The average bus between Dalkeith and Kelso takes 2h 43m and the fastest bus takes 2h. The bus service runs several times per day from Dalkeith 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 Dalkeith and Kelso. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dalkeith is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Kelso at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Dalkeith to Kelso. However, there are services departing from Dalkeith station and arriving at Kelso station via Galashiels Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Dalkeith to Kelso bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Newbattle Cemetery station.
Dalkeith to Kelso bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Horsemarket Bus Shelter station.
The distance between Dalkeith and Kelso is 51.7 km. The road distance is 75 km.
You can take a bus from Newbattle Cemetery to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 2h 12m.