Ayr to Kelso Buses

Trip Overview

The average bus between Ayr and Kelso takes 6h 59m 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 59m
Duration: 145 mi
Distance: £46
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus via Edinburgh

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Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77
Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
Take the bus from Surgeons' Hall to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus 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 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 6h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

10:30 AM → 4:02 PM
5h 32m • 4 changes
11:30 AM → 5:02 PM
5h 32m • 4 changes
12:30 PM → 6:02 PM
5h 32m • 4 changes
1:30 PM → 7:02 PM
5h 32m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:02 PM
6h 2m • 4 changes
6:55 AM → 1:02 PM
6h 7m • 4 changes
7:55 AM → 2:02 PM
6h 7m • 4 changes
9:20 AM → 3:02 PM
5h 42m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:25 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 37m • 4 changes
7:05 AM → 1:02 PM
5h 57m • 4 changes
8:10 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 52m • 4 changes
9:30 AM → 3:02 PM
5h 32m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:20 AM → 4:02 PM
6h 42m • 4 changes
11:30 AM → 6:02 PM
6h 32m • 4 changes
1:30 PM → 8:02 PM
6h 32m • 4 changes
6:40 PM → 7:02 AM
Arrives next day
12h 22m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:02 PM
6h 2m • 4 changes
6:55 AM → 1:02 PM
6h 7m • 4 changes
7:55 AM → 2:02 PM
6h 7m • 4 changes
9:20 AM → 3:02 PM
5h 42m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:02 PM
6h 2m • 4 changes
6:55 AM → 1:02 PM
6h 7m • 4 changes
7:55 AM → 2:02 PM
6h 7m • 4 changes
9:20 AM → 3:02 PM
5h 42m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:00 AM → 12:02 PM
6h 2m • 4 changes
6:55 AM → 1:02 PM
6h 7m • 4 changes
7:55 AM → 2:02 PM
6h 7m • 4 changes
9:20 AM → 3:02 PM
5h 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.

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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