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Trip Overview

The average bus between Galashiels and Manchester takes 8h 35m and the fastest bus takes 5h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Galashiels to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 35m
Duration
179 mi
Distance
£37
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Galashiels to Manchester bus times

Buses run twice daily between Galashiels and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 7:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 4:22 PM which arrives into Manchester at 4:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Halston Hotel and take an average of 8h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Borders BusesNational Express5h 28m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Borders BusesNational Express11h 43m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Borders BusesNational Express5h 28m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Borders BusesNational Express11h 43m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Borders BusesNational Express5h 28m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Borders BusesNational Express11h 43m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Borders BusesNational Express5h 28m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Borders BusesNational Express11h 43m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Borders BusesNational Express5h 28m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Borders BusesNational Express11h 43m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Borders BusesNational Express5h 28m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Borders BusesNational Express11h 43m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Galashiels to Manchester? 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.

Map of how to get from Galashiels to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 178.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Galashiels, Scotland and Manchester, England?

You can take a bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Station via Halston Hotel and Bus Station in around 5h 39m.

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