  2. Market Street Fountain (Opp) Galashiels
  3. St Peter's School (Opp) Galashiels
  4. Fire Station Galashiels (Adj) Galashiels
  5. Archies Walk (Nr) Kingsknowes
  6. Kingsknowes Drive (At) Kingsknowes
  7. A7 Boleside Hail & Ride (S-Bound) Boleside
  8. Lindean Bus Shelter (SW-Bound) Lindean
  9. Selkirk Riverside (Opp) Selkirk
  10. Selkirk Toll (Nr) Selkirk
  11. Raeburn Lane (o/s 3) Selkirk
  12. Ladyschaw Drive (Adj) Selkirk
  13. Gaitschaw Lane (Adj) Selkirk
  14. Thornfield Avenue (Opp) Selkirk
  15. Victoria Halls (Opp) Selkirk
  16. Co-op Selkirk (At) Selkirk
  17. Scott Monument (At) Selkirk
  18. Heatherlie Park Selkirk
  19. Philiphaugh Rugby Ground (Adj) Selkirk
  20. Philiphaugh School (Opp) Bannerfield
  21. Levenlea Lodge (At) Bannerfield
  22. Murray Place (Nr) Bannerfield

73 towards Galashiels

All 23 stops
  1. Murray Place (Nr) Bannerfield
  2. Montrose Place (Nr) Bannerfield
  3. Philiphaugh School (Nr) Bannerfield
  4. Ettrickhaugh Road (Opp) Selkirk
  5. Linglie Road (At) Selkirk
  6. Muthag Street (Adj) Selkirk
  7. Green Terrace (Opp) Selkirk
  8. Market Place Well (Opp) Selkirk
  9. The Hermitage (At) Selkirk
  10. Victoria Halls (At) Selkirk
  11. Anderson Road (Before) Selkirk
  12. Gaitschaw Lane (Opp) Selkirk
  13. Raeburn Lane (Opp 4) Selkirk
  14. Raeburn Place (At) Selkirk
  15. Selkirk Riverside (At) Selkirk
  16. Lindean Bus Shelter (NE-Bound) Lindean
  17. A7 Boleside Hail & Ride (N-Bound) Boleside
  18. Kingsknowes Drive (Opp) Kingsknowes
  19. Archies Walk (Opp) Kingsknowes
  20. Fire Station Galashiels (Opp) Galashiels
  21. St Peter's School (o/s) Galashiels
  22. Galashiels Health Centre (Opp) Galashiels
  23. Galashiels Transport Interchange (Stance 4) Galashiels

Towns & areas on this route

GalashielsSelkirkBannerfieldKingsknowesBolesideLindean

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 73 bus?

The first 73 departure on weekdays leaves at 06:40 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 73 bus?

The last 73 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 18:10. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 73 bus cost?

Borders Buses' published fares on the 73: adult single £2.75 to £4.90, child single £1.40 to £2.45. The England fare cap doesn't apply in Scotland — Borders Buses sets the fares on the 73. Under-22s, over-60s and eligible disabled passengers travel free with a National Entitlement Card.

Who runs the 73 bus?

The 73 is operated by Borders Buses.

Timetable data from Borders Buses via the DfT Bus Open Data Service (Scotland feed). Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.