The average bus between Galashiels and Nairn takes 7h 57m and the fastest bus takes 6h 33m. The bus service runs several times per day from Galashiels to Nairn. 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 Nairn. 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 Nairn at 12:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh, Bus Station and take an average of 7h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 57m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Galashiels to Nairn? 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 Nairn. However, there are services departing from Bridge Street station and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
Galashiels to Nairn bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Bridge Street station.
Galashiels to Nairn bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
The distance between Galashiels and Nairn is 228.3 km. The road distance is 309 km.
You can take a bus from Bridge Street to Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 5 in around 6h 41m.