The average bus between Ayr and Kelso takes 6h 50m and the fastest bus takes 5h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ayr to Kelso. 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 Ayr and Kelso. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Kelso at 10:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Kelso? 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 Ayr to Kelso. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Kelso station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
Ayr to Kelso bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Kelso bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Galashiels Transport Interchange station.
The distance between Ayr and Kelso is 139.3 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Buchanan Bus Station, Shandwick Place, Surgeons' Hall, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 6h 14m.