The average bus between Cairnryan and Galashiels takes 6h 8m and the fastest bus takes 5h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan to Galashiels. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Cairnryan and Galashiels. The earliest departure is at 10:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cairnryan is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Galashiels at 12:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 6h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cairnryan to Galashiels? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan station and arriving at Galashiels station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
Cairnryan to Galashiels bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Galashiels bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Galashiels Transport Interchange station.
The distance between Cairnryan and Galashiels is 157.5 km. The road distance is 274 km.
You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Galashiels Transport Interchange via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 6h 7m.