The average bus between Galashiels and Lanark takes 2h 53m and the fastest bus takes 2h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Galashiels to Lanark. 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 3 times a day between Galashiels and Lanark. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 4:36 PM which arrives into Lanark at 7:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Eastgate Post Office and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Galashiels to Lanark. However, there are services departing from Galashiels station and arriving at Lanark station via Eastgate Post Office. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Galashiels to Lanark bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Bank Street Gardens station.
Galashiels to Lanark bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Galashiels to Lanark bus tickets online with Borders Buses, Scottish Borders Council and Stuarts Coaches UK.
The distance between Galashiels and Lanark is 61.3 km. The road distance is 84 km.
You can take a bus from Bank Street Gardens to Bus Station via Eastgate Post Office and John Street in around 3h 21m.