The average bus between Hamilton and Kelso takes 5h 54m and the fastest bus takes 4h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hamilton 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 Hamilton and Kelso. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 7:02 PM which arrives into Kelso at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Hamilton 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 Hamilton to Kelso. However, there are services departing from Hamilton station and arriving at Kelso station via Edinburgh, Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
Hamilton to Kelso bus services, operated by JMB Travel, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Hamilton to Kelso bus services, operated by JMB Travel, arrive at Galashiels Transport Interchange station.
The distance between Hamilton and Kelso is 102 km. The road distance is 200 km.
You can take a bus from Burnside Lane to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Buchanan Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 5h 38m.