The average bus between Galashiels and Keswick takes 6h 28m and the fastest bus takes 3h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Galashiels to Keswick. 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 Galashiels and Keswick. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 4:22 PM which arrives into Keswick at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Halston Hotel and take an average of 6h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 16m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Galashiels to Keswick? 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 Galashiels to Keswick. However, there are services departing from Galashiels Transport Interchange station and arriving at Keswick Park Hotel station via Halston Hotel station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
Galashiels to Keswick bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Galashiels Transport Interchange station.
Galashiels to Keswick bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Keswick Park Hotel station.
The distance between Galashiels and Keswick is 114.9 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Keswick Park Hotel via Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 3h 34m.