The average bus between Dumbarton and Kelso takes 6h 36m and the fastest bus takes 5h 6m. 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 7:41 PM which arrives into Kelso at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 50m • 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 Dumbarton station and arriving at Kelso station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
Dumbarton to Kelso bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Dumbarton to Kelso bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Galashiels Transport Interchange station.
The distance between Dumbarton and Kelso is 139.1 km. The road distance is 201 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 48m.