The average bus between Galashiels and Ratho takes 2h 45m and the fastest bus takes 2h 18m. 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 4:21 PM which arrives into Ratho at 7:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh, Bus Station and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Galashiels to Ratho. However, there are services departing from Galashiels station and arriving at Ratho station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
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 Craigpark Avenue station.
The distance between Galashiels and Ratho is 49.5 km. The road distance is 69 km.
You can take a bus from Bridge Street to Craigpark Avenue via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Princes Street in around 2h 49m.