The average bus between Galashiels and Ratho takes 3h 17m and the fastest bus takes 2h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Galashiels to Ratho. 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 Ratho. 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 Ratho at 10:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Surgeons' Hall and take an average of 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Galashiels to Ratho? 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 Ratho. However, there are services departing from Galashiels station and arriving at Ratho station via Surgeons' Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Galashiels to Ratho bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Bridge Street station.
Galashiels to Ratho bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Gyle Centre station.
The distance between Galashiels and Ratho is 49.5 km. The road distance is 73 km.
You can take a bus from Bridge Street to Craigpark Avenue via Surgeons' Hall, Chapel Street, and Gyle Centre in around 2h 58m.