The average bus between Motherwell and Galashiels takes 4h 54m and the fastest bus takes 3h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Motherwell 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 4 hours between Motherwell and Galashiels. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Motherwell is at 6:54 PM which arrives into Galashiels at 12:16 PM. All services require a transfer at Maxim Business Park and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Motherwell 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 Motherwell to Galashiels. However, there are services departing from Motherwell station and arriving at Galashiels station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Motherwell to Galashiels bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Maxim Business Park station.
Motherwell to Galashiels bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Market Street Fountain station.
The distance between Motherwell and Galashiels is 76.7 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a bus from Hamilton Road to Market Street Fountain via Maxim Business Park and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 3h 55m.