The average bus between Cairnryan and Kelso takes 9h 14m and the fastest bus takes 6h 41m. 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.
Buses run 3 times a day between Cairnryan and Kelso. The earliest departure is at 10:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cairnryan is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Kelso at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Buchanan and take an average of 9h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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12h 41m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Kelso. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan station and arriving at Kelso station via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
Cairnryan to Kelso bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.
Cairnryan to Kelso bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Galashiels Transport Interchange station.
The distance between Cairnryan and Kelso is 178.2 km. The road distance is 307 km.
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 56m.