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Cairnryan to Kelso buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cairnryan and Kelso takes 10h 50m and the fastest bus takes 7h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan 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.

10h 50m
Duration
191 mi
Distance
£31
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Cairnryan to Kelso bus times

Buses run twice daily between Cairnryan and Kelso. The earliest departure is at 2:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cairnryan is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Kelso at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 10h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    TranslinkScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders BusesBorders Buses7h 2m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkFlixBusBorders BusesBorders Buses12h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    TranslinkScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders BusesBorders Buses7h 2m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkFlixBusBorders BusesBorders Buses12h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    TranslinkFlixBusBorders BusesBorders Buses7h 2m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkFlixBusBorders BusesBorders Buses13h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    TranslinkFlixBusBorders BusesBorders Buses17h 2m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders BusesBorders Buses16h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    TranslinkScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders BusesBorders Buses7h 2m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TranslinkFlixBusBorders BusesBorders Buses12h 47m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    TranslinkScottish Citylink Coaches LtdBorders BusesBorders Buses7h 2m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cairnryan 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: 190.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 7h 19m.

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