The average bus between Carlisle and Kelso takes 4h 56m and the fastest bus takes 3h 16m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlisle 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 5 times a day between Carlisle and Kelso. The earliest departure is at 8:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 6:39 PM which arrives into Kelso at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Kelso. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Kelso station via Galashiels Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
Carlisle to Kelso bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Market Hall station.
Carlisle to Kelso bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Horsemarket Bus Shelter station.
The distance between Carlisle and Kelso is 84.5 km. The road distance is 131 km.
You can take a bus from Market Hall to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 3h 54m.