The average bus between Cumnock and Kelso takes 7h 48m and the fastest bus takes 6h 11m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cumnock 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 every 2 hours between Cumnock and Kelso. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cumnock is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Kelso at 10:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Kilmarnock Bus Station and take an average of 7h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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6h 41m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Cumnock 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 Cumnock to Kelso. However, there are services departing from Cumnock station and arriving at Kelso station via Kilmarnock Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
Cumnock to Kelso bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Cumnock Bus Station.
Cumnock to Kelso bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Horsemarket Bus Shelter station.
The distance between Cumnock and Kelso is 116.4 km. The road distance is 239 km.
You can take a bus from Cumnock Bus Station to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Kilmarnock Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Shandwick Place, Surgeons' Hall, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 6h 47m.