The average bus between Kilmarnock and Galashiels takes 4h 44m and the fastest bus takes 3h 53m. There is a bus service every few hours from Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock and Galashiels. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Galashiels at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Galashiels station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Kilmarnock to Galashiels bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Galashiels bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Market Street Fountain station.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Galashiels is 106 km. The road distance is 168 km.
You can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Market Street Fountain via Buchanan Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 4h 22m.