The average bus between Irvine and Galashiels takes 5h 26m and the fastest bus takes 4h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Irvine 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 2 hours between Irvine and Galashiels. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Galashiels at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Kilmarnock Bus Station and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 55m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Irvine to Galashiels? 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 Irvine to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at Galashiels station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Irvine to Galashiels bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Irvine to Galashiels bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Market Street Fountain station.
The distance between Irvine and Galashiels is 116 km. The road distance is 180 km.
You can take a bus from Mill Road to Market Street Fountain via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 4h 58m.