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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ayr and Kelso takes 6h 57m and the fastest bus takes 5h 32m. 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.

6h 57m
Duration
145 mi
Distance
£46
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus via Edinburgh

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  1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus X77
  2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus bus 900
  3. Take the bus from Surgeons' Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X62 / ...
6h 10m
£34–57

Ayr to Kelso bus times

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 2:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 6h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses5h 32m • 4 changes

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses11h 32m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses12h 22m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 2m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 7m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 7m • 4 changes

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses5h 42m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses5h 37m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses5h 57m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses5h 52m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses5h 32m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 42m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 32m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 32m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses12h 22m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 2m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 7m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 7m • 4 changes

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses5h 42m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 2m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 7m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach West ScotlandScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses6h 7m • 4 changes

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    Scottish Citylink Coaches LtdScottish Citylink Coaches LtdLothianBorders BusesBorders Buses5h 42m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 145.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Kelso, Scotland?

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 10m.

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