The average bus between Dumfries and Galashiels takes 7h 13m and the fastest bus takes 4h. The bus service runs several times per day from Dumfries 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 4 times a day between Dumfries and Galashiels. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 4:30 PM which arrives into Galashiels at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at John Street and take an average of 7h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dumfries 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 Dumfries to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Galashiels station via John Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
Dumfries to Galashiels bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from Court station.
Dumfries to Galashiels bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Galashiels Transport Interchange station.
The distance between Dumfries and Galashiels is 79.3 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a bus from Court to Galashiels Transport Interchange via John Street, Lambs Pend, and Town Centre in around 4h 38m.