The average bus between Manchester and Galashiels takes 7h 27m and the fastest bus takes 5h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester 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 twice daily between Manchester and Galashiels. The earliest departure is at 1:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 3:40 PM which arrives into Galashiels at 8:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Galashiels Transport Interchange station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
Manchester to Galashiels bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Galashiels bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Galashiels Transport Interchange station.
The distance between Manchester and Galashiels is 240.3 km. The road distance is 287 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Galashiels Transport Interchange via Bus Station and Club Britannia in around 5h 43m.