The average bus between Inverness and Galashiels takes 6h 51m and the fastest bus takes 5h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Inverness to Galashiels. 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 Inverness and Galashiels. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Galashiels at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Galashiels station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
Inverness to Galashiels bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.
Inverness to Galashiels bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Market Street Fountain station.
Book your Inverness to Galashiels bus tickets online with Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, Borders Buses and Park's of Hamilton.
The distance between Inverness and Galashiels is 224.6 km. The road distance is 316 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Market Street Fountain via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 6h 13m.