The average bus between Galashiels and Motherwell takes 4h 48m and the fastest bus takes 3h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Galashiels to Motherwell. 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 3 hours between Galashiels and Motherwell. 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 Motherwell at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh, Bus Station and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 24m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Galashiels to Motherwell? 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 Motherwell. However, there are services departing from Galashiels station and arriving at Motherwell station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Galashiels to Motherwell bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Bridge Street station.
Galashiels to Motherwell bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Maxim Business Park station.
Book your Galashiels to Motherwell bus tickets online with Borders Buses, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd and First Greater Glasgow.
The distance between Galashiels and Motherwell is 76.7 km. The road distance is 120 km.
You can take a bus from Bridge Street to Pollock Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Maxim Business Park in around 3h 40m.