The average bus between Galashiels and Kilmarnock takes 4h 10m and the fastest bus takes 3h 51m. There is a bus service every few hours from Galashiels to Kilmarnock. 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 every 2 hours between Galashiels and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 6:21 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 10:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh, Bus Station and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Galashiels to Kilmarnock? 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 Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Galashiels station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Galashiels to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Bridge Street station.
Galashiels to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Book your Galashiels to Kilmarnock bus tickets online with Borders Buses, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd and 3 other operators.
The distance between Galashiels and Kilmarnock is 106 km. The road distance is 164 km.
You can take a bus from Bridge Street to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 55m.