The average bus between Fort William and Galashiels takes 6h 58m and the fastest bus takes 5h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Fort William 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 5 times a day between Fort William and Galashiels. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort William is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Galashiels at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at George Street and take an average of 6h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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5h 36m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Fort William 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 Fort William to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Fort William station and arriving at Galashiels station via George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
Fort William to Galashiels bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Fort William station.
Fort William to Galashiels bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Galashiels Transport Interchange station.
Book your Fort William to Galashiels bus tickets online with Ember and Borders Buses.
The distance between Fort William and Galashiels is 195.3 km. The road distance is 289 km.
You can take a bus from Fort William to Galashiels Transport Interchange via George Street and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 6h 14m.