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East Kilbride to Galashiels buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between East Kilbride and Galashiels takes 5h 36m and the fastest bus takes 4h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from East Kilbride 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.

5h 36m
Duration
86 mi
Distance
£27
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Maxim Business Park to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 900
  2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Market Street Fountainbus bus X95
4h 55m
£22–36

East Kilbride to Galashiels bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between East Kilbride and Galashiels. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East Kilbride is at 6:09 PM which arrives into Galashiels at 12:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Motherwell station and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders Buses15h 53m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders Buses5h • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders Buses4h 50m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders Buses4h 51m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders Buses4h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders Buses5h • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders Buses4h 50m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders Buses4h 51m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders Buses4h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders Buses4h 36m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders Buses4h 56m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders Buses4h 54m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders Buses4h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders Buses5h • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders Buses4h 50m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders Buses4h 51m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders Buses4h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders Buses5h • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders Buses4h 50m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders Buses4h 51m • 3 changes

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    First Greater GlasgowFirst Greater GlasgowScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders Buses4h 50m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from East Kilbride 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.

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  • Distance: 85.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between East Kilbride, Scotland and Galashiels, Scotland?

You can take a bus from St Brides Church to Market Street Fountain via Motherwell station, Maxim Business Park, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 4h 55m.

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