The average bus between Galashiels and Ratho takes 2h 48m and the fastest bus takes 2h 19m. 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 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galashiels is at 4:20 PM which arrives into Ratho at 7:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh, Bus Station and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 49m • 1 changeWant 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 Transport Interchange station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Galashiels to Ratho bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Galashiels Transport Interchange station.
Galashiels to Ratho bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
The distance between Galashiels and Ratho is 49.5 km. The road distance is 63 km.
Borders Buses operates a bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £10–14 and the journey takes 2h 8m.