The average bus between Dumbarton and Kelso takes 6h 47m and the fastest bus takes 5h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dumbarton 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 3 hours between Dumbarton and Kelso. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumbarton is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Kelso at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 6h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 37m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Dumbarton 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 Dumbarton to Kelso. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Galashiels Transport Interchange station via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
Dumbarton to Kelso bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Dumbarton to Kelso bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Galashiels Transport Interchange station.
The distance between Dumbarton and Kelso is 139.1 km. The road distance is 164 km.
You can take a bus from Barloan Toll to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Buchanan Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 5h 45m.